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Exam: IELTS

depigmentation

IPA: /dɪˌpɪɡ.mənˈteɪ.ʃən/

KK: /dɪˌpɪɡ.mənˈteɪ.ʃən/

noun

Definition: The process of losing or removing the natural color from the skin, hair, or other tissues.

Example: The patient experienced depigmentation on their arms after the treatment.

depilate

IPA: /dɪˈpɪleɪt/

KK: /dɪˈpɪleɪt/

transitive verb

Definition: To remove hair from the body.

Example: She decided to depilate her legs before the summer.

depilation

IPA: /ˌdɛpɪˈleɪʃən/

KK: /dɛpɪˈleɪʃən/

noun

Definition: The process of removing hair from the body, either by pulling it out or using chemicals or tools.

Example: Many people choose depilation methods like waxing or shaving for hair removal.

depilatory

IPA: /dɪˈpɪləˌtɔri/

KK: /dɪˈpɪləˌtɔri/

adjective

Definition: Having the ability to remove hair.

Example: She used a depilatory cream to remove unwanted hair from her legs.

noun

Definition: A product, usually in liquid or cream form, that is used to remove unwanted hair from the body.

Example: She applied a depilatory to her legs before going to the beach.

deplane

IPA: /dɪˈpleɪn/

KK: /dɪˈpleɪn/

intransitive verb

Definition: To get off or leave an airplane after a flight has landed.

Example: Passengers will deplane from the rear of the aircraft first.

depletable

IPA: /dɪˈpliːtəbl/

KK: /dɪˈpliːtəbl/

adjective

Definition: Able to be used up or reduced in quantity.

Example: The depletable resources in the area are running low due to overuse.

depleted

IPA: /dɪˈpliːtɪd/

KK: /dɪˈpliːtɪd/

adjective

Definition: Used up or reduced in quantity, often referring to resources or energy that are no longer available.

Example: After the long hike, I felt completely depleted of energy.

verb

Definition: To reduce something in quantity or amount, often to the point of exhaustion.

Example: The long drought has depleted the water supply in the region.

depleter

IPA: /dɪˈpliːtə/

KK: /dɪˈpliːtər/

noun

Definition: A person or thing that reduces or uses up resources, often leading to a shortage.

Example: The factory was identified as a major depleter of local water supplies.

depletion

IPA: /dɪˈpliːʃən/

KK: /dɪˈpliːʃən/

noun

Definition: The process of using up a resource or the condition of having less of something than before.

Example: The depletion of natural resources is a serious concern for the environment.

depletive

IPA: /dɪˈpliːtɪv/

KK: /dɪˈpliːtɪv/

adjective

Definition: Something that can cause a reduction or decrease in quantity or amount.

Example: The depletive effects of overfishing can harm marine ecosystems.

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