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Exam: IELTS

desiccant

IPA: /ˈdɛsɪkənt/

KK: /ˈdɛsɪkənt/

noun

Definition: A material that absorbs moisture from the air to keep things dry.

Example: The package included a desiccant to prevent moisture damage to the electronics.

desiccate

IPA: //ˈdɛsɪkeɪt//

KK: /ˈdɛsɪˌkeɪt/

adjective

Definition: Lacking energy or vitality; dry and lifeless.

Example: The desiccate landscape seemed to drain all hope from the travelers.

intransitive verb

Definition: To become dry or lose moisture.

Example: The flowers began to desiccate in the hot sun.

transitive verb

Definition: To remove moisture from something, making it completely dry.

Example: The sun can desiccate the soil if there is no rain for a long time.

desiccated

IPA: /ˈdɛsɪˌkeɪtɪd/

KK: /ˈdɛsɪˌkeɪtɪd/

adjective

Definition: Having had moisture removed; dried out.

Example: The desiccated fruit was perfect for making trail mix.

verb

Definition: To remove moisture from something, making it dry.

Example: The fruits were desiccated to preserve them for a longer time.

desiccation

IPA: /ˌdɛsɪˈkeɪʃən/

KK: /dɛsɪˈkeɪʃən/

noun

Definition: The process of removing moisture from something, often resulting in it becoming dry or dehydrated.

Example: The desiccation of the fruit made it last longer without spoiling.

desideratum

IPA: /dɪˌzɪdəˈrɑːtəm/

KK: /dɪˌzɪdəˈrɑːtəm/

noun

Definition: A thing that is desired or wanted, often considered essential or necessary.

Example: The new policy aims to address the main desideratum of improving employee satisfaction.

design

IPA: /dɪˈzaɪn/

KK: /dɪˈzaɪn/

intransitive verb

Definition: To create plans or drawings for something, often with a specific purpose in mind.

Example: She loves to design new furniture for her home.

noun

Definition: A plan or drawing that shows how something will be made or organized.

Example: The architect presented a beautiful design for the new building.

transitive verb

Definition: To create or plan something with a specific purpose or intention, often involving artistic or technical skills.

Example: She will design a new logo for the company.

designate

IPA: /ˈdɛzɪɡneɪt/

KK: /ˈdɛzɪɡneɪt/

adjective

Definition: Referring to someone who has been chosen for a position or role but has not yet officially taken on the responsibilities.

Example: The commissioner designate will start their duties next month.

transitive verb

Definition: To choose someone or something for a specific role or purpose, or to indicate or specify something clearly.

Example: The committee will designate a new leader at the next meeting.

designated

IPA: /ˈdɛzɪɡneɪtɪd/

KK: /ˈdɛzɪɡneɪtɪd/

adjective

Definition: Referring to someone or something that has been officially chosen or assigned for a particular purpose or role.

Example: The designated driver ensured everyone got home safely after the party.

verb

Definition: To officially choose someone or something for a specific purpose or role.

Example: The committee designated her as the new team leader.

designator

IPA: /dɪˈzeɪɡnətər/

KK: /dɪˈzeɪɡnətər/

noun

Definition: A person or term that assigns a name or title to something.

Example: The designator of the project was responsible for choosing the name.

designatory

IPA: /dɪˈzeɪnəˌtɔri/

KK: /dɪˈzeɪnəˌtɔri/

adjective

Definition: Relating to or serving as a designation or label for something.

Example: The designatory term helped clarify the role of the new employee in the company.

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