Exam: IELTS

Definition: Having many clouds in the sky, making it look gray and not sunny.

Example: The weather forecast says it will be cloudy all day.

Definition: To become overly rich or sweet, to the point that it is unpleasant or tiresome.

Example: The dessert was so sweet that it began to cloy after just a few bites.

Definition: To make someone feel sick or tired by giving them too much of something that is sweet or rich.

Example: The dessert was so rich that it began to cloy after just a few bites.

Definition: Something that is overly sweet or sentimental, to the point of being unpleasant or distasteful.

Example: The dessert was so cloying that I could only eat a few bites before feeling sick.

Definition: To cause someone to feel disgusted or tired by being too sweet, rich, or sentimental.

Example: The dessert was so cloying that I could only eat a few bites before feeling sick.

Definition: In a way that is overly sweet or rich, often to the point of being unpleasant.

Example: The dessert was cloyingly sweet, making it hard to enjoy after a few bites.

Definition: Relating to a type of test where words are removed from a text and the person taking the test must fill in the blanks to show their understanding of the material.

Example: The teacher used a cloze exercise to assess the students' reading comprehension skills.

Definition: To come together with others for a shared goal or activity, often in a group setting.

Example: They decided to club together to buy a gift for their friend.

Definition: A group of people who come together for a shared interest or activity, often meeting regularly, or a place for entertainment, such as a nightclub.

Example: She joined a book club to discuss her favorite novels with others.

Definition: To hit someone or something with a heavy object, often in a violent way.

Example: He decided to club the piñata at the party.

Definition: A piece of information or evidence that helps someone solve a problem or understand something better.

Example: The detective found a clue that led to the suspect's arrest.

Definition: To give someone information or hints that help them understand something or solve a problem.

Example: The detective clued the officer in on the suspect's whereabouts.

Definition: Not knowing or understanding something; being unaware or confused about a situation.

Example: She felt clueless about how to solve the math problem.

Definition: More awkward or ungraceful in movement or action than someone or something else.

Example: He felt clumsier than ever when he tripped over his own feet.

Definition: The most awkward or ungraceful in movement or action.

Example: He is the clumsiest person I know; he always trips over his own feet.