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Exam: IELTS

dwarfism

IPA: /ˈdwɔːrfɪzəm/

KK: /ˈdwɔrfɪzəm/

noun

Definition: A medical condition where a person or animal has a much shorter height than average due to various causes.

Example: Dwarfism can affect a person's health and development in many ways.

dwell

IPA: /dwɛl/

KK: /dwɛl/

intransitive verb

Definition: To live in a specific place or to remain in a particular state or condition.

Example: They chose to dwell in the countryside for a quieter life.

dwelling

IPA: /ˈdwɛlɪŋ/

KK: /ˈdwelɪŋ/

noun

Definition: A place where people live, such as a house or apartment.

Example: They found a cozy dwelling in the countryside.

dwindle

IPA: /ˈdwɪndəl/

KK: /ˈdʷɪndəl/

intransitive verb

Definition: To gradually become smaller or fewer in amount, size, or strength until almost nothing is left.

Example: As the sun set, the light began to dwindle until it was dark.

transitive verb

Definition: To gradually become smaller or less in amount, size, or strength.

Example: The number of visitors to the park began to dwindle as the weather turned cold.

dwindling

IPA: /ˈdwɪndlɪŋ/

KK: /ˈdwin(d)lɪŋ/

adjective

Definition: Describing something that is becoming smaller or less in amount, size, or strength over time.

Example: The dwindling resources made it difficult for the community to thrive.

verb

Definition: To gradually become smaller or less in amount, size, or strength.

Example: The number of visitors to the park has been dwindling over the years.

dyarchy

IPA: //daɪˈɑːrki//

KK: /daɪˈɑrki/

noun

Definition: A system of government where two leaders or authorities share power.

Example: In a dyarchy, decisions are made collaboratively by both rulers.

dying

IPA: /ˈdaɪ.ɪŋ/

KK: /ˈdaɪɪŋ/

adjective

Definition: In a state of approaching death or ending; something that is fading away or coming to a close.

Example: The dying flowers in the garden need to be replaced with new ones.

verb

Definition: To stop living or to cease to exist; to pass away.

Example: The flowers are dying because they haven't been watered.

dynamic

IPA: /daɪˈnæmɪk/

KK: /daɪˈnæmɪk/

adjective

Definition: Describing something that is constantly changing, active, or full of energy and force.

Example: The dynamic nature of technology means that it is always evolving.

noun

Definition: A force or process that causes change or growth, often involving competing or conflicting elements.

Example: The dynamic between the two teams created an exciting atmosphere during the game.

dynamically

IPA: /daɪˈnæmɪkli/

KK: /daɪˈnæmɪkli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that is characterized by constant change, activity, or progress.

Example: The software updates dynamically to improve user experience.

dynamics

IPA: /daɪˈnæmɪks/

KK: /daɪˈnæmɪks/

noun

Definition: The study of forces and motion in a system, or the forces that cause change and activity in a particular area, such as social or musical contexts.

Example: The dynamics of the team changed after the new leader was appointed.

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