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Exam: IELTS

confiscate

IPA: /kənˈfɪs.keɪt/

KK: /kənˈfɪsˌkeɪt/

adjective

Definition: To take away someone's property, usually by a government or authority, often as a punishment or for legal reasons.

Example: The authorities decided to confiscate the illegal goods found in the warehouse.

transitive verb

Definition: To take something away from someone, usually by authority or law, often because it is illegal or not allowed.

Example: The school decided to confiscate the students' phones during the exam.

confiscation

IPA: /ˌkɒn.fɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/

KK: /kɒnˈfɪskeɪʃən/

noun

Definition: The act of taking something away from someone, usually by authority or law.

Example: The confiscation of illegal goods is a common practice by law enforcement.

confiscator

IPA: /kənˈfɪs.keɪ.tər/

KK: /kənˈfɪsˌkeɪtər/

noun

Definition: A person who takes away someone's property, usually by legal authority.

Example: The confiscator seized the illegal goods at the border.

confiscatory

IPA: /kənˈfɪs.kəˌtɔːri/

KK: /kənˈfɪs.kəˌtɔːr.i/

adjective

Definition: Relating to the act of taking away someone's property, usually by authority or law.

Example: The government implemented confiscatory measures to seize illegal assets.

conflagration

IPA: /kənˌflæɡrəˈʃeɪʃən/

KK: /kənˌflæɡrəˈʃən/

noun

Definition: A very large and destructive fire that causes significant damage to land or property.

Example: The conflagration spread quickly, consuming everything in its path.

conflate

IPA: /kənˈfleɪt/

KK: /kənˈfleɪt/

transitive verb

Definition: To combine two or more things into one, often leading to confusion or misunderstanding.

Example: In his speech, he conflated two different issues, making it hard to understand his main point.

conflation

IPA: /kənˈfleɪʃən/

KK: /kənˈfleɪʃən/

noun

Definition: The act of combining two or more different things into one, often resulting in a mixture of ideas, texts, or information.

Example: The conflation of different theories led to a new understanding of the topic.

conflict

IPA: /kənˈflɪkt/

KK: /kənˈflɪkt/

intransitive verb

Definition: To be in disagreement or opposition with someone or something.

Example: The two countries continue to conflict over border issues.

noun

Definition: A situation where there is disagreement or fighting between people, groups, or ideas.

Example: The conflict between the two countries lasted for many years.

conflicted

IPA: /kənˈflɪktɪd/

KK: /kənˈflɪktɪd/

adjective

Definition: Feeling uncertain or having mixed feelings about something, often due to opposing desires or thoughts.

Example: She felt conflicted about accepting the job offer because it meant moving away from her family.

conflictful

IPA: /kənˈflɪktfəl/

KK: /kənˈflɪktfəl/

adjective

Definition: Describing a situation or person that is likely to cause disagreement or struggle.

Example: The conflictful negotiations led to a breakdown in communication between the two parties.

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