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Exam: IELTS

cramp

IPA: /kræmp/

KK: /kræmp/

intransitive verb

Definition: To experience a painful tightening of muscles, often causing discomfort or difficulty in movement.

Example: After running for a long time, I often cramp in my legs.

noun

Definition: A sudden and painful tightening of a muscle, often caused by overuse or strain.

Example: After running for an hour, I felt a cramp in my leg.

cranial

IPA: /ˈkreɪ.ni.əl/

KK: /ˈkræn.i.əl/

adjective

Definition: This word describes something that is connected to the skull or the part of the head that contains the brain.

Example: The doctor examined the cranial structure to check for any abnormalities.

cranially

IPA: /ˈkreɪ.ni.ə.li/

KK: /ˈkræn.i.ə.li/

adverb

Definition: In a manner that relates to the skull or head.

Example: The doctor examined the patient cranially to assess any potential head injuries.

craniocerebral

IPA: /ˌkreɪniəʊˈsɛrɪbrəl/

KK: /ˌkreɪniəʊsəˈrɛbrəl/

adjective

Definition: Relating to both the skull and the brain.

Example: The doctor explained the craniocerebral injury sustained in the accident.

craniofacial

IPA: /ˌkreɪniəˈfeɪʃəl/

KK: /ˈkrænioʊˌfeɪʃəl/

adjective

Definition: Relating to both the skull and the face.

Example: The doctor specializes in craniofacial surgery to correct facial deformities.

craniometry

IPA: /ˌkreɪniˈɒmətri/

KK: /kren-i-om-e-tri/

noun

Definition: The study and measurement of the skull to understand its features, which can relate to factors like gender, ethnicity, or physical type.

Example: Craniometry is often used in anthropology to analyze human skulls from different populations.

craniotomy

IPA: /ˌkreɪ.niˈɒt.ə.mi/

KK: /ˈkreɪniˌɑːtəmi/

noun

Definition: A surgical procedure that involves making an opening in the skull to access the brain or other structures inside the head.

Example: The doctor performed a craniotomy to remove the tumor from the patient's brain.

cranium

IPA: /ˈkreɪ.ni.əm/

KK: /ˈkreɪ.ni.əm/

noun

Definition: The part of the skull that surrounds and protects the brain.

Example: The doctor examined the cranium for any signs of injury.

cranky

IPA: /ˈkræŋ.ki/

KK: /ˈkræŋki/

adjective

Definition: Easily annoyed or in a bad mood; often irritable or grumpy.

Example: My neighbor is always cranky in the morning before his coffee.

crash

IPA: /kræʃ/

KK: /kræʃ/

intransitive verb

Definition: To suddenly stop functioning or to break violently, often making a loud noise.

Example: The car crashed into the tree after losing control.

noun

Definition: A sudden event where two or more vehicles collide, or a loud noise caused by something breaking. It can also refer to a significant decline in value, such as in the stock market.

Example: The car crash caused a major traffic jam on the highway.

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