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Exam: IELTS

consternation

IPA: /ˌkɒnstəˈneɪʃən/

KK: /kɒnstərˈneɪʃən/

noun

Definition: A feeling of worry or shock caused by something unexpected or unpleasant.

Example: She looked at the news with consternation, unable to believe what she had just heard.

constipate

IPA: /kənˈstɪpeɪt/

KK: /kɑnˈstɪpeɪt/

transitive verb

Definition: To make someone unable to pass solid waste from their body easily, often causing discomfort.

Example: Eating too much cheese can constipate some people.

constituency

IPA: /kənˈstɪtʃuənsi/

KK: /kənˈstɪtʃuənsi/

noun

Definition: A group of people who are represented by an elected official or who support a particular organization or cause.

Example: The politician worked hard to understand the needs of her constituency.

constituent

IPA: /kənˈstɪtʃuənt/

KK: /kənˈstɪtʃuənt/

adjective

Definition: Relating to something that is a part of a larger whole or serves to form it.

Example: The constituent parts of the machine must work together to function properly.

noun

Definition: A part or component of something, or a person represented by an elected official.

Example: Each constituent of the committee has a unique role to play.

constitute

IPA: /ˈkɒn.stɪ.tjuːt/

KK: /kɒnstəˌtut/

transitive verb

Definition: To be a part of something or to make up a whole; to form or create something.

Example: The committee will constitute a new set of rules for the organization.

constitution

IPA: //ˌkɒn.stɪˈtjuː.ʃən//

KK: /kɒnstəˈtjuːʃən/

noun

Definition: A set of fundamental principles or established precedents according to which a state or other organization is governed. It can also refer to the physical makeup of a person.

Example: The constitution of the country guarantees freedom of speech and religion.

constitutional

IPA: //kənˈstɪtʃənl//

KK: /kənˈstɪtʃənl/

adjective

Definition: Relating to the system of laws and principles that govern a country or organization, often outlined in a written document.

Example: The new law was found to be constitutional by the Supreme Court.

noun

Definition: Not a valid English word.

Example: Not available

constitutive

IPA: /kənˈstɪtʃʊtɪv/

KK: /kənˈstɪtʃʊtɪv/

adjective

Definition: Having the ability to create or establish something; essential to the nature of something.

Example: The constitutive elements of a democracy include free elections and the rule of law.

constitutively

IPA: /kənˈstɪtʃʊtɪvli/

KK: /kɒnˈstɪtʃʊtɪvli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that is constant or inherent, without being influenced by external factors or conditions.

Example: The gene is expressed constitutively, meaning it is always active regardless of the environment.

constrainedly

IPA: /kənˈstreɪndədli/

KK: /kənˈstreɪndədli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that is limited or restricted, often due to external pressures or rules.

Example: She spoke constrainedly, as if afraid to express her true feelings.

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