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Exam: IELTS

calm

IPA: /kɑːm/

KK: /kɑm/

adjective

Definition: Not showing or feeling nervousness, excitement, or agitation; peaceful and quiet.

Example: She remained calm during the storm, reassuring everyone around her.

noun

Definition: A state of peace and quiet, often without any disturbance or noise.

Example: She felt a sense of calm wash over her as she sat by the lake.

transitive verb

Definition: To make someone or something quiet or peaceful.

Example: The teacher tried to calm the students before the test.

calmative

IPA: /ˈkɑːmətɪv/

KK: /ˈkɑːmətɪv/

adjective

Definition: Having the ability to relax or soothe someone; often used to describe something that helps reduce anxiety or agitation.

Example: The calmative effects of the herbal tea helped her feel more relaxed before bed.

noun

Definition: A substance that helps to calm or soothe, often used to reduce anxiety or agitation.

Example: The doctor prescribed a calmative to help her relax before the surgery.

calmer

IPA: /ˈkɑːlmər/

KK: /ˈkɑːlmər/

adjective

Definition: More peaceful or relaxed than something else.

Example: After a long day, I felt calmer sitting by the lake.

noun

Definition: A person or thing that makes someone feel more relaxed or peaceful.

Example: The therapist was a great calmer for her anxious clients.

calmest

IPA: /ˈkɑːlmɪst/

KK: /kɑlmɪst/

adjective

Definition: The most peaceful or relaxed state, without any disturbance or agitation.

Example: She remained the calmest person in the room during the crisis.

verb

Definition: Not a valid English word.

Example: Not available.

calmly

IPA: /ˈkɑmli/

KK: /kɑmli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that is peaceful and free from strong emotions or agitation.

Example: She spoke calmly during the meeting, even when discussing difficult topics.

calmness

IPA: /ˈkɑːm.nəs/

KK: /kɑm.nəs/

noun

Definition: The state of being peaceful and free from strong emotions or disturbances.

Example: She found calmness in the quiet of the early morning.

calmodulin

IPA: //ˈkæl.məˌdjuː.lɪn//

KK: /kælˈmoʊdʒʊlɪn/

noun

Definition: A protein that binds calcium and helps control various cellular processes, including muscle contraction, by influencing the activity of certain enzymes that depend on calcium.

Example: Calmodulin plays a crucial role in muscle contraction by activating enzymes that respond to calcium levels.

caloric

IPA: /kəˈlɔːrɪk/

KK: /kəˈlɔrɪk/

adjective

Definition: Related to calories, which are units of energy in food, or to heat.

Example: Foods with high caloric content can lead to weight gain if consumed in excess.

noun

Definition: A theoretical substance that was once believed to be responsible for heat and combustion, thought to be indestructible and able to transfer heat.

Example: In the 19th century, scientists studied caloric as a way to understand heat transfer.

calorically

IPA: /kəˈlɔːrɪkli/

KK: /kæˈlɔrɪkli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that relates to calories, often used to describe the energy content of food.

Example: The dessert was calorically dense, making it a rich treat for those watching their intake.

calorie

IPA: /ˈkæləri/

KK: /ˈkæl.ə.ri/

noun

Definition: A unit of measurement for heat, specifically the amount of energy needed to raise the temperature of one gram of water by one degree Celsius.

Example: Eating too many calories can lead to weight gain.

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