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Exam: IELTS

commendable

IPA: /kəˈmɛndəbl/

KK: /kəˈmɛndəbl/

adjective

Definition: Deserving praise or approval for good qualities or actions.

Example: Her commendable efforts in the community earned her an award.

commendably

IPA: /kəˈmɛndəblɪ/

KK: /kəˈmɛndəblɪ/

adverb

Definition: In a way that deserves praise or admiration.

Example: She handled the difficult situation commendably, earning the respect of her peers.

commendation

IPA: /kəˌmɛnˈdeɪʃən/

KK: /kəˌmɛnˈdeɪʃən/

noun

Definition: A formal recognition or praise given to someone for their achievements or good work.

Example: She received a commendation for her outstanding performance in the project.

commendatory

IPA: /kəˈmɛndəˌtɔri/

KK: /kəˈmɛndəˌtɔri/

adjective

Definition: Describing something that praises or expresses approval.

Example: The commendatory remarks from the teacher encouraged the students to work harder.

commensal

IPA: /kəˈmɛnsl/

KK: /kəˈmɛnsl/

adjective

Definition: Describing a type of relationship where one organism benefits while the other is not harmed or helped.

Example: The commensal bacteria in our gut help with digestion without affecting our health negatively.

noun

Definition: A living thing that benefits from a relationship with another organism, where one gains an advantage and the other is not harmed.

Example: The clownfish is a commensal that lives among the tentacles of sea anemones, gaining protection without harming them.

commensalism

IPA: /kəˈmɛn.sə.lɪ.zəm/

KK: /kəˈmɛnslˌɪzəm/

noun

Definition: A type of relationship between two different species where one organism benefits while the other is neither helped nor harmed.

Example: In the ocean, barnacles often exhibit commensalism by attaching themselves to whales, gaining mobility and access to food without affecting the whale.

commensurably

IPA: /kəˈmɛnʃərəbli/

KK: /kəˈmɛnʃərəbli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that can be compared or measured against something else; proportionately.

Example: The two projects were evaluated commensurably to ensure fairness in the assessment.

commensurate

IPA: /kəˈmɛn.sə.rɪt/

KK: /kəˈmɛn.sə.rɪt/

adjective

Definition: Equal in size, amount, or degree; matching or corresponding to something else.

Example: Her salary is commensurate with her experience and skills.

commensurately

IPA: /kəˈmɛnʃərətli/

KK: /kəˈmɛnʃərətli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that is equal or proportionate to something else; adequately or proportionately.

Example: The resources were allocated commensurately to the needs of each department.

comment

IPA: /ˈkɒmɛnt/

KK: /ˈkɑːmɛnt/

intransitive verb

Definition: To express an opinion or thought about something.

Example: She often comments on the latest news articles.

noun

Definition: A statement or remark that expresses an opinion or reaction about something.

Example: She left a thoughtful comment on the article.

transitive verb

Definition: To express an opinion or provide information about something, often in writing.

Example: She decided to comment on the article to share her thoughts.

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