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Exam: IELTS

candidate

IPA: /ˈkændɪdət/

KK: /ˈkændɪdɪt/

noun

Definition: A person who is trying to get a job, position, or award, or someone who is close to finishing their studies for a degree.

Example: She is a candidate for the scholarship because of her excellent grades.

candidature

IPA: /ˈkændɪˌtʃʊr/

KK: /ˈkændɪˌtʃʊr/

noun

Definition: The state of being a candidate for a position or role, especially in an election or selection process.

Example: Her candidature for the position of president was announced last week.

candidiasis

IPA: /ˌkæn.dɪˈdaɪ.ə.sɪs/

KK: /ˌkændɪˈdaɪəsɪs/

noun

Definition: An infection caused by a type of fungus, often affecting areas like the mouth, skin, or vagina, and can be serious for people with weakened immune systems.

Example: Candidiasis can cause discomfort and requires medical treatment to clear up.

candidly

IPA: /ˈkændɪdli/

KK: /ˈkændɪdli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that is honest and straightforward, without hiding feelings or opinions.

Example: She spoke candidly about her experiences during the meeting.

candidness

IPA: /ˈkændɪdnəs/

KK: /ˈkændɪdnəs/

noun

Definition: The quality of being open, honest, and straightforward in expression or communication.

Example: Her candidness during the interview impressed the hiring manager.

candlepower

IPA: /ˈkændlˌpaʊər/

KK: /ˈkændlˌpaʊər/

noun

Definition: The measure of the brightness of a light source, specifically how much light it emits in a particular direction.

Example: The new LED bulb has a higher candlepower than the old incandescent bulb, making it much brighter.

candlestick

IPA: /ˈkændlˌstɪk/

KK: /ˈkændlˌstɪk/

noun

Definition: A device used to hold a candle, often featuring a cup or spike to secure it in place.

Example: She placed the candle in the beautiful candlestick on the table.

candor

IPA: /ˈkændər/

KK: /ˈkændər/

noun

Definition: The quality of being open and honest in expression, showing sincerity and straightforwardness.

Example: Her candor during the meeting impressed everyone and encouraged open discussion.

candour

IPA: //ˈkændər//

KK: /ˈkændər/

noun

Definition: The quality of being open and honest in expression; frankness.

Example: Her candour during the meeting impressed everyone.

candy

IPA: /ˈkændi/

KK: /ˈkændi/

intransitive verb

Definition: To become covered in sugar or syrup, often used in cooking or candy-making.

Example: The fruit will candy nicely if you coat it with syrup.

noun

Definition: A type of sweet food made from sugar, often flavored and sometimes containing fruits or nuts.

Example: She gave me a piece of candy after dinner.

transitive verb

Definition: To prepare food by cooking it with sugar or syrup, making it sweet or sugary.

Example: She decided to candy the fruit to make it a delicious treat.

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