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Exam: IELTS

boomlet

IPA: /ˈbuːmlɛt/

KK: /ˈbumˌlɛt/

noun

Definition: A small and sudden increase in activity, especially in business, politics, or population growth.

Example: The city experienced a boomlet in the tech industry, attracting many new startups.

boon

IPA: /bun/

KK: /bun/

adjective

Definition: A word that describes something that is helpful or beneficial, often bringing joy or good fortune.

Example: Having a supportive friend during tough times is a real boon.

noun

Definition: A helpful or beneficial thing that is given or received, often in response to a request.

Example: The new park was a great boon to the community, providing a place for families to gather and play.

boorish

IPA: /ˈbʊrɪʃ/

KK: /ˈbʊrɪʃ/

adjective

Definition: Describing someone who is rude, insensitive, or clumsy in their behavior.

Example: His boorish manners made everyone uncomfortable at the dinner party.

boorishly

IPA: /ˈbʊə.ɹɪʃ.li/

KK: /ˈbʊrɪʃli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that is rude, insensitive, or lacking in social manners.

Example: He spoke boorishly at the dinner party, making everyone uncomfortable.

boorishness

IPA: /ˈbʊərɪʃnəs/

KK: /ˈbʊrɪʃnəs/

noun

Definition: The quality of being rude, insensitive, or ill-mannered.

Example: His boorishness at the dinner party made everyone uncomfortable.

boost

IPA: /buːst/

KK: /bust/

intransitive verb

Definition: To increase or improve something, often in a significant way.

Example: The new advertising campaign helped to boost sales for the company.

noun

Definition: An increase or improvement in something, often providing support or encouragement.

Example: The new advertising campaign gave a significant boost to sales.

transitive verb

Definition: To increase or raise something, often to help it improve or succeed.

Example: The new advertising campaign is designed to boost sales this quarter.

booster

IPA: /ˈbuːstər/

KK: /ˈbustɚ/

noun

Definition: A person or thing that increases or improves something, such as a shot that enhances immunity or a device that amplifies power.

Example: The school organized a fundraiser to hire a booster for the sports team.

boosterism

IPA: /ˈbuːstərɪzəm/

KK: /ˈbuːstərɪzəm/

noun

Definition: The enthusiastic support and promotion of a person, organization, or community, often to encourage growth or improvement.

Example: The city's boosterism helped attract new businesses and tourists.

boot

IPA: /bʊt/

KK: /but/

intransitive verb

Definition: To be useful or beneficial in a situation.

Example: The new software will boot for the team during the project.

noun

Definition: A type of footwear that covers the foot and often extends up the leg, typically made of leather or rubber.

Example: She wore her new boots to the hiking trip.

transitive verb

Definition: To start a computer by loading its operating system from a disk, or to kick something, or to discharge someone from a position.

Example: He had to boot the computer before he could start working.

bootable

IPA: /ˈbuːtəbl/

KK: /ˈbuːtəbl/

adjective

Definition: Referring to a device or medium that can start a computer's operating system.

Example: You need a bootable USB drive to install the new software on your computer.

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