Exam: IELTS

Definition: Relating to or resembling a devil; often used to describe something that is wicked, mischievous, or excessively intense.

Example: The children played a devilish prank on their teacher.

Definition: In a manner that is extremely or very intense, often with a mischievous or wicked connotation.

Example: She smiled devilishly as she revealed her clever plan.

Definition: In a way that is mischievous or wicked, often with a sense of enjoyment or cleverness.

Example: He smiled devilishly as he revealed his clever plan.

Definition: The quality or state of being mischievous or wicked, often in a playful or teasing way.

Example: His devilishness made him both charming and troublesome at the same time.

Definition: Not honest or straightforward; often using tricks or deceit to achieve something.

Example: His devious plan to win the game was discovered by the referee.

Definition: In a way that is not straightforward or honest, often involving trickery or deceit.

Example: He deviously plotted to take over the company without anyone noticing.

Definition: The quality of being dishonest or tricky, often in a way that is not easily noticed.

Example: His deviousness made it hard for anyone to trust him.

Definition: A legal document or clause in a will that gives or transfers property or land to someone after a person's death.

Example: In her will, she included a devise that left her house to her daughter.

Definition: To create or plan something in your mind, especially a new idea or method.

Example: She devised a clever solution to the problem.

Definition: A person who receives property or assets through a will or legal document.

Example: The devisee was grateful to inherit the family estate from her late uncle.

Definition: A person who creates or plans something, especially a new idea or method.

Example: The deviser of the new software program received an award for innovation.

Definition: The act of creating a plan or a strategy for something.

Example: The devising of a new marketing strategy took several months.

Definition: To create or plan something carefully and with thought.

Example: She is devising a new strategy for the project.