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Exam: IELTS

consultative

IPA: /kənˈsʌltətɪv/

KK: /kənˈsʌltətɪv/

adjective

Definition: Relating to giving advice or guidance, often in a formal or professional context.

Example: The team held a consultative meeting to discuss the project's direction.

consumable

IPA: /kənˈsjuːməbl/

KK: /kənˈsjuːməbl/

adjective

Definition: Something that can be used up or consumed, often referring to products or resources that are intended to be used and then replaced.

Example: The office supplies include many consumable items like paper and ink.

noun

Definition: An item that can be used up or consumed, such as food, fuel, or other supplies.

Example: The office ordered more consumables to ensure everyone had enough supplies for the project.

consume

IPA: /kənˈsuːm/

KK: /kənˈsum/

intransitive verb

Definition: To use up or use completely, often referring to resources or goods.

Example: The fire consumed the entire building in just a few hours.

transitive verb

Definition: To use up or take in something, especially food or resources, until it is gone.

Example: Many people consume too much sugar in their diets.

consumed

IPA: /kənˈsjuːmd/

KK: /kənˈsjuːmd/

adjective

Definition: Having been used up or depleted, often referring to resources or energy.

Example: After the long hike, I felt completely consumed and needed to rest.

verb

Definition: To have eaten or used up something completely.

Example: The food was quickly consumed by the hungry guests.

consumerism

IPA: /kənˈsjuːmərɪzəm/

KK: /kənˈsjuːmərɪzəm/

noun

Definition: A focus on buying and consuming goods and services, often emphasizing material possessions and their importance in society.

Example: Consumerism has led to a culture where people often measure success by the things they own.

consumerist

IPA: /kənˈsjuːmərɪst/

KK: /kənˈsjuːmərɪst/

adjective

Definition: Relating to the idea of consumerism, which emphasizes the importance of buying and consuming goods and services.

Example: The consumerist culture encourages people to buy more than they need.

noun

Definition: A person who supports or promotes the idea of consumerism, which is the belief that increasing consumption of goods and services is beneficial for the economy and society.

Example: As a consumerist, she believes that buying more products can lead to a better quality of life.

consumeristic

IPA: /kənˈsjuːməˌrɪstɪk/

KK: /kənˈsjuːmərɪstɪk/

adjective

Definition: Relating to a way of thinking that encourages the buying and owning of many things, often focusing on material wealth and possessions.

Example: The consumeristic culture in many societies promotes the idea that happiness comes from owning more products.

consuming

IPA: /kənˈsuːmɪŋ/

KK: /kənˈsumɪŋ/

adjective

Definition: Having a strong and intense feeling or interest that takes up a lot of one's attention or energy.

Example: Her consuming passion for music inspired her to practice every day.

consummate

IPA: /kənˈsʌmət/

KK: /kənˈsʌmət/

adjective

Definition: Complete or perfect in every way; having a high level of skill or accomplishment.

Example: She is a consummate professional who always delivers excellent work.

transitive verb

Definition: To complete or finish something, especially in a way that makes it fully successful or perfect.

Example: They decided to consummate their agreement with a formal signing ceremony.

consummately

IPA: /kənˈsʌmətli/

KK: /kənˈsʌmətli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that shows great skill or perfection; completely and expertly.

Example: She performed the dance consummately, impressing everyone in the audience.

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