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Exam: IELTS

well

IPA: /wɛl/

KK: /wɛl/

adjective

Definition: In a good or satisfactory condition; healthy or fortunate.

Example: After a long recovery, she felt well enough to return to work.

adverb

Definition: In a good or satisfactory way; to a high standard or degree.

Example: She sings well and always impresses the audience.

noun

Definition: A deep hole or shaft in the ground used to get water, oil, or other liquids.

Example: The farmer dug a well to provide water for his crops.

transitive verb

Definition: To pour out or cause to flow, especially in a steady stream.

Example: The water began to well from the ground after the heavy rain.

wellness

IPA: /ˈwɛl.nəs/

KK: /ˈwɛlnəs/

noun

Definition: The state of being healthy in both body and mind, often achieved through good habits like eating well and exercising.

Example: Many people focus on wellness to improve their overall quality of life.

weltschmerz

IPA: /ˈvɛltʃmɛrts/

KK: /ˈvɛltʃmɛrts/

noun

Definition: A feeling of sadness or weariness about the state of the world, often due to a sense of disillusionment or disappointment with life.

Example: After reading the news, she felt a deep sense of weltschmerz about the state of the world.

westernisation

IPA: /ˈwɛstərnaɪˈzeɪʃən/

KK: /ˈwɛstərnaɪˌzeɪʃən/

noun

Definition: The process of adopting or adapting to the customs and practices of Western culture.

Example: The westernisation of the country has led to significant changes in its traditions and lifestyle.

westernise

IPA: /ˈwɛstərnaɪz/

KK: /ˈwɛstərnaɪz/

verb

Definition: To make something more like Western culture or to adopt Western customs and practices.

Example: The country began to westernise its education system to align with global standards.

westernization

IPA: /ˌwɛstərnaɪˈzeɪʃən/

KK: /ˈwɛstərnaɪˌzeɪʃən/

noun

Definition: The process by which a society adopts the customs, practices, and values of Western culture.

Example: The westernization of the country has led to significant changes in its traditions and lifestyle.

westernize

IPA: //ˈwɛstərnaɪz//

KK: /ˈwɛstərnaɪz/

transitive verb

Definition: To change something to be more like the culture and customs of Western countries.

Example: The government aimed to westernize the education system to improve its global competitiveness.

wet

IPA: /wɛt/

KK: /wɛt/

adjective

Definition: Having moisture or being covered with liquid, especially water.

Example: The ground is wet after the rain.

intransitive verb

Definition: To become covered with water or another liquid.

Example: The dog got wet after playing in the rain.

noun

Definition: A state or condition of being moist or having liquid on a surface, often associated with rain or other forms of precipitation.

Example: The wet from the rain soaked through my clothes.

transitive verb

Definition: To make something wet or damp, usually by adding water or another liquid.

Example: She decided to wet the sponge before cleaning the table.

wettability

IPA: /ˈwɛtəˌbɪlɪti/

KK: /ˈwɛtəˌbɪlɪti/

noun

Definition: The ability of a surface to allow a liquid to spread over it instead of forming droplets.

Example: The wettability of the material affects how well the paint adheres to the surface.

wheeze

IPA: /wiːz/

KK: /wiːz/

intransitive verb

Definition: To breathe in a way that makes a high-pitched, whistling sound, often because of difficulty in breathing.

Example: After running up the hill, I started to wheeze and needed to catch my breath.

noun

Definition: A sound made when breathing that is often high-pitched and occurs when the airways are narrowed or blocked.

Example: The doctor said the wheeze in his breathing was a sign of asthma.

transitive verb

Definition: To make a hoarse, whistling sound while breathing, often due to difficulty in breathing.

Example: He began to wheeze after running up the hill.

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