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Exam: IELTS

wiseness

IPA: /ˈwaɪz.nəs/

KK: /ˈwaɪz.nəs/

noun

Definition: The quality or state of having good judgment and knowledge; the ability to make wise decisions.

Example: Her wiseness helped the team navigate through difficult challenges.

wiser

IPA: /ˈwaɪzər/

KK: /ˈwaɪzər/

adjective

Definition: Having more knowledge or experience than someone else; being more sensible or judicious.

Example: With age, she became wiser and made better decisions.

wisest

IPA: /ˈwaɪzɪst/

KK: /ˈwaɪzɪst/

adjective

Definition: Having the most knowledge, experience, or good judgment; the best at making wise decisions.

Example: Among all the candidates, she was considered the wisest choice for the position.

wish

IPA: /wɪʃ/

KK: /wɪʃ/

intransitive verb

Definition: To express a desire for something that is not currently the case or to hope for something to happen.

Example: I wish I could travel to Paris this summer.

noun

Definition: A strong desire or hope for something to happen.

Example: She made a wish for good health and happiness.

transitive verb

Definition: To want something to happen or to express a desire for something.

Example: I wish you a happy birthday.

wishful

IPA: /ˈwɪʃfəl/

KK: /ˈwɪʃfəl/

adjective

Definition: Describing a feeling or thought that something good will happen, even if it may not be realistic.

Example: Her wishful thinking led her to believe she would win the lottery.

wishfully

IPA: /ˈwɪʃfəli/

KK: /ˈwɪʃfəli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that expresses a desire for something that is unlikely to happen.

Example: She looked wishfully at the beautiful house, dreaming of one day living there.

wistful

IPA: /ˈwɪstfəl/

KK: /ˈwɪstfəl/

adjective

Definition: Feeling a deep, sad longing for something that is lost or unattainable.

Example: She looked out the window with a wistful expression, remembering her childhood days.

wistfully

IPA: /ˈwɪstfəli/

KK: /ˈwɪstfəli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that shows a feeling of sadness or longing for something that is lost or unattainable.

Example: She looked wistfully at the old photographs, remembering the happy times they represented.

wistfulness

IPA: /ˈwɪstfəl.nəs/

KK: /ˈwɪstfəl/

noun

Definition: A feeling of sadness or longing for something that is lost or unattainable.

Example: She looked out the window with a sense of wistfulness, remembering her childhood days.

wit

IPA: /wɪt/

KK: /wɪt/

intransitive verb

Definition: To have a quick and clever way of thinking or expressing ideas, often in a humorous manner.

Example: She always knows how to wit her way through difficult conversations.

noun

Definition: The ability to think quickly and make clever remarks, often in a humorous way.

Example: Her wit made the conversation lively and enjoyable.

transitive verb

Definition: To be aware of something or to learn about it.

Example: She began to wit the importance of studying regularly.

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