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Exam: IELTS

consummation

IPA: /ˌkɒnsəˈmeɪʃən/

KK: /kənˈsʌməˌneɪʃən/

noun

Definition: The act of completing or fulfilling something, often referring to achieving a final goal or the completion of a process.

Example: The consummation of their plans took years of hard work and dedication.

consummative

IPA: /kənˈsʌməˌtɪv/

KK: /kənˈsʌməˌtɪv/

adjective

Definition: This word describes something that completes or brings to a final state.

Example: The consummative phase of the project ensured that all goals were met before the final review.

consumption

IPA: /kənˈsʌmpʃən/

KK: /kənˈsʌmpʃən/

noun

Definition: The act of using up or eating goods and services, or the amount of something that is used or eaten.

Example: The consumption of fast food has increased significantly over the years.

consumptive

IPA: /kənˈsʌmp.tɪv/

KK: /kənˈsʌmp.tɪv/

adjective

Definition: Relating to or characterized by the act of consuming, often used to describe something that uses up resources or is associated with a disease that causes wasting away.

Example: The consumptive nature of the project required careful management of resources to avoid waste.

noun

Definition: A person who is suffering from a disease that causes the body to waste away, especially tuberculosis.

Example: In the 19th century, many consumptives were treated in sanatoriums in hopes of recovery.

consumptively

IPA: /kənˈsʌmp.tɪv.li/

KK: /kənˈsʌmp.tɪv.li/

adverb

Definition: In a way that relates to or is characteristic of consumption, often referring to the act of using up resources or being wasteful.

Example: The resources were used consumptively, leading to significant waste.

contact

IPA: /ˈkɒntækt/

KK: /ˈkɒntækt/

adjective

Definition: Relating to or involving touch or physical interaction with something.

Example: The contact surface of the device needs to be cleaned regularly.

intransitive verb

Definition: To be in a state of touching or meeting with someone or something.

Example: I hope to contact you soon about the project.

noun

Definition: A connection or relationship between people or things, often involving communication or interaction.

Example: I lost contact with my old friends after moving to a new city.

transitive verb

Definition: To communicate with someone or to bring two or more things together.

Example: I need to contact my friend to ask about the meeting.

contagion

IPA: /kənˈteɪdʒən/

KK: /kənˈteɪdʒən/

noun

Definition: A disease that can be spread from one person to another, or the influence of something harmful that spreads among people.

Example: The doctor warned us about the contagion spreading through the community.

contagious

IPA: /kənˈteɪdʒəs/

KK: /kənˈteɪdʒəs/

adjective

Definition: Able to be passed from one person to another, especially in the case of diseases or infections. It can also refer to something that spreads easily, like a smile or laughter.

Example: The flu is highly contagious, so it's important to wash your hands frequently.

contagiously

IPA: /kənˈteɪdʒəsli/

KK: /kənˈteɪdʒəsli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that can spread from one person or thing to another, often used in the context of diseases or emotions.

Example: The laughter spread contagiously through the room, making everyone smile.

contagiousness

IPA: /kənˈteɪdʒəsnəs/

KK: /kənˈteɪdʒəsnəs/

noun

Definition: The condition of being able to spread from one person to another, especially in relation to diseases.

Example: The contagiousness of the flu makes it important to get vaccinated.

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