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Exam: IELTS

chunking

IPA: /ˈtʃʌŋkɪŋ/

KK: /ˈtʃʌŋkɪŋ/

noun

Definition: A technique for breaking down information into smaller, manageable parts to help with understanding and memory retention.

Example: Chunking information can help students learn more effectively by organizing complex material into simpler sections.

verb

Definition: To break something into smaller pieces or parts, often to make it easier to understand or remember.

Example: Chunking information can help students learn more effectively.

churlish

IPA: /ˈtʃɜːr.lɪʃ/

KK: /ˈtʃɜr.lɪʃ/

adjective

Definition: Rude or unfriendly in behavior; lacking good manners or politeness.

Example: His churlish remarks made everyone uncomfortable at the dinner party.

churlishly

IPA: /ˈtʃɜːr.lɪʃ.li/

KK: /ˈtʃɜr.lɪʃ.li/

adverb

Definition: In a rude or surly way, showing a lack of civility or politeness.

Example: He churlishly refused to help his neighbor with the project.

churlishness

IPA: /ˈtʃɜːrlɪʃnəs/

KK: /ˈtʃɜr.lɪʃ.nəs/

noun

Definition: The quality of being rude, unfriendly, or ill-tempered.

Example: His churlishness made it difficult for others to work with him.

chylomicron

IPA: //ˌkaɪləˈmaɪkrɒn//

KK: /kaɪloʊˈmaɪkrɒn/

noun

Definition: A tiny particle in the blood and lymph that carries fat after it has been digested.

Example: Chylomicrons transport dietary fats from the intestines to other parts of the body.

chyme

IPA: //kaɪm//

KK: /kaɪm/

noun

Definition: A thick, semi-liquid mixture of partially digested food that moves from the stomach to the small intestine.

Example: After eating, the food turns into chyme before it enters the small intestine.

chymotrypsin

IPA: //kaɪˈmɒtrɪpsɪn//

KK: /kaɪˈmoʊtrɪpsɪn/

noun

Definition: A type of enzyme produced in the pancreas that helps break down proteins into smaller pieces in the digestive system.

Example: Chymotrypsin plays a crucial role in digesting proteins in the small intestine.

chyron

IPA: /ˈkaɪrɒn/

KK: /ˈkaɪrɒn/

noun

Definition: A graphic or text displayed at the bottom of a television or cinema screen, often providing information that is not directly related to the main content being shown.

Example: The news chyron displayed the latest updates on the election results.

chytrid

IPA: /ˈkaɪtrɪd/

KK: /ˈkaɪtrɪd/

noun

Definition: A type of fungus that belongs to the division Chytridiomycota, often found in water and soil, and known for its role in the life cycles of various organisms.

Example: The chytrid fungus has been linked to the decline of amphibian populations worldwide.

cicatricial

IPA: /sɪˈkætrɪʃəl/

KK: /sɪˈkætrɪʃəl/

adjective

Definition: Related to a scar or the process of healing a wound.

Example: The cicatricial tissue formed after the injury was noticeable on his arm.

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