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Exam: IELTS

confidentiality

IPA: /ˌkɒnfɪˈdɛnʃiˌælɪti/

KK: /kɒnfɪˈdɛnʃiˌælɪti/

noun

Definition: The quality of keeping information secret or private, so that it is not shared with others.

Example: The company has strict rules to ensure the confidentiality of its clients' information.

confidentially

IPA: /ˌkɒnfɪˈdɛnʃəli/

KK: /kɒnfɪˈdɛnʃəli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that keeps information secret or private.

Example: She shared the details of the project confidentially with her team.

confidently

IPA: /ˈkɒnfɪdəntli/

KK: /ˈkɒnfɪdəntli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that shows you are sure of yourself and your abilities.

Example: She spoke confidently during the presentation, impressing everyone with her knowledge.

confiding

IPA: /kənˈfaɪdɪŋ/

KK: /kənˈfaɪdɪŋ/

adjective

Definition: Having a tendency to share personal thoughts and feelings with others; being trusting and open.

Example: She was confiding in her best friend about her worries.

confidingly

IPA: /kənˈfaɪdɪŋli/

KK: /kənˈfaɪdɪŋli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that shows trust and openness, often sharing personal thoughts or feelings.

Example: She spoke confidingly to her best friend about her worries.

confidingness

IPA: /kənˈfaɪdɪŋnəs/

KK: /kənˈfaɪdɪŋnəs/

noun

Definition: The quality of trusting others and sharing personal thoughts or feelings with them.

Example: Her confidingness made her friends feel closer to her.

configuration

IPA: /kənˌfɪɡəˈreɪʃən/

KK: /kənˌfɪɡəˈreɪʃən/

noun

Definition: The way in which parts or elements are arranged or organized, often referring to systems or structures.

Example: The configuration of the new software improved the computer's performance.

configure

IPA: /kənˈfɪɡər/

KK: /kənˈfɪɡər/

verb

Definition: To set something up so that it works in a specific way or has certain features.

Example: You need to configure the software before you can use it.

confine

IPA: /kənˈfaɪn/

KK: /kənˈfaɪn/

intransitive verb

Definition: To limit or restrict something within certain boundaries.

Example: The rules confine the players to a specific area during the game.

noun

Definition: A limit or boundary of a space or area, often referring to restrictions or the scope of something.

Example: The project was completed within the confines of the budget.

transitive verb

Definition: To keep someone or something within certain limits or boundaries, often preventing movement or freedom.

Example: The dog was confined to the backyard to keep it safe.

confined

IPA: /kənˈfaɪnd/

KK: /kənˈfaɪnd/

adjective

Definition: Limited in space or movement; restricted to a certain area or situation.

Example: The patient was confined to her bed due to illness.

verb

Definition: To restrict or limit someone or something to a certain area or space.

Example: The patient was confined to her bed due to illness.

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