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Exam: IELTS

color

IPA: /ˈkʌlər/

KK: /ˈkʌlər/

intransitive verb

Definition: To change in appearance by taking on a different hue or shade.

Example: The leaves color beautifully in the fall.

noun

Definition: A quality of light that is perceived by the eye, often described by names such as red, blue, green, etc.

Example: The artist used bright colors to make the painting more lively.

transitive verb

Definition: To change or add a color to something, or to give it a particular quality or character.

Example: She decided to color her hair a bright red.

colorant

IPA: /N/A/

KK: /N/A/

adjective

Definition: Not a valid English word.

Example: Not available.

noun

Definition: A substance that is used to add color to something, such as a dye or pigment.

Example: The artist used a natural colorant to create vibrant paintings.

coloratura

IPA: /ˌkɒləˈrʊtərə/

KK: /ˌkoʊləˈrʊtəˌrɑː/

noun

Definition: A type of vocal music or singing that features elaborate and decorative melodies, often with rapid notes and trills, typically performed by a soprano.

Example: The coloratura soprano dazzled the audience with her intricate vocal runs and trills during the performance.

colorectal

IPA: /ˌkoʊləˈrɛktəl/

KK: /kəˈlɔrɪktəl/

adjective

Definition: This word describes something that is connected to both the colon and the rectum, often used in medical contexts.

Example: Doctors often screen for colorectal cancer in older adults.

colored

IPA: /ˈkʌləd/

KK: /ˈkʌlɚd/

adjective

Definition: Having a hue or shade; not lacking color.

Example: She chose a colored pencil to draw the picture.

noun

Definition: A term used to refer to a person who is not white, often considered offensive. It can also describe someone of mixed racial descent or belonging to specific racial groups.

Example: In the past, the term 'colored' was used to describe people of African descent in the United States.

colorful

IPA: /ˈkʌləfəl/

KK: /ˈkʌlərfəl/

adjective

Definition: Full of different colors or having a lot of variety and interest.

Example: The garden was colorful with flowers of every shade.

colorfully

IPA: /ˈkʌləfəli/

KK: /ˈkʌlərfəli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that is bright and full of colors, or in a lively and interesting manner.

Example: The artist painted the walls colorfully, making the room feel vibrant and cheerful.

colorimeter

IPA: /ˈkɒləˌrɪmətər/

KK: /ˈkɒlərɪˌmɛtər/

noun

Definition: A device used to measure the concentration of a substance in a solution by comparing its color to standard colors.

Example: The scientist used a colorimeter to analyze the concentration of the dye in the solution.

colorimetry

IPA: /kəˈlɔɪrəˌmɛtri/

KK: /kəˈlɔɪrəˌmɛtri/

noun

Definition: The science that deals with measuring colors and determining their numerical values.

Example: Colorimetry is essential in industries like printing and photography to ensure accurate color reproduction.

colorization

IPA: /ˌkʌləraɪˈzeɪʃən/

KK: /ˈkʌlərɪˌzeɪʃən/

noun

Definition: The process of adding color to black-and-white images or films, often using computer technology.

Example: The colorization of classic movies has made them more appealing to modern audiences.

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