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Exam: IELTS

work

IPA: /wɜːrk/

KK: /wɜrk/

adjective

Definition: Relating to tasks or activities that require effort or labor.

Example: She wore her work clothes to the office every day.

intransitive verb

Definition: To be engaged in a job or activity that requires effort or skill.

Example: She works at a local bakery every weekend.

noun

Definition: A job or employment that someone does to earn money or achieve a goal.

Example: She is looking for work in the marketing field.

transitive verb

Definition: To perform tasks or activities to achieve a result, often involving effort or skill.

Example: She works hard every day to meet her goals.

workable

IPA: /ˈwɜːrkəbl/

KK: /ˈwɜrkəbl/

adjective

Definition: Able to be used or put into action successfully; practical and possible to implement.

Example: The team developed a workable solution to the problem.

workableness

IPA: /ˈwɜːrkəblnəs/

KK: /ˈwɜrkəblnəs/

noun

Definition: The quality or condition of being able to be used or operated effectively.

Example: The workableness of the new software made it easy for everyone to adapt to it quickly.

workably

IPA: /ˈwɜːrkəbli/

KK: /ˈwɜrkəblɪ/

adverb

Definition: In a way that is practical or effective for use.

Example: The plan was designed to be workably implemented in the project.

workaday

IPA: /ˈwɜːrkədeɪ/

KK: /ˈwɜrkəˌdeɪ/

adjective

Definition: Relating to ordinary, everyday activities or things; not special or exciting.

Example: She prefers workaday tasks that keep her grounded rather than glamorous projects.

workaholism

IPA: /ˌwɜːrkəˈhɒlɪzəm/

KK: /wɜrkəˈhɑlɪzəm/

noun

Definition: The condition of being addicted to working too much, often at the expense of personal life and health.

Example: His workaholism made it difficult for him to spend time with his family.

workbook

IPA: /ˈwɜːrkˌbʊk/

KK: /ˈwɜrkˌbʊk/

noun

Definition: A book used for recording work or exercises, often containing problems for students to solve directly on its pages.

Example: The teacher handed out a workbook for the students to complete their math exercises.

worked

IPA: /wɜrkt/

KK: /wɜrkt/

adjective

Definition: Having undergone a process of development or treatment, often resulting in a finished product or state.

Example: The worked metal was strong enough to withstand heavy pressure.

verb

Definition: To have performed a task or job in the past.

Example: She worked late last night to finish the project.

worker

IPA: /ˈwɜːrkər/

KK: /ˈwɜrkər/

noun

Definition: A person who does a job or task, especially one that involves physical or manual work.

Example: The factory hired many new workers to meet the increased demand for products.

workfare

IPA: //ˈwɜːrkfɛər//

KK: /ˈwɜrkˌfɛr/

noun

Definition: A type of assistance program where people must work, often in community jobs, to receive financial help.

Example: The government introduced a workfare program to encourage job skills among welfare recipients.

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