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Exam: IELTS

circulation

IPA: /sɜːr.kjʊˈleɪ.ʃən/

KK: /sɜrˈkjʊˌleɪʃən/

noun

Definition: The process of moving something around or spreading it widely, such as information, printed materials, or fluids in a system.

Example: The circulation of the magazine has increased significantly this year.

circulatory

IPA: /ˌsɜːr.kjʊˈleɪ.tɔːr.i/

KK: /ˈsɜr.kjʊ.lə.tɔːr.i/

adjective

Definition: Related to the movement of blood through the body or the system that carries blood and other fluids.

Example: The circulatory system is essential for transporting oxygen and nutrients to the body's cells.

circumference

IPA: /sərˈkʌmfərəns/

KK: /sɚˈkʌmfərəns/

noun

Definition: The distance around the edge of a circle or the outer boundary of a shape.

Example: To find the circumference of a circle, you can use the formula 2πr, where r is the radius.

circumflex

IPA: /ˈsɜː.kəm.flɛks/

KK: /ˈsɜrkəmˌflɛks/

adjective

Definition: Describing something that curves around or is marked with a specific diacritical mark used in writing.

Example: The word 'côte' has a circumflex over the 'o'.

noun

Definition: A symbol used in writing, often placed over a vowel, to show how it should be pronounced or to indicate a specific tone or quality in certain languages.

Example: In French, the word 'hôtel' uses a circumflex over the 'o' to change its pronunciation.

circumlocution

IPA: /ˌsɜːrkəmloʊˈkuːʃən/

KK: /sɜrkəmloʊˈkuːʃən/

noun

Definition: The use of many words to say something that could be said more directly, often to avoid being clear or straightforward.

Example: His explanation was filled with circumlocution, making it hard to understand his main point.

circumlocutory

IPA: /ˌsɜːrkəmˈloʊkjʊtəri/

KK: /sɜrkəmˈloʊkjʊtəri/

adjective

Definition: Describing a way of speaking or writing that uses more words than necessary, often to be vague or evasive.

Example: His circumlocutory explanation left everyone confused about the main point.

circumlunar

IPA: /sɜːrˈkʌm.lʊ.nər/

KK: /sɜrˈkʌmˌlunər/

adjective

Definition: Relating to something that revolves around or is situated around the moon.

Example: The circumlunar mission aimed to study the moon's surface and its environment.

circumnavigate

IPA: /ˌsɜːrkəmˈnævɪˌɡeɪt/

KK: /sɜrkəmˈnævɪˌɡeɪt/

transitive verb

Definition: To travel all the way around something, especially the Earth or an island.

Example: Ferdinand Magellan was the first person to circumnavigate the globe.

circumscription

IPA: //ˌsɜːrkəmˈskrɪpʃən//

KK: /sɜrkəmˈskrɪpʃən/

noun

Definition: The act of limiting or restricting something, or the area that is limited.

Example: The circumscription of the park ensures that no buildings can be constructed nearby.

circumspect

IPA: //ˈsɜːrkəmpˌspɛkt//

KK: /ˈsɜrkəmpˌspɛkt/

adjective

Definition: Being careful and thinking about the possible outcomes before making a decision.

Example: She was circumspect in her response, considering all the possible reactions.

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