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Exam: IELTS

draw

IPA: /drɔː/

KK: /drɔ/

intransitive verb

Definition: To attract attention or interest; to pull in people or things.

Example: The new art exhibit is drawing a lot of visitors this weekend.

noun

Definition: A situation or event where no one wins, or a small dip in the ground where water collects, or the act of making a picture with a pencil or pen, or the act of inhaling smoke, or a specific play in football.

Example: The game ended in a draw, with neither team scoring more points than the other.

transitive verb

Definition: To cause something to come towards you or to take something from a source, often by pulling or attracting it.

Example: She can draw beautiful pictures with just a pencil.

drawback

IPA: /ˈdrɔːbæk/

KK: /ˈdrɔˌbæk/

noun

Definition: A disadvantage or a negative aspect of something that makes it less appealing or effective.

Example: The main drawback of this plan is its high cost.

drawing

IPA: /ˈdrɔːɪŋ/

KK: /ˈdrɔɪŋ/

noun

Definition: A picture or design made by marking a surface with lines, or the act of making such a picture.

Example: She created a beautiful drawing of the landscape.

drawn

IPA: /drɔːn/

KK: /drɔn/

adjective

Definition: Looking tired, worried, or ill, often with a tight or strained appearance.

Example: After a long week of work, she had a drawn expression on her face.

verb

Definition: To have pulled or moved something towards oneself or to have created a picture or image using a pen, pencil, or other tool.

Example: She has drawn a beautiful landscape for her art class.

dread

IPA: /drɛd/

KK: /drɛd/

adjective

Definition: Causing fear or anxiety; something that inspires great fear or awe.

Example: The dread of failing the exam kept her awake at night.

intransitive verb

Definition: To feel a strong fear or anxiety about something that may happen.

Example: She began to dread the thought of the upcoming exam.

noun

Definition: A strong feeling of fear or worry about something that may happen.

Example: She felt a sense of dread as the storm approached.

transitive verb

Definition: To feel great fear or anxiety about something that may happen in the future.

Example: She dreaded the thought of speaking in front of the large audience.

dreaded

IPA: /ˈdrɛdɪd/

KK: /drɛdɪd/

adjective

Definition: Causing fear or anxiety; something that people are afraid of or worry about.

Example: The dreaded exam was approaching, and many students felt nervous.

verb

Definition: To feel great fear or anxiety about something that may happen.

Example: She dreaded the thought of speaking in front of the large audience.

dreadful

IPA: /ˈdrɛd.fəl/

KK: /ˈdrɛd.fəl/

adjective

Definition: Very bad or unpleasant; causing fear or shock.

Example: The movie was so dreadful that I couldn't finish watching it.

noun

Definition: Not a valid English word.

Example: Not available

dreadfully

IPA: /ˈdrɛd.fəl.i/

KK: /ˈdrɛd.fəl.i/

adverb

Definition: In a way that is very bad or unpleasant; to a great degree.

Example: The movie was dreadfully boring, and I almost fell asleep.

dreadfulness

IPA: /ˈdrɛd.fəl.nəs/

KK: /ˈdrɛd.fəl.nəs/

noun

Definition: The quality or state of being very bad or causing fear and worry.

Example: The dreadfulness of the situation made everyone feel anxious.

dream

IPA: /drim/

KK: /drim/

intransitive verb

Definition: To experience thoughts, images, or emotions during sleep, or to imagine something you wish for.

Example: Last night, I dreamt about flying over the mountains.

noun

Definition: A series of thoughts, images, or feelings that happen while you are sleeping, or a strong desire for something you want to achieve.

Example: She had a beautiful dream about flying over the mountains.

transitive verb

Definition: To imagine or think about something that is not real or that you wish could happen.

Example: She dreams of traveling the world one day.

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