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Exam: IELTS

censoring

IPA: /ˈsɛn.sər.ɪŋ/

KK: /ˈsɛn.sər.ɪŋ/

noun

Definition: An action of restricting or controlling what can be seen or heard, often by removing or altering content deemed inappropriate or sensitive.

Example: The censoring of the film led to public protests about freedom of expression.

verb

Definition: To examine and remove parts of something, such as a book, film, or speech, that are considered inappropriate or offensive.

Example: The government is censoring the news to control what information the public receives.

censorious

IPA: /sɛnˈsɔːr.i.əs/

KK: /ˈsɛn.sɚ.i.əs/

adjective

Definition: Tending to criticize or find fault with others; very critical in nature.

Example: Her censorious remarks made it clear that she disapproved of the decision.

censoriously

IPA: /sɛnˈsɔrɪəsli/

KK: /sɛnˈsɔrɪəsli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that expresses strong disapproval or criticism.

Example: She spoke censoriously about the poor performance of the team.

censoriousness

IPA: /sɛnˈsɔːr.i.əs.nəs/

KK: /sɛnˈsɔr.i.əs.nəs/

noun

Definition: The quality of being critical or disapproving of others, often in a harsh or judgmental way.

Example: Her censoriousness made it difficult for her to maintain friendships, as she often criticized others' choices.

censorship

IPA: /ˈsɛn.sər.ʃɪp/

KK: /ˈsɛn.sər.ʃɪp/

noun

Definition: The practice of suppressing or restricting information, ideas, or expressions that are considered objectionable or harmful.

Example: Censorship can limit freedom of speech and access to information.

censurable

IPA: /ˈsɛnʃərəbəl/

KK: /ˈsɛnʃərəbəl/

adjective

Definition: Worthy of being criticized or blamed for something wrong or inappropriate.

Example: His actions were deemed censurable by the committee.

censure

IPA: /ˈsɛnʃər/

KK: /ˈsɛnʃər/

noun

Definition: A strong expression of disapproval or criticism, often given officially.

Example: The senator faced censure from his colleagues for his inappropriate remarks.

transitive verb

Definition: To express strong disapproval or criticism of someone or something, often in an official way.

Example: The committee decided to censure the member for his inappropriate comments.

censurer

IPA: /ˈsɛnʃər/

KK: /ˈsɛnʃər/

noun

Definition: A person who criticizes or blames someone or something, often in a formal way.

Example: The teacher acted as a censurer when she pointed out the mistakes in the student's essay.

census

IPA: /ˈsɛn.səs/

KK: /ˈsɛn.səs/

noun

Definition: A formal count of the number of people in a specific area, often including information about their age, gender, and other characteristics.

Example: The government conducts a census every ten years to gather important demographic data.

transitive verb

Definition: To conduct a survey to count and gather information about a population, typically used in reference to people or things.

Example: The government will census the entire population next year to update its records.

cent

IPA: /sɛnt/

KK: /sɛnt/

noun

Definition: A small unit of currency that is equal to one hundredth of a dollar or other basic monetary unit.

Example: I found a cent on the ground while walking to school.

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