Exam: IELTS

Definition: Related to or involving the use of abbreviations formed from the initial letters of a series of words.

Example: The acronymic nature of the organization’s name made it easier to remember.

Definition: In a manner that relates to or involves the use of abbreviations formed from the initial letters of a series of words.

Example: The organization was acronymically known as NASA, which stands for National Aeronautics and Space Administration.

Definition: A person who has an intense fear of high places.

Example: As an acrophobe, she felt anxious when standing on the balcony of the tall building.

Definition: This is an intense fear of being in high places, which can cause anxiety and panic for those who experience it.

Example: Her acrophobia made it difficult for her to enjoy the view from the top of the mountain.

Definition: This word describes someone who has an intense fear of being in high places.

Example: She felt acrophobic when she stood on the balcony of the tall building.

Definition: A cap-like part at the front of a sperm cell that helps it to break into an egg by releasing special enzymes.

Example: The acrosome contains enzymes that help the sperm penetrate the egg's outer layer.

Definition: In a position where something is placed or arranged from one side to the other, often crossing over something else.

Example: Not applicable as 'across' is not an adjective.

Definition: In a way that goes from one side to another, or in a manner that is clear and understandable.

Example: The cat jumped across the street.

Definition: This word is used to describe movement or position from one side of something to the other side. It can also mean being in contact with something or being on the opposite side.

Example: The children ran across the field to play.

Definition: A type of poem or writing where the first letters of each line create a word or message when read together.

Example: The teacher asked the students to create an acrostic using their names.

Definition: In a way that forms an acrostic, which is a type of poem or puzzle where the first letters of each line spell out a word or message.

Example: The poem was written acrostically, with each line starting with the letters of the word 'LOVE'.

Definition: This term refers to the absence or deficiency of a heartbeat or pulse.

Example: The doctor noted the patient's acrotism during the examination.