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Exam: IELTS

affiliation

IPA: /əˌfɪliˈeɪʃən/

KK: /əˌfɪliˈeɪʃən/

noun

Definition: A connection or relationship between a person or group and a larger organization or group.

Example: Her affiliation with the university helped her gain access to valuable resources.

affinity

IPA: /əˈfɪnɪti/

KK: /əˈfɪnɪti/

noun

Definition: A natural liking or connection between people or things, often based on shared characteristics or feelings.

Example: She felt a strong affinity for the music of her childhood.

affirm

IPA: /əˈfɜːrm/

KK: /əˈfɜrm/

intransitive verb

Definition: To state something strongly and publicly, often to confirm its truth or validity.

Example: The witness chose to affirm rather than swear an oath during the trial.

transitive verb

Definition: To state something is true or to support it strongly.

Example: She affirmed her commitment to the project during the meeting.

affirmable

IPA: /əˈfɜːrməbl/

KK: /əˈfɜrməbl/

adjective

Definition: Something that can be confirmed or stated as true.

Example: The results of the study are affirmable by further research.

affirmance

IPA: /əˈfɜːrməns/

KK: /əˈfɜrməns/

noun

Definition: A decision that supports or confirms a previous decision made by a lower court or organization. It can also refer to the act of stating something is true or valid.

Example: The court's affirmance of the lower court's ruling was a significant victory for the plaintiff.

affirmation

IPA: /ˌæfərˈmeɪʃən/

KK: /æfərˈmeɪʃən/

noun

Definition: A positive statement or declaration that something is true, often used to express support or encouragement.

Example: Her daily affirmations helped boost her confidence and self-esteem.

affirmative

IPA: /əˈfɜːrmətɪv/

KK: /əˈfɜrmətɪv/

adjective

Definition: Describing something that confirms or agrees with a statement, often used to indicate a positive response or approval.

Example: The committee gave an affirmative response to the proposal.

adverb

Definition: Used to express agreement or confirmation, often in response to a question or statement.

Example: When asked if she would join the team, she replied affirmatively.

noun

Definition: A word or statement that shows agreement or approval, like saying yes. It can also refer to the side in a debate that supports a specific idea or proposal.

Example: When asked if she would attend the meeting, she replied with an affirmative.

affirmatively

IPA: /əˈfɜːrmətɪvli/

KK: /əˈfɜrməˌtɪvli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that shows agreement or approval.

Example: She responded affirmatively to the proposal.

affirmer

IPA: /əˈfɜːrmər/

KK: /əˈfɜrmər/

noun

Definition: A person who declares something to be true or supports a statement or belief.

Example: The affirmer of the contract ensured that all parties understood their obligations.

affix

IPA: /əˈfɪks/

KK: /əˈfɪks/

noun

Definition: A part of a word that is added to the beginning or end, like a prefix or suffix, to change its meaning or create a new word. It can also refer to something that is attached or added to something else.

Example: In linguistics, an affix can change the meaning of a word by adding a prefix or suffix.

transitive verb

Definition: To attach or add something to another object, often at the end or as an addition.

Example: Please affix the label to the package before sending it.

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