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Exam: IELTS

dictate

IPA: /dɪkˈteɪt/

KK: /dɪkˈteɪt/

intransitive verb

Definition: To say something aloud so that someone else can write it down or record it.

Example: The teacher will dictate the test instructions to the students.

noun

Definition: A command or rule that is given by someone in authority, often requiring obedience or adherence.

Example: The manager issued a dictate that all employees must attend the meeting.

transitive verb

Definition: To say something aloud so that someone else can write it down or to control or command something.

Example: The manager will dictate the terms of the contract during the meeting.

dictation

IPA: /dɪkˈteɪʃən/

KK: /dɪkˈteɪʃən/

noun

Definition: The act of saying words aloud so that someone can write them down or record them.

Example: The teacher gave a dictation for the students to practice their spelling.

dictator

IPA: /dɪkˈteɪtə/

KK: /dɪkˈteɪtər/

noun

Definition: A person who rules a country with total power, often in a cruel or oppressive way.

Example: The dictator imposed strict laws and limited the freedoms of the citizens.

dictatorial

IPA: /dɪkˈtɔːrɪəl/

KK: /dɪkˈtɔrɪəl/

adjective

Definition: Relating to a ruler with absolute power, often ruling in a harsh or oppressive way.

Example: The leader's dictatorial style made it difficult for anyone to voice their opinions.

dictatorially

IPA: /dɪkˈteɪtərɪəli/

KK: /dɪkˈteɪtərɪəli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that is characteristic of a dictator, often involving the use of absolute power and authority without consideration for others' opinions or rights.

Example: The leader ruled dictatorially, making decisions without consulting anyone else.

dictatorialness

IPA: /dɪkˈtɔːrɪəl.nəs/

KK: /dɪkˈtɔːrɪəlˌnɛs/

noun

Definition: The quality or state of being controlling and demanding, often without allowing others to have a say.

Example: The manager's dictatorialness made it difficult for the team to express their ideas.

dictatorship

IPA: /dɪkˈteɪtəʃɪp/

KK: /dɪkˈteɪtərˌʃɪp/

noun

Definition: A form of government where one person or a small group has complete control and power over the state, often without democratic processes.

Example: The country was under a dictatorship for many years, with no elections or freedom of speech.

diction

IPA: /ˈdɪkʃən/

KK: /ˈdɪkʃən/

noun

Definition: The choice and use of words in speaking or writing, as well as how clearly and distinctly they are pronounced.

Example: The author's diction made the story more engaging and vivid.

dictionary

IPA: //ˈdɪkʃənɛri//

KK: /ˈdɪkʃəˌnɛri/

noun

Definition: A reference book or electronic resource that provides an alphabetical list of words along with their meanings, pronunciations, and other information.

Example: I looked up the word in the dictionary to find its meaning.

verb

Definition: A reference book that contains words listed in alphabetical order along with their meanings, pronunciations, and other information.

Example: I need to look up the meaning of this word in the dictionary.

dicumarol

IPA: //dɪˈkjuːməˌrɒl//

KK: /dɪˈkjuːmərɒl/

noun

Definition: A type of medicine that helps prevent blood from clotting, often used to treat certain blood conditions.

Example: The doctor prescribed dicumarol to help manage the patient's blood clotting issues.

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