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Exam: IELTS

achiever

IPA: /əˈtʃiːvər/

KK: /əˈtʃivər/

noun

Definition: A person who successfully reaches their goals or accomplishments, often recognized for their success.

Example: She is an achiever who has won several awards for her contributions to science.

achieving

IPA: /əˈtʃiːvɪŋ/

KK: /əˈtʃivɪŋ/

noun

Definition: The act of successfully reaching a goal or completing a task, often after a lot of effort or hard work.

Example: Achieving your goals requires dedication and hard work.

verb

Definition: To successfully reach a desired goal or result through effort or skill.

Example: She is achieving her goals through hard work and determination.

aching

IPA: /ˈeɪ.kɪŋ/

KK: /ˈeɪkɪŋ/

adjective

Definition: Causing a dull pain or discomfort, often associated with a strong feeling of sadness or longing.

Example: After the long hike, I felt an aching pain in my legs.

achingly

IPA: /ˈeɪkɪŋli/

KK: /ˈeɪkɪŋli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that expresses deep emotional pain or longing.

Example: She looked at him achingly, her eyes filled with longing.

achlorhydria

IPA: /ˌeɪ.kloʊrˈhaɪ.dri.ə/

KK: /əˌklɔːrˈhaɪdriə/

noun

Definition: This term refers to a condition where there is no hydrochloric acid present in the stomach's digestive juices.

Example: The patient was diagnosed with achlorhydria after tests showed no hydrochloric acid in his gastric secretions.

achlorhydric

IPA: /ˌeɪ.kloʊrˈhaɪ.drɪk/

KK: /əˈklɔːrhaɪdrɪk/

adjective

Definition: This word describes a condition where there is no hydrochloric acid present, which is important for digestion in the stomach.

Example: The patient was diagnosed as achlorhydric, indicating a deficiency of stomach acid.

achondrite

IPA: /əˈkɒndraɪt/

KK: /əˈkɒndraɪt/

noun

Definition: A type of meteorite that is made of stone and does not have small, round particles called chondrules.

Example: The achondrite fell to Earth, providing valuable information about the early solar system.

achondroplasia

IPA: /ˌeɪ.kənˈdroʊ.pleɪ.ʒə/

KK: /əˌkɒn.drəˈpleɪ.ʒə/

noun

Definition: A genetic condition that affects the growth of bones, leading to shorter limbs and a normal-sized torso, often resulting in dwarfism.

Example: Achondroplasia is the most common form of dwarfism, affecting both physical appearance and growth.

achondroplastic

IPA: /ˌeɪ.kənˈdrɒ.plæst.ɪk/

KK: /əˌkɒn.drəˈplæs.tɪk/

adjective

Definition: Relating to a specific type of genetic condition that affects bone growth, leading to shorter stature and other physical characteristics.

Example: The achondroplastic condition affects bone growth, leading to dwarfism.

achromatic

IPA: /əˈkrəʊˌmætɪk/

KK: /əˈkrōˌmatik/

adjective

Definition: This word describes something that lacks color or hue, often referring to shades like black, white, or gray. It can also relate to things that do not show any color separation, such as certain types of light or musical tones.

Example: The artist chose an achromatic palette for the painting to emphasize the shapes rather than the colors.

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