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Exam: IELTS

acquaint

IPA: /əˈkwɛɪnt/

KK: /əˈkwānt/

transitive verb

Definition: To help someone learn about or become familiar with something or someone.

Example: I would like to acquaint you with the new policies at our company.

acquainted

IPA: /əˈkwɛɪntɪd/

KK: /əˈkwāntəd/

adjective

Definition: Having knowledge of or being familiar with someone or something.

Example: I am well acquainted with the rules of the game.

acquiesce

IPA: /ˈakwēˌes/

KK: /ˈækwēˌes/

intransitive verb

Definition: To agree to something or accept it without arguing or expressing strong feelings about it.

Example: After much debate, she decided to acquiesce to their demands.

acquiescence

IPA: /ˌækwɪˈɛsəns/

KK: /ˌækwēˈes(ə)ns/

noun

Definition: This word refers to the act of accepting or agreeing to something quietly or without objection, often without expressing any strong feelings about it.

Example: Her acquiescence to the proposal surprised everyone in the meeting.

acquiescent

IPA: /ˌækwɪˈɛsənt/

KK: /ˌækwɪˈɛsənt/

adjective

Definition: This word describes someone who is willing to accept or agree to something without protest or resistance. It often implies a sense of passiveness or compliance.

Example: She was acquiescent in the face of her parents' demands, agreeing to their plans without protest.

acquiescently

IPA: /ˌækwɪˈɛsəntli/

KK: /ˌækwɪˈɛsəntli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that shows willingness to accept or agree to something without protest.

Example: She acquiescently accepted the terms of the contract, even though she had reservations.

acquirable

IPA: /əˈkwaɪərəbl/

KK: /əˈkwaɪrəbəl/

adjective

Definition: Able to be obtained or gained.

Example: The skills learned in this course are acquirable through practice and dedication.

acquire

IPA: /əˈkwaɪər/

KK: /əˈkwaɪər/

transitive verb

Definition: To get or gain something, often by effort or experience, such as obtaining an item or learning a skill.

Example: She managed to acquire a rare painting at the auction.

acquired

IPA: /əˈkwaɪəd/

KK: /əˈkwaɪərd/

adjective

Definition: Referring to a disease, condition, or trait that a person develops after birth rather than being born with it.

Example: The patient was diagnosed with an acquired condition that required special treatment.

acquirement

IPA: /əˈkwaɪərmənt/

KK: /əˈkwaɪərmənt/

noun

Definition: The process of gaining or obtaining something, often through effort or practice. It can refer to skills, knowledge, or possessions that someone has achieved.

Example: Her acquirement of new languages has greatly enhanced her career opportunities.

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