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Exam: IELTS

defense

IPA: /dɪˈfɛns/

KK: /dɪˈfɛns/

noun

Definition: A way to protect or support something, often used in legal or sports contexts.

Example: The team's defense was strong, preventing the other side from scoring any points.

transitive verb

Definition: To take action to protect or guard against an attack or challenge.

Example: The team worked hard to defense their goal during the match.

defenseless

IPA: /dɪˈfɛns.ləs/

KK: /dɪˈfɛns ləs/

adjective

Definition: Not having any protection or means to defend oneself; easily harmed or attacked.

Example: The defenseless animals needed help to survive in the wild.

defenselessly

IPA: /dɪˈfɛnsəslɪ/

KK: /dɪˈfɛnsəslɪ/

adverb

Definition: In a way that shows a lack of protection or defense against harm or attack.

Example: The child stood defenselessly in front of the bully, unable to defend himself.

defenselessness

IPA: /dɪˈfɛns.ləs.nəs/

KK: /dɪˈfɛnsəsləsnəs/

noun

Definition: The state of being unable to defend oneself; a lack of protection or strength against harm.

Example: The defenselessness of the village made it an easy target for the invaders.

defensibility

IPA: /dɪˈfɛnsəˌbɪlɪti/

KK: /dɪˈfɛnsəˌbɪlɪti/

noun

Definition: The condition of being able to be defended or justified against criticism or attack.

Example: The defensibility of the argument was questioned during the debate.

defensible

IPA: /dɪˈfɛnsəbl/

KK: /dɪˈfɛnsəbl/

adjective

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

Example: The lawyer presented a defensible case in court.

defensibly

IPA: /dɪˈfɛnsəblɪ/

KK: /dɪˈfɛnsəblɪ/

adverb

Definition: In a way that can be defended or justified; in a manner that is reasonable or acceptable.

Example: The decision was made defensibly, considering all the available evidence.

defensive

IPA: /dɪˈfɛnsɪv/

KK: /dɪˈfɛnsɪv/

adjective

Definition: Intended to protect or resist against attack or criticism.

Example: The team adopted a defensive strategy to protect their lead in the game.

noun

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

Example: The team adopted a defensive strategy to protect their goal.

defensively

IPA: /dɪˈfɛnsɪvli/

KK: /dɪˈfɛnsɪvli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that protects oneself or avoids danger.

Example: She spoke defensively when questioned about her decision.

defensiveness

IPA: /dɪˈfɛnsɪvnəs/

KK: /dɪˈfɛnsɪvnəs/

noun

Definition: The quality or state of being protective or anxious about criticism, often leading to a defensive attitude.

Example: Her defensiveness made it difficult for her to accept feedback from her colleagues.

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