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Exam: IELTS

agnosticism

IPA: /æɡˈnɒstɪsɪzəm/

KK: /æɡˈnɑːstɪsɪzəm/

noun

Definition: A belief system that holds that it is impossible to know for sure whether God exists or not, and that absolute truth about such matters cannot be proven.

Example: His agnosticism led him to question the existence of a higher power without committing to any specific belief.

ago

IPA: /əˈɡoʊ/

KK: /əˈɡoʊ/

adjective

Definition: Earlier than the current time.

Example: Not available

adverb

Definition: This word is used to refer to a time that is earlier than the present moment, indicating that something happened in the past.

Example: I visited Paris two years ago.

agog

IPA: /əˈɡɒɡ/

KK: /əˈgɔg/

adjective

Definition: Feeling very excited and eager about something that is going to happen.

Example: The children were agog with excitement as they waited for the circus to begin.

agonise

IPA: /ˈæɡənaɪz/

KK: /ˈæɡəˌnaɪz/

verb

Definition: To experience intense pain or suffering, often related to mental or emotional distress.

Example: She began to agonise over her decision to move to another city.

agonism

IPA: /ˈæɡənɪzəm/

KK: /ˈæɡənɪzəm/

noun

Definition: A type of competition or struggle, often seen in politics or contests, where individuals or groups compete for a prize or recognition.

Example: The agonism between the two political parties intensified as the election approached.

agonist

IPA: /ˈæɡənɪst/

KK: /ˈæɡənɪst/

noun

Definition: A person or substance that actively engages in a struggle, competition, or physiological reaction, often by interacting with a receptor in the body.

Example: The agonist binds to the receptor, triggering a response in the cell.

agonistic

IPA: /ˌæɡəˈnɪstɪk/

KK: /ˌæɡəˈnɪstɪk/

adjective

Definition: Relating to competition or conflict, often involving a struggle to win or prove a point.

Example: The agonistic nature of the debate led to heated exchanges between the participants.

agonistically

IPA: /ˌæɡəˈnɪstɪkli/

KK: /æɡəˈnɪstɪkli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that relates to competition or conflict, often involving struggle or rivalry.

Example: The competitors approached the challenge agonistically, ready to confront each other fiercely.

agonize

IPA: /ˈæɡəˌnaɪz/

KK: /ˈæɡəˌnaɪz/

intransitive verb

Definition: To experience intense physical or emotional pain, often involving a lot of effort or struggle.

Example: She began to agonize over her decision to move away.

transitive verb

Definition: To make someone feel very intense pain or emotional suffering.

Example: The thought of failing the exam began to agonize her.

agonized

IPA: /ˈæɡənaɪzd/

KK: /ˈæɡəˌnaɪzd/

adjective

Definition: Describing a state of extreme emotional or physical pain, often showing deep distress or suffering.

Example: She had an agonized expression on her face as she recalled the painful memories.

verb

Definition: To experience intense pain or suffering, either physically or emotionally.

Example: She agonized over the decision for days before finally choosing a path.

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