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Exam: IELTS

convoke

IPA: /kənˈvoʊk/

KK: /kənˈvoʊk/

verb

Definition: To bring people together for a meeting or gathering.

Example: The president decided to convoke a special session of Congress to discuss the new law.

convolute

IPA: /kənˈvɒl.juːt/

KK: /kɒnˈvɒl.juːt/

verb

Definition: To twist or turn something into a complicated shape or form, often by folding or coiling it.

Example: The artist decided to convolute the paper to create a unique sculpture.

convoluted

IPA: //kənˈvɒl.ju.tɪd//

KK: /kɒnˈvɒlʊtɪd/

adjective

Definition: Something that is very complex and difficult to understand, often because it has many twists and turns.

Example: The plot of the movie was so convoluted that I had trouble following it.

convulsant

IPA: /kənˈvʌlsənt/

KK: /kənˈvʌlsənt/

adjective

Definition: Causing or producing sudden, uncontrolled movements or contractions in the body.

Example: The doctor prescribed a convulsant medication to help manage the patient's seizures.

noun

Definition: A substance that causes muscle contractions or seizures, often used in medical contexts.

Example: The doctor prescribed a convulsant to help manage the patient's seizures.

convulse

IPA: /kənˈvʌlz/

KK: /kənˈvəlz/

intransitive verb

Definition: To shake or move suddenly and violently, often in a way that is uncontrolled.

Example: The patient began to convulse during the seizure.

convulsion

IPA: /kənˈvʌlʃən/

KK: /kənˈvəlʃən/

noun

Definition: A sudden, intense, and involuntary contraction of muscles, often resulting in shaking or spasms. It can also refer to a violent disturbance or upheaval.

Example: The patient experienced a convulsion that required immediate medical attention.

convulsionary

IPA: /kənˈvʌlʃənəri/

KK: /kənˈvəlʃənˌɛri/

adjective

Definition: Relating to or characterized by convulsions, which are sudden, violent movements of the body.

Example: The patient experienced convulsionary episodes that required immediate medical attention.

noun

Definition: A person who experiences or causes convulsions, often related to seizures or spasms.

Example: The doctor explained that a convulsionary might need special care during a seizure.

convulsive

IPA: /kənˈvʌlsɪv/

KK: /kənˈvʌlsɪv/

adjective

Definition: Relating to or characterized by sudden, violent movements or spasms in the body.

Example: The patient experienced convulsive episodes that required immediate medical attention.

convulsively

IPA: /kənˈvʌlsɪvli/

KK: /kənˈvʌlsɪvli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that involves sudden, violent movements or spasms.

Example: He shook convulsively after the shocking news.

convulsiveness

IPA: /kənˈvʌlsɪvnəs/

KK: /kənˈvʌlsɪvnəs/

noun

Definition: The condition of having sudden, violent movements or spasms in the body.

Example: The patient experienced convulsiveness during the seizure, causing concern among the medical staff.

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