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Exam: IELTS

defamer

IPA: /dɪˈfeɪmər/

KK: /dɪˈfeɪmər/

noun

Definition: A person who speaks badly about someone else, damaging their reputation.

Example: The journalist was accused of being a defamer after publishing false information about the celebrity.

default

IPA: /dɪˈfɔlt/

KK: /dɪˈfɔlt/

intransitive verb

Definition: To fail to fulfill an obligation or requirement, such as not appearing in court or not making a payment.

Example: He defaulted on his loan payments, which affected his credit score.

noun

Definition: A situation or condition that happens automatically when no other choice is made, or a failure to meet an obligation, especially in finance.

Example: The software will use the default settings unless you change them.

transitive verb

Definition: To fail to fulfill a duty or obligation, such as not appearing in court or not making a payment.

Example: If you default on your loan, the bank may take legal action against you.

defeat

IPA: /dɪˈfiːt/

KK: /dɪˈfit/

noun

Definition: A loss in a competition or battle, where one side does not win and the other side is successful.

Example: The team faced a tough defeat in the championship game.

transitive verb

Definition: To win against someone in a competition or conflict, causing them to lose.

Example: The team managed to defeat their rivals in the championship game.

defeatable

IPA: /dɪˈfiːtəbl/

KK: /dɪˈfiːtəbl/

adjective

Definition: Able to be beaten or overcome in a competition or conflict.

Example: The team was confident that they were not defeatable this season.

defeated

IPA: /dɪˈfiːtɪd/

KK: /dɪˈfitɪd/

adjective

Definition: Having lost a battle, contest, or struggle; feeling overwhelmed or unable to succeed.

Example: After the final match, the team felt defeated despite their hard work.

verb

Definition: To have lost a contest or battle; to have been overcome or beaten by someone or something.

Example: The team was defeated in the final match of the tournament.

defeatism

IPA: /dɪˈfiːtɪzəm/

KK: /dɪˈfitɪzəm/

noun

Definition: A way of thinking where a person believes that failure is inevitable and does not try to change the situation.

Example: His defeatism prevented him from taking any action to improve his circumstances.

defeatist

IPA: /dɪˈfiːtɪst/

KK: /dɪˈfitɪst/

adjective

Definition: Relating to a belief that defeat is inevitable or that failure is expected.

Example: His defeatist attitude made it hard for the team to stay motivated during tough times.

noun

Definition: A person who believes that defeat is inevitable or who has a negative attitude towards success.

Example: Despite the challenges, she refused to be a defeatist and continued to strive for her goals.

defeature

IPA: /dɪˈfiːtʃər/

KK: /dɪˈfiːtʃər/

noun

Definition: The act of causing something to lose its original form or appearance, often resulting in damage or disfigurement.

Example: The artist's work was criticized for its defeature, which altered the original beauty of the sculpture.

defecate

IPA: /ˈdɛfɪˌkeɪt/

KK: /dɛfɪˌkeɪt/

intransitive verb

Definition: To release waste from the body through the bowels.

Example: The doctor explained that it is normal to defecate several times a week.

transitive verb

Definition: To expel waste material from the body through the bowels.

Example: The doctor explained that it is important to defecate regularly for good health.

defecation

IPA: /ˌdɛfɪˈkeɪʃən/

KK: /dɛfɪˈkeɪʃən/

noun

Definition: The process of getting rid of waste from the body through the bowels.

Example: Defecation is a normal part of the digestive process.

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