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Exam: IELTS

dilatory

IPA: /ˈdɪləˌtɔːri/

KK: /ˈdɪləˌtɔri/

adjective

Definition: This word describes someone or something that causes delays or is slow to act. It often refers to habits or actions that are not prompt and may involve procrastination.

Example: His dilatory approach to completing assignments often frustrated his teachers.

dilemma

IPA: /dɪˈlɛm.ə/

KK: /dɪˈlɛm.ə/

noun

Definition: A situation where a person has to choose between two or more difficult options, often with no clear right answer.

Example: She faced a dilemma about whether to accept the job offer or stay with her current employer.

diligence

IPA: /ˈdɪlɪdʒəns/

KK: /ˈdɪlɪdʒəns/

noun

Definition: The quality of being careful and hardworking in doing tasks or duties.

Example: She approached her studies with great diligence, ensuring she understood every topic.

diligent

IPA: /ˈdɪlɪdʒənt/

KK: /ˈdɪlɪdʒənt/

adjective

Definition: Showing careful and persistent work or effort in doing something.

Example: She is a diligent student who always completes her assignments on time.

diligently

IPA: /ˈdɪlɪdʒəntli/

KK: /ˈdɪlɪdʒəntli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that shows careful and persistent effort or hard work.

Example: She worked diligently on her project to ensure it was perfect.

diluent

IPA: /ˈdɪl.ju.ənt/

KK: /ˈdɪl.ju.ənt/

adjective

Definition: A word that describes something that helps to make a substance less concentrated by adding another substance.

Example: The chemist used a diluent to reduce the strength of the solution.

noun

Definition: A substance that is added to another substance to make it less concentrated or to dilute it, often used in chemistry and medicine.

Example: The chemist added a diluent to the solution to reduce its concentration.

dilute

IPA: /dɪˈluːt/

KK: /dɪˈluːt/

adjective

Definition: Made weaker or less concentrated, often by adding water or another substance.

Example: The chef decided to dilute the sauce with some broth to make it less strong.

transitive verb

Definition: To make a liquid weaker or less strong by adding more liquid, usually water, or to reduce the strength or quality of something.

Example: You can dilute the juice with water to make it less sweet.

dilution

IPA: /dɪˈluːʃən/

KK: /dɪˈluːʃən/

noun

Definition: The process of making something weaker or less concentrated, often by adding a liquid or another substance.

Example: The dilution of the solution made it less effective for the experiment.

dimension

IPA: /dɪˈmɛnʃən/

KK: /dɪˈmɛnʃən/

noun

Definition: A way to measure how big something is, like its width, height, or length. It can also refer to the scope or extent of something, especially when talking about problems or issues.

Example: The artist created a sculpture that explores the dimension of space in a unique way.

transitive verb

Definition: To cut or shape something to specific measurements or sizes.

Example: The artist will dimension the sculpture to fit the space perfectly.

dimensional

IPA: /dɪˈmɛnʃənl/

KK: /dɪˈmɛnʃənl/

adjective

Definition: Relating to the size or extent of something in space, often referring to the number of dimensions it has, such as two-dimensional or three-dimensional.

Example: The artist created a stunning three-dimensional sculpture that seemed to come to life.

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