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Exam: IELTS

bossiness

IPA: /ˈbɔːsɪnəs/

KK: /ˈbɔsɪnəs/

noun

Definition: The quality of being overly controlling or domineering in a way that tells others what to do.

Example: Her bossiness made it difficult for the team to work together effectively.

botanical

IPA: /bəˈtænɪkəl/

KK: /bətˈænɪkəl/

adjective

Definition: This word describes something that is connected to plants or the study of plants.

Example: The botanical garden is home to many rare species of flowers.

noun

Definition: A substance or preparation made from plants, often used for medicinal or cosmetic purposes.

Example: The herbalist recommended a botanical for my skin condition.

botanist

IPA: /ˈbɒtənɪst/

KK: /ˈbɑːtənɪst/

noun

Definition: A person who studies plants and their growth, classification, and uses.

Example: The botanist discovered a new species of flower in the rainforest.

botch

IPA: /bɒtʃ/

KK: /bɑtʃ/

noun

Definition: A poor or clumsy piece of work that is often ruined or defective.

Example: The repair was such a botch that it made the problem worse.

transitive verb

Definition: To do something badly or carelessly, often resulting in mistakes or problems.

Example: He botched the job by forgetting important details.

botched

IPA: /bɑtʃt/

KK: /bɑtʃt/

adjective

Definition: Made or done in a careless or incompetent way, resulting in poor quality or failure.

Example: The repairs were botched, leaving the house in worse condition than before.

verb

Definition: To do something badly or in a careless way, resulting in a failure or mistake.

Example: He botched the job by not following the instructions properly.

bother

IPA: /ˈbɒðə/

KK: /ˈbɑːðər/

interjection

Definition: This word is used to show that you are annoyed or slightly irritated about something.

Example: Bother! I forgot my keys again!

intransitive verb

Definition: To make an effort to do something, often when it is not necessary or when it causes some trouble.

Example: I didn't want to bother you with my problems.

noun

Definition: A situation or thing that causes annoyance or worry.

Example: The constant noise from the construction site was a real bother to the residents.

transitive verb

Definition: To cause someone to feel troubled, annoyed, or worried, often by making small disturbances or interruptions.

Example: Please don't bother me while I'm studying for my exam.

bothered

IPA: /ˈbɒðəd/

KK: /ˈbɑːðərd/

adjective

Definition: Feeling upset or troubled by something.

Example: She seemed bothered by the loud noise outside.

verb

Definition: To feel troubled or worried about something.

Example: She was bothered by the loud noise outside her window.

bothersome

IPA: /ˈbɒðərsəm/

KK: /ˈbɑðərsəm/

adjective

Definition: Causing trouble or annoyance to someone.

Example: The constant noise from the construction site was quite bothersome.

botnet

IPA: /ˈbɒt.nɛt/

KK: /ˈbɑtˌnɛt/

noun

Definition: A group of computers that have been infected with malicious software and are controlled by a hacker to perform tasks like sending spam or launching attacks.

Example: The hacker used a botnet to overwhelm the website with traffic.

bottle

IPA: /ˈbɒt.əl/

KK: /ˈbɑtəl/

noun

Definition: A container, usually made of glass or plastic, that has a narrow neck and is used to hold liquids.

Example: She poured the juice into a bottle for the picnic.

transitive verb

Definition: To put a liquid into a container with a narrow neck, usually made of glass or plastic, for storage or transport.

Example: She decided to bottle the homemade lemonade for the picnic.

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