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Exam: IELTS

agism

IPA: /ˈeɪdʒɪzəm/

KK: /ˈeɪdʒɪzəm/

noun

Definition: Discrimination or prejudice against individuals based on their age, often targeting older adults.

Example: The company faced criticism for its agism in hiring practices, favoring younger candidates over more experienced ones.

agitate

IPA: /ˈædʒɪteɪt/

KK: /ˈædʒɪˌteɪt/

intransitive verb

Definition: To cause people to become excited or concerned about an issue, often by encouraging them to take action.

Example: The activists decided to agitate for climate change awareness.

transitive verb

Definition: To stir up or excite someone or something, often causing them to feel anxious or disturbed. It can also mean to promote a cause or idea through discussion or writing.

Example: The protestors agitate for social change through rallies and speeches.

agitatedly

IPA: //ˈædʒɪteɪdɪdli//

KK: /ˈædʒɪˌteɪdɪdli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that shows strong feelings of worry, nervousness, or excitement.

Example: She spoke agitatedly, her voice trembling with emotion.

agitation

IPA: /ˌædʒɪˈteɪʃən/

KK: /ˌædʒɪˈteɪʃən/

noun

Definition: A state of being very upset or disturbed, often involving strong feelings or emotions. It can also refer to the act of causing excitement or unrest about a particular issue.

Example: The constant agitation in the crowd made it difficult to hear the speaker.

agitational

IPA: /ˌædʒɪˈteɪʃənl/

KK: /ˌædʒɪˈteɪʃənl/

adjective

Definition: Connected to or having the qualities of stirring up public interest or support for a political cause.

Example: The agitational tactics used by the activists were effective in raising awareness.

agitative

IPA: /ˈædʒɪˌteɪtɪv/

KK: /ˈædʒɪˌteɪtɪv/

adjective

Definition: Causing a feeling of excitement or disturbance, often leading to unrest or agitation.

Example: The agitative speech stirred the crowd into action.

agitator

IPA: //ˈædʒɪˌteɪtə//

KK: /ˈædʒɪˌteɪtər/

noun

Definition: A person or device that stirs or shakes things, often used to describe someone who encourages others to take action, especially in politics or social issues.

Example: The agitator rallied the crowd to demand change.

agitprop

IPA: //ˈædʒɪtprɒp//

KK: /ˈædʒɪtprɒp/

noun

Definition: This term refers to political messages or ideas that are spread mainly through creative works like writing, plays, music, or visual art.

Example: The play was criticized for its heavy use of agitprop to convey political messages.

agnosia

IPA: /æɡˈnoʊziə/

KK: /æɡˈnoʊziə/

noun

Definition: A condition where a person cannot recognize or understand sensory information, like sounds or images, often due to brain injury.

Example: The patient was diagnosed with agnosia, making it difficult for him to recognize familiar faces.

agnostic

IPA: //æɡˈnɒstɪk//

KK: /æɡˈnɑːstɪk/

adjective

Definition: Describing a person who believes that it is impossible to know whether God exists or not, or relating to the idea that certain things are unknown or unknowable.

Example: He identified as an agnostic, believing that the existence of a higher power is unknown.

noun

Definition: A person who believes that it is not possible to know if there is a God or not, and is uncertain about religious beliefs.

Example: As an agnostic, she felt that the existence of God was beyond human understanding.

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