Exam: IELTS

Definition: The ability of a liquid to move up or down in a narrow space, like a tube, due to the forces between the liquid and the surface it touches.

Example: Capillarity allows water to rise in the tiny tubes of plants, helping them get the moisture they need.

Definition: Relating to the very small blood vessels in the body or something that is very fine and slender, similar to a hair.

Example: The doctor explained how capillary action helps in the movement of blood through tiny vessels.

Definition: A very small blood vessel that connects larger blood vessels and allows for the exchange of substances like oxygen and carbon dioxide between blood and tissues.

Example: The doctor explained how capillaries play a crucial role in delivering oxygen to cells.

Definition: A term used to refer to an individual person, often in the context of statistics or economics, where it indicates per person or per head.

Example: The income per capita in the country has increased over the last decade.

Definition: Very important or serious; of the highest importance or quality.

Example: The project was of capital importance to the company's future.

Definition: A city where the government of a country or state is located, or a letter that is larger than lowercase letters. It can also refer to the total assets of a business after subtracting debts.

Example: Washington, D.C. is the capital of the United States.

Definition: To take advantage of a situation or opportunity, or to convert something into money or resources.

Example: She decided to capitalise on her skills by starting her own business.

Definition: An economic system where businesses and properties are owned by individuals or companies, and profits are made through competition in a free market.

Example: Many countries operate under a system of capitalism, where private ownership drives economic growth.

Definition: Relating to an economic system where private individuals own and control property and businesses, rather than the state.

Example: The capitalist system encourages competition and innovation among businesses.

Definition: A person who owns a lot of money or property and supports a system where businesses are privately owned and operated for profit.

Example: The capitalist invested in several new startups to expand his wealth.

Definition: Relating to an economic system where private individuals own and control property and businesses, rather than the state.

Example: The capitalistic system encourages competition and innovation among businesses.

Definition: The act of writing or printing letters in uppercase, or the total amount of money a company has from long-term financing sources.

Example: The capitalization of the company increased after it issued new shares of stock.

Definition: To write a word with a capital letter at the beginning, or to convert something into capital or assets.

Example: Please capitalize the first letter of each sentence in your essay.