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Exam: IELTS

commutable

IPA: /kəˈmjuːtəbl/

KK: /kəˈmjuːtəbl/

adjective

Definition: Able to be traveled to and from regularly, especially in relation to work or school.

Example: Many people prefer to live in areas that are commutable to the city center.

commutation

IPA: /kəˈmjuːteɪʃən/

KK: /kəˈmjuːteɪʃən/

noun

Definition: A process of exchanging or substituting one thing for another, often used in legal or electrical contexts.

Example: The judge granted a commutation of the sentence, reducing the prison time for the offender.

commutator

IPA: /kəˈmjuːteɪtə/

KK: /kəˈmjuːteɪtər/

noun

Definition: A device made of metal bars that helps produce a steady flow of electricity in motors and generators by allowing current to flow in one direction or reversing it.

Example: The engineer explained how the commutator works in the electric motor to ensure it runs smoothly.

commute

IPA: /kəˈmjuːt/

KK: /kəˈmjuːt/

intransitive verb

Definition: To travel regularly between one's home and place of work or study.

Example: Every day, she commutes to the city for her job.

noun

Definition: A journey that a person takes regularly to get to and from work or school.

Example: My daily commute takes about 30 minutes by train.

transitive verb

Definition: To change something to a less severe form or to exchange one thing for another.

Example: The judge decided to commute the prisoner's sentence to a shorter term.

commuter

IPA: /kəˈmjuːtə/

KK: /kəˈmjuːtər/

noun

Definition: A person who travels regularly between their home and work or school, often commuting from a suburb to a city.

Example: Every morning, the commuter takes the train to the city for work.

commuting

IPA: /kəˈmjuːtɪŋ/

KK: /kəˈmjuːtɪŋ/

adjective

Definition: Not applicable as 'commuting' is not commonly used as an adjective; it typically refers to the act of traveling to and from work or school.

Example: Not applicable as 'commuting' is not commonly used as an adjective.

noun

Definition: The act of traveling regularly between one's home and place of work or study.

Example: Commuting can be tiring, especially if you have to travel a long distance every day.

verb

Definition: To travel regularly between one's home and place of work or study.

Example: She enjoys commuting to work by train every morning.

comorbid

IPA: /kəʊˈmɔːbɪd/

KK: /kəˈmɔrbɪd/

adjective

Definition: Referring to a situation where two or more medical conditions or diseases occur in the same person at the same time.

Example: The patient has comorbid diabetes and hypertension, which complicates their treatment.

comorbidity

IPA: /kəˈmɔːrbɪdəti/

KK: /kəˈmɔːrbɪdəti/

noun

Definition: The occurrence of one or more additional health conditions alongside a primary illness.

Example: Patients with diabetes often face comorbidity with heart disease or high blood pressure.

compact

IPA: /kəmˈpækt/

KK: /kəmˈpækt/

adjective

Definition: Something that is small in size or takes up little space, often designed to be efficient and easy to carry.

Example: She bought a compact camera that fits easily in her bag.

intransitive verb

Definition: To become smaller or denser by being pressed together tightly.

Example: The trash in the bin compacts when the lid is closed.

noun

Definition: A small case that usually holds a mirror and makeup, often used for touch-ups.

Example: She opened her compact to check her makeup before the meeting.

transitive verb

Definition: To press or join things together tightly to make them smaller or more solid.

Example: The machine compacted the waste into small bales for easier disposal.

compactest

IPA: /kəmˈpæktɪst/

KK: /kəmˈpæktɪst/

adjective

Definition: This word describes something that is the smallest in size or takes up the least space compared to others.

Example: The compactest model of the car is perfect for city driving.

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