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Exam: IELTS

drunkenness

IPA: /ˈdrʌŋkənnəs/

KK: /ˈdrʌŋkənnəs/

noun

Definition: A condition where a person has consumed too much alcohol and is unable to think or act normally.

Example: His drunkenness led to poor decisions at the party.

dry

IPA: /draɪ/

KK: /draɪ/

adjective

Definition: Not wet; free from moisture or liquid.

Example: The ground was dry after several days without rain.

intransitive verb

Definition: To lose moisture or become free from liquid.

Example: The clothes will dry in the warm breeze.

noun

Definition: A state or condition where there is little to no moisture or water present.

Example: The dry in the desert made it hard for plants to grow.

transitive verb

Definition: To remove moisture from something, making it free of wetness.

Example: I need to dry the clothes after washing them.

dryly

IPA: /ˈdraɪli/

KK: /draɪli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that is not emotional or enthusiastic; often used to describe a way of speaking that is serious or matter-of-fact.

Example: He explained the rules of the game dryly, without any excitement.

dual

IPA: /ˈdjuːəl/

KK: /djuəl/

adjective

Definition: Having two parts or aspects, often similar or complementary in nature.

Example: The device has dual functions, allowing it to be used as both a phone and a camera.

noun

Definition: A grammatical term that refers to a form used to indicate two items or people, often found in certain languages.

Example: In some languages, the dual form is used to specify exactly two objects or individuals.

dualise

IPA: /ˈdjuːəlaɪz/

KK: /ˈdjuːəlaɪz/

verb

Definition: To make something dual or to divide it into two parts or aspects.

Example: The software can dualise the input data for better analysis.

dualism

IPA: /ˈdjuːəlɪzəm/

KK: /ˈdjuːəlɪzəm/

noun

Definition: The belief or theory that there are two fundamental parts or aspects to something, such as the mind and body, or good and evil.

Example: In philosophy, dualism suggests that the mind and body are distinct and separate entities.

dualist

IPA: /ˈdjuːəlɪst/

KK: /ˈdjuːəlɪst/

adjective

Definition: Relating to the belief that there are two fundamental principles or realities, often in contrast or opposition to each other.

Example: The philosopher presented a dualist perspective on the mind-body relationship.

noun

Definition: A person who believes in the existence of two fundamental principles or realities, often in the context of good and evil or mind and body.

Example: The philosopher was a dualist, arguing that the mind and body are separate entities.

dualistic

IPA: /ˈdjuː.ə.lɪs.tɪk/

KK: /ˈdjuːəlɪstɪk/

adjective

Definition: Relating to the idea that there are two fundamental principles or realities, often in contrast or opposition to each other.

Example: The philosopher presented a dualistic view of the mind and body, suggesting they are separate entities.

duality

IPA: /djuˈælɪti/

KK: /djuˈælɪti/

noun

Definition: The state of having two different parts or aspects that are often opposite or contrasting.

Example: The duality of her personality made her both charming and unpredictable.

dub

IPA: /dʌb/

KK: /dʌb/

intransitive verb

Definition: To hit or strike a drum or to make a thrust with a weapon.

Example: The drummer began to dub a lively rhythm during the performance.

noun

Definition: A type of music that emphasizes bass and drum rhythms, often created by remixing existing recordings, or a copy of a recording that has been altered.

Example: The DJ played a dub version of the popular song that highlighted the bass line.

transitive verb

Definition: To add sound to a film or recording, or to make a copy of a recording.

Example: They decided to dub the movie in several languages for international release.

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