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Exam: IELTS

dogmatize

IPA: //ˈdɔɡməˌtaɪz//

KK: /dɔɡməˌtaɪz/

intransitive verb

Definition: To state opinions or beliefs in a very strong and forceful way, without considering other viewpoints.

Example: He tends to dogmatize about his beliefs, making it hard for others to share their opinions.

transitive verb

Definition: To declare something as an official belief or principle that must be accepted without question.

Example: The philosopher tended to dogmatize his views, insisting that they were the only correct interpretations.

doing

IPA: /ˈduːɪŋ/

KK: /ˈduːɪŋ/

noun

Definition: The activities or actions that people do, often referring to events or tasks that take place.

Example: The doings of the community were celebrated at the annual festival.

dole

IPA: /doʊl/

KK: /doʊl/

noun

Definition: A portion of money, food, or clothing that is given to help people in need, often provided by the government or charitable organizations.

Example: Many families rely on the dole to make ends meet during tough times.

transitive verb

Definition: To give out something, especially in small amounts or as charity.

Example: The organization decided to dole out food and supplies to those in need.

doleful

IPA: /ˈdoʊlfəl/

KK: /ˈdoʊlfəl/

adjective

Definition: Feeling or showing sadness and sorrow; expressing grief or mourning.

Example: She had a doleful expression after hearing the bad news.

dolefully

IPA: /ˈdoʊlfəli/

KK: /ˈdoʊlfəli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that shows sadness or sorrow.

Example: She spoke dolefully about her lost pet.

dolefulness

IPA: /ˈdoʊl.fəl.nəs/

KK: /ˈdoʊl.fəl.nəs/

noun

Definition: The quality or state of being sad or mournful.

Example: Her face was filled with dolefulness as she remembered her lost friend.

dolichocephalic

IPA: /ˌdoʊlɪkoʊˈsɛfəlɪk/

KK: /dɑˈlɪkəˌsɛfəlɪk/

adjective

Definition: This term describes a type of head shape that is longer than average, specifically with a cephalic index that is lower than 76.

Example: The anthropologist noted that the dolichocephalic skulls were common in certain populations.

dolichocephaly

IPA: /ˌdoʊlɪkoʊˈsɛfəli/

KK: /dɑːlɪkoʊˈsɛfəli/

noun

Definition: The condition of having a long and narrow head shape.

Example: Dolichocephaly can be observed in certain populations and is often measured in anthropometric studies.

dollarization

IPA: /ˌdɒləraɪˈzeɪʃən/

KK: /ˈdɑlərəˌzeɪʃən/

noun

Definition: The process where a country uses the US dollar as its main currency instead of its own.

Example: Dollarization can help stabilize a country's economy by reducing inflation.

dolomitization

IPA: /ˌdoʊləˌmɪtəˈzeɪʃən/

KK: /dɑːˌloʊmɪtaɪˈzeɪʃən/

noun

Definition: The process of changing limestone into dolomite by replacing some of its calcium with magnesium.

Example: Dolomitization can significantly alter the properties of the rock.

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