Exam: IELTS

Definition: Relating to or serving to join or link things together.

Example: The connective tissue in the body helps to support and connect different parts.

Definition: A word or part of speech that links words, phrases, or clauses together in a sentence, such as a conjunction.

Example: In the sentence, 'I like apples and oranges', the word 'and' is a connective that joins the two items.

Definition: In a way that connects or joins things together.

Example: The ideas were presented connectively, showing how they relate to each other.

Definition: The quality or ability to connect or communicate between different points or systems, especially in technology and telecommunications.

Example: The new software improved the connectivity between our devices, making it easier to share files.

Definition: A noun that refers to a device or component used to join two things together, such as wires, cables, or roads, allowing them to connect and disconnect easily.

Example: The technician replaced the faulty connector to restore the electrical connection.

Definition: The act of secretly allowing or ignoring something wrong or illegal to happen, often by not taking action against it.

Example: The manager's connivance in the fraud scandal shocked everyone in the company.

Definition: To secretly plan or work together with others to do something wrong or illegal.

Example: They connived to cheat the company out of its money.

Definition: Describing someone who secretly plans to do something dishonest or harmful, often in a sneaky way.

Example: The conniving villain plotted to take over the kingdom without anyone noticing.

Definition: To secretly plan or agree to do something dishonest or illegal, often by pretending not to notice it.

Example: They were conniving to take control of the company without anyone knowing.

Definition: A person who has a deep understanding and appreciation of a particular subject, especially in the arts or food, and can judge its quality.

Example: As a connoisseur of cheese, she could easily identify the subtle flavors in each variety.

Definition: A meaning or idea that is suggested by a word, beyond its literal definition. It often includes feelings or associations that come to mind when the word is used.

Example: The word 'home' has a warm connotation, suggesting comfort and safety.

Definition: This word describes something that suggests additional meanings or ideas beyond its literal meaning.

Example: The connotational meaning of the word can change depending on the context in which it is used.