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Exam: IELTS

contestant

IPA: /kənˈtɛstənt/

KK: /kənˈtɛstənt/

noun

Definition: A person who takes part in a competition or contest.

Example: The contestant performed exceptionally well in the talent show.

contestation

IPA: /ˌkɒn.tɛsˈteɪ.ʃən/

KK: /kɒnˈtɛsteɪʃən/

noun

Definition: The act of challenging or disputing something, often in a formal or competitive context.

Example: The contestation of the election results led to a lengthy legal battle.

contested

IPA: /kənˈtɛstɪd/

KK: /kənˈtɛstɪd/

adjective

Definition: Describing something that is argued about or disputed, often because people have different opinions about it.

Example: The election results were contested by several candidates who claimed there were irregularities.

verb

Definition: To argue against something or to challenge it, often in a formal way.

Example: The results of the election were contested by several candidates.

contester

IPA: /kənˈtɛstər/

KK: /kənˈtɛstər/

noun

Definition: A person who challenges or disputes the results of a competition, election, or event.

Example: The contester raised concerns about the fairness of the election results.

context

IPA: /ˈkɒn.tɛkst/

KK: /ˈkɒn.tɛkst/

noun

Definition: The situation or background information that helps to understand something better, including the words or events that come before and after a specific part of text.

Example: To fully understand the author's message, you need to consider the context in which it was written.

contextual

IPA: /kənˈtɛkstʃuəl/

KK: /kənˈtɛkstʃuəl/

adjective

Definition: Relating to the situation or background in which something happens, which helps to understand its meaning or importance.

Example: To fully understand the story, you need to consider the contextual factors that influenced the characters' decisions.

contextualize

IPA: /kənˈtɛkʧuəlaɪz/

KK: /kənˈtɛkstəˌlaɪz/

transitive verb

Definition: To place something in a specific situation or background to help understand its meaning or importance.

Example: Teachers often contextualize new information to help students grasp complex concepts.

contextually

IPA: /kənˈtɛkstʃuəli/

KK: /kɒnˈtɛkstʃuəli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that relates to the situation or background in which something occurs.

Example: The meaning of the word can change contextually depending on how it is used in a sentence.

contiguous

IPA: /kənˈtɪɡ.ju.əs/

KK: /kənˈtɪg.ju.əs/

adjective

Definition: Connected or touching without any gaps; neighboring or adjacent.

Example: The two countries share a contiguous border that allows for easy travel between them.

contiguously

IPA: /kənˈtɪɡ.ju.əs.li/

KK: /kənˈtɪɡ.ju.əs.li/

adverb

Definition: In a way that things are next to each other without any gaps or interruptions.

Example: The houses were built contiguously, sharing walls with one another.

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