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Exam: IELTS

desirous

IPA: /dɪˈzaɪərəs/

KK: /dɪˈzaɪərəs/

adjective

Definition: Feeling a strong wish or longing for something.

Example: She was desirous of a new adventure in her life.

desirously

IPA: /dɪˈzaɪərəsli/

KK: /dɪˈzaɪərəsli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that shows a strong wish or longing for something.

Example: She looked at the beautiful dress desirously, wishing it were hers.

desirousness

IPA: /dɪˈzaɪərəsnəs/

KK: /dɪˈzaɪərəsnəs/

noun

Definition: The condition of wanting something or having a strong wish for something.

Example: Her desirousness for adventure led her to travel the world.

desist

IPA: /dɪˈzɪst/

KK: /dɪˈzɪst/

intransitive verb

Definition: To stop doing something or to refrain from continuing an action.

Example: She decided to desist from arguing and let the matter go.

desistance

IPA: /dɪˈzɪstəns/

KK: /dɪˈzɪstəns/

noun

Definition: The act of stopping or refraining from doing something.

Example: His desistance from smoking improved his health significantly.

desk

IPA: /dɛsk/

KK: /dɛsk/

noun

Definition: A piece of furniture with a flat or sloping surface used for writing, working, or studying, often equipped with drawers or compartments.

Example: She placed her books on the desk before starting her homework.

deskbound

IPA: /ˈdɛskˌbaʊnd/

KK: /dɛskˌbaʊnd/

adjective

Definition: Referring to someone whose job requires them to work primarily at a desk, often leading to limited physical activity.

Example: After years of being deskbound, she decided to take up jogging to stay healthy.

desktop

IPA: /ˈdɛsk.tɒp/

KK: /ˈdɛsktɒp/

adjective

Definition: Relating to something that is intended to be used on a desk or table, such as a computer or telephone.

Example: I prefer using a desktop computer for my work because it has a larger screen.

noun

Definition: The surface of a desk or the main screen area of a computer where icons and windows are displayed.

Example: I organized my files on the desktop of my computer.

desmosomal

IPA: /dɛsˈmoʊsəməl/

KK: /dɛsˈmoʊsəməl/

adjective

Definition: Relating to a type of cell structure that helps cells stick together in tissues.

Example: The desmosomal connections between the cells provide strength to the tissue.

desmosome

IPA: /ˈdɛzməˌsoʊm/

KK: /ˈdɛzməˌsoʊm/

noun

Definition: A part of a cell that helps stick cells together to form tissues.

Example: Desmosomes are important for maintaining the structure of epithelial tissues.

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