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Exam: IELTS

contributor

IPA: /kənˈtrɪb.jʊ.tər/

KK: /kənˈtrɪb.jʊ.tər/

noun

Definition: A person who gives help, support, or money to a project, organization, or cause.

Example: She is a regular contributor to the local charity, donating both time and money.

contributory

IPA: /kənˈtrɪb.jʊ.tɔː.ri/

KK: /kənˈtrɪb.jʊ.tɔːr.i/

adjective

Definition: Something that helps to cause or bring about a result or is related to giving or contributing.

Example: Her contributory efforts in the project were greatly appreciated by the team.

noun

Definition: A person or thing that helps to cause or bring about something, often by providing support or resources.

Example: The contributory played a vital role in the success of the project by providing essential funding.

contrite

IPA: /kənˈtraɪt/

KK: /kənˈtraɪt/

adjective

Definition: Feeling sorry for something bad that you have done and wanting to make it right.

Example: After realizing his mistake, he felt contrite and apologized to everyone.

contritely

IPA: /kənˈtraɪtli/

KK: /kənˈtraɪtli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that shows regret or remorse for something you have done wrong.

Example: She apologized contritely for her mistake during the meeting.

contriteness

IPA: /kənˈtraɪtnəs/

KK: /kənˈtraɪtnəs/

noun

Definition: The condition of feeling sorry or remorseful for something wrong that one has done.

Example: After realizing his mistake, he expressed his contriteness to his friends.

contrition

IPA: /kənˈtrɪʃən/

KK: /kənˈtrɪʃən/

noun

Definition: A feeling of deep regret or sorrow for having done something wrong.

Example: After realizing the harm he caused, he felt a strong sense of contrition.

contrive

IPA: /kənˈtraɪv/

KK: /kənˈtraɪv/

intransitive verb

Definition: To create or devise a plan or scheme, often in a clever or skillful way.

Example: They managed to contrive a solution to the problem despite the difficulties.

transitive verb

Definition: To create or plan something in a clever or skillful way, often by using imagination or ingenuity.

Example: She managed to contrive a solution to the problem using only a few materials.

contrived

IPA: /kənˈtraɪvd/

KK: /kənˈtraɪvd/

adjective

Definition: Something that is planned or made up rather than happening naturally; it often seems forced or unrealistic.

Example: The movie's ending felt contrived and didn't resonate with the audience.

contriver

IPA: /kənˈtraɪvər/

KK: /kənˈtraɪvər/

noun

Definition: A person who creates or plans something, often in a clever or skillful way.

Example: The contriver of the new project had a brilliant plan to improve efficiency.

control

IPA: /kənˈtroʊl/

KK: /kənˈtroʊl/

noun

Definition: The power to influence or direct people's behavior or the course of events; a means of limiting or regulating something.

Example: The manager has full control over the project's budget and timeline.

transitive verb

Definition: To manage or influence something, often to keep it within certain limits or to ensure it behaves in a desired way.

Example: She tried to control her emotions during the meeting.

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