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Exam: IELTS

civilize

IPA: /ˈsɪv.ɪ.laɪz/

KK: /ˈsɪv.ɪ.laɪz/

transitive verb

Definition: To make someone or a group more cultured, educated, or refined, often by introducing them to social norms and values.

Example: The organization aims to civilize communities by providing education and resources.

civilized

IPA: /ˈsɪv.ɪ.laɪzd/

KK: /ˈsɪv.əl.aɪzd/

adjective

Definition: Having a well-developed society and culture, often showing good manners and ethical behavior.

Example: In a civilized society, people respect each other's rights and opinions.

civilizer

IPA: /ˈsɪv.ə.laɪ.zər/

KK: /ˈsɪvəlˌaɪzər/

noun

Definition: A person or thing that helps to bring about civilization or improve society by promoting culture, education, and social order.

Example: The civilizer introduced new ideas and practices that transformed the community.

civilly

IPA: /ˈsɪvəli/

KK: /ˈsɪvəli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that is polite and respectful, especially in social situations.

Example: They discussed their differences civilly, without raising their voices.

clad

IPA: /klæd/

KK: /klæd/

adjective

Definition: Covered or dressed in a particular material or clothing.

Example: The knight was clad in shining armor during the battle.

noun

Definition: A type of material that has a layer or covering, often used in coins or other objects to enhance appearance or durability.

Example: The jeweler showed me a beautiful ring made of clad metal.

transitive verb

Definition: To cover something with a layer of material for protection or insulation.

Example: The workers clad the building in a new layer of insulation to improve energy efficiency.

clade

IPA: /kleɪd/

KK: /kleɪd/

noun

Definition: A group of living things that are related because they come from a common ancestor and share certain features.

Example: The biologist studied a clade of reptiles that evolved from a common ancestor.

cladistics

IPA: /kləˈdɪstɪks/

KK: /klæˈdɪstɪks/

noun

Definition: A method of classifying living things based on their evolutionary relationships and history.

Example: Cladistics helps scientists understand how different species are related to each other.

cladogram

IPA: /ˈklædəˌɡræm/

KK: /ˈklædəˌɡræm/

noun

Definition: A diagram that looks like a tree and shows how different species are related to each other based on their evolutionary history.

Example: The scientist used a cladogram to explain the evolutionary relationships between the different species.

claim

IPA: /kleɪm/

KK: /kleɪm/

noun

Definition: A statement or demand that something is true or that someone has a right to something.

Example: She made a claim for compensation after the accident.

transitive verb

Definition: To say that something is true, often without proof; to take something for oneself, especially in a forceful way.

Example: She decided to claim her prize after winning the contest.

claimable

IPA: /ˈkleɪməbl/

KK: /ˈkleɪməbl/

adjective

Definition: Able to be claimed or taken as one's own.

Example: The rewards from the program are claimable after completing the required tasks.

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