Exam: IELTS

Definition: A person who is involved in a campaign or movement to promote a cause, often with a strong sense of purpose or dedication.

Example: The environmental crusader worked tirelessly to raise awareness about climate change.

Definition: To be pressed or squeezed with force, often resulting in damage or destruction.

Example: The crowd began to crush together as the concert started.

Definition: Causing someone to feel very sad or defeated; overwhelming in a negative way.

Example: The news of the team's loss was crushing for the fans.

Definition: The act of pressing or squeezing something with force so that it breaks or loses its shape.

Example: The crushing of the grapes is an important step in making wine.

Definition: To press or squeeze something with force so that it breaks or becomes flat.

Example: She was crushing the garlic to add to the sauce.

Definition: In a way that is very overwhelming or disheartening, often causing a sense of defeat or discouragement.

Example: The team's crushingly defeat left them feeling hopeless about the season.

Definition: Relating to animals like crabs and lobsters that have a hard outer shell.

Example: The crustaceous creatures scuttled across the sandy beach.

Definition: Relating to the outer layer or surface of a planet, especially the earth or the moon.

Example: The crustal movements can lead to earthquakes and volcanic activity.

Definition: The most important or central point of a problem or issue that needs to be resolved.

Example: The crux of the debate was whether to prioritize economic growth or environmental protection.

Definition: To shed tears or make a loud sound because of strong emotions like sadness or pain.

Example: The baby began to cry when it was hungry.

Definition: Something that is very bad or deserving strong disapproval; it can also refer to a situation that urgently needs attention.

Example: It is a crying shame that so many people are still without homes.

Definition: Relating to the study of the effects of low temperatures on living organisms and biological systems.

Example: Cryobiological research is essential for understanding how cells survive freezing temperatures.