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Exam: IELTS

adnexal

IPA: /ædˈnɛksəl/

KK: /ædˈnɛksəl/

adjective

Definition: Relating to or connected with the appendages or parts that are attached to something, often used in a medical context to describe structures that are associated with an organ.

Example: The adnexal structures are important for understanding reproductive health.

adnoun

IPA: /ˈæd.nəʊn/

KK: /ædˈnaʊn/

noun

Definition: A word that describes a noun but is used in a sentence as if it were a noun itself. For example, in the phrase 'the rich', 'rich' is an adjective that acts like a noun.

Example: In the phrase 'the merciful', the word 'merciful' acts as an adnoun.

adolescence

IPA: /ˌæd.əˈlɛs.əns/

KK: /ˌædəˈlɛsəns/

noun

Definition: The time in a person's life when they grow from a child into an adult, usually marked by physical and emotional changes.

Example: Adolescence is a crucial time for emotional and social development.

adolescent

IPA: /ˌæd.əˈlɛs.ənt/

KK: /ˌæd.əˈles.ənt/

adjective

Definition: Relating to the period of life when a person is developing from a child into an adult, often marked by emotional and physical changes.

Example: The adolescent behavior of the group was evident during the school trip.

noun

Definition: A young person who is in the stage of development between childhood and adulthood, typically between the ages of 13 and 19.

Example: The adolescent struggled to find their identity during the challenging teenage years.

adolescently

IPA: /ˌæd.əˈlɛs.ənt.li/

KK: /ˌæd.əˈles.ənt.li/

adverb

Definition: In a way that is typical of a teenager, often relating to the behaviors, attitudes, or emotions associated with adolescence.

Example: She approached the situation adolescently, showing a lack of maturity.

adopt

IPA: /əˈdɒpt/

KK: /əˈdɑpt/

transitive verb

Definition: To take something as your own, such as a method, idea, or practice, often by making a choice or decision.

Example: The committee decided to adopt a new policy for employee conduct.

adoptability

IPA: /əˌdɒptəˈbɪləti/

KK: /əˈdɑptəˌbɪlɪti/

noun

Definition: The quality or ability of something to be accepted or taken on by others, especially in the context of being suitable for adoption.

Example: The adoptability of the new software was a key factor in its success.

adoption

IPA: /əˈdɒpʃən/

KK: /əˈdɑpʃən/

noun

Definition: The process of taking someone else's child into your family to raise as your own, or the act of accepting or starting to use something new.

Example: The adoption process can be lengthy and requires thorough background checks.

adorable

IPA: /əˈdɔːrəbl/

KK: /əˈdɔrəbəl/

adjective

Definition: Something that is very cute, lovable, or charming, often making people feel happy or affectionate.

Example: The puppy was so adorable that everyone wanted to take it home.

adorably

IPA: /əˈdɔːrəblɪ/

KK: /əˈdɔrəbli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that is very cute or charming, often causing affection or delight.

Example: The puppy looked at me adorably, making it hard to resist petting him.

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