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Exam: IELTS

defect

IPA: /dɪˈfɛkt/

KK: /dɪˈfɛkt/

intransitive verb

Definition: To leave a group or organization, often to join a different one, especially in a political or military context.

Example: He decided to defect from the army and join the rebels.

noun

Definition: A flaw or imperfection that makes something less effective or valuable.

Example: The product was recalled due to a defect in its design.

defection

IPA: /dɪˈfɛkʃən/

KK: /dɪˈfɛkʃən/

noun

Definition: A situation where someone leaves a group or organization to join another, often for political reasons.

Example: His defection from the party surprised everyone.

defector

IPA: /dɪˈfɛktər/

KK: /dɪˈfɛktər/

noun

Definition: A person who leaves their country or group to join another, often for political reasons.

Example: The defector revealed important information about the government's plans.

defeminization

IPA: /dɪˌfɛmɪnaɪˈzeɪʃən/

KK: /dɪˌfɛmɪnaɪˈzeɪʃən/

noun

Definition: The process of making something less feminine or removing feminine characteristics.

Example: The defeminization of certain roles in society has led to a shift in gender perceptions.

defence

IPA: /dɪˈfɛns/

KK: /dɪˈfɛns/

noun

Definition: A way to protect something or someone from harm or attack.

Example: The team worked hard on their defence to prevent the opposing team from scoring.

defenceman

IPA: /dɪˈfɛnsˌmæn/

KK: /dɪˈfɛnsˌmæn/

noun

Definition: A player in ice hockey or lacrosse whose main job is to stop the other team from scoring goals.

Example: The defenceman blocked the shot and helped his team win the game.

defend

IPA: /dɪˈfɛnd/

KK: /dɪˈfɛnd/

intransitive verb

Definition: To protect oneself or something from harm or attack; to take action to support or justify something.

Example: In the game, the players must defend their goal from the opposing team.

transitive verb

Definition: To protect someone or something from harm or attack, or to argue in support of a person or idea.

Example: The lawyer will defend her client in court.

defendable

IPA: /dɪˈfɛndəbl/

KK: /dɪˈfɛndəbl/

adjective

Definition: Able to be protected or justified against attack or criticism.

Example: The lawyer presented a defendable case in court.

defendant

IPA: /N/A/

KK: /N/A/

adjective

Definition: Not a valid English word.

Example: Not available

noun

Definition: A person who is accused in a court of law and must defend themselves against the charges.

Example: The defendant pleaded not guilty to the charges brought against him.

defender

IPA: /dɪˈfɛndər/

KK: /dɪˈfɛndər/

noun

Definition: A person who protects or defends someone or something from harm or attack.

Example: The defender blocked the shot to keep the team in the game.

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