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Exam: IELTS

curricular

IPA: /kəˈrɪkjʊlər/

KK: /kəˈrɪkjələr/

adjective

Definition: Related to the subjects and courses that are taught in a school or educational program.

Example: The school is updating its curricular offerings to include more science and technology classes.

curriculum

IPA: /kəˈrɪkjʊləm/

KK: /kəˈrɪk.jə.ləm/

noun

Definition: A plan or list of courses and subjects that are taught in a school or educational program.

Example: The school updated its curriculum to include more technology classes.

cursive

IPA: /ˈkɜːrsɪv/

KK: /ˈkɜːrsɪv/

adjective

Definition: A style of writing where the letters are connected in a flowing manner, making it easier to write quickly.

Example: She wrote her notes in cursive to make them look more elegant.

noun

Definition: A style of writing where the letters are connected, often used for handwriting.

Example: She wrote her name in cursive on the card.

cursiveness

IPA: /ˈkɜːrsɪvnəs/

KK: /ˈkɜrsɪvnəs/

noun

Definition: The quality or characteristic of being written in a flowing, connected style, often used in handwriting.

Example: Her cursiveness made her handwriting look elegant and fluid.

cursor

IPA: /ˈkɜːrsər/

KK: /ˈkɜrsər/

noun

Definition: A movable indicator on a computer screen that shows where text can be entered or edited.

Example: I moved the cursor to click on the link.

cursorily

IPA: /ˈkɜːrsəˌriːli/

KK: /ˈkɜrsərɪli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that is quick and not thorough, often missing important details.

Example: She glanced cursorily at the report before the meeting.

cursory

IPA: /ˈkɜːr.səri/

KK: /ˈkɜr.sɚ.i/

adjective

Definition: Done quickly and without paying much attention to details.

Example: She gave a cursory look at the report before the meeting.

curtail

IPA: /kɜːrˈteɪl/

KK: /kɜrˈteɪl/

verb

Definition: To make something shorter or to reduce its amount or extent.

Example: The school decided to curtail the summer vacation by two weeks.

curtailment

IPA: /kərˈteɪlmənt/

KK: /kɜrˈteɪlmənt/

noun

Definition: The action of reducing or limiting something, often in terms of time, amount, or extent.

Example: The curtailment of services during the pandemic affected many businesses.

curtilage

IPA: /ˈkɜːrtɪlɪdʒ/

KK: /ˈkɜr.tɪ.lɪdʒ/

noun

Definition: The area of land that is directly around a house, usually enclosed by a fence or wall.

Example: The children played in the curtilage of their home, enjoying the fresh air and sunshine.

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