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Exam: IELTS

ecchymosis

IPA: /ˌɛkɪˈmoʊsɪs/

KK: /ˌɛkɪˈmoʊsɪs/

noun

Definition: A condition where blood leaks from damaged blood vessels into the skin or tissues, causing a purple or blue discoloration.

Example: After the fall, she had a large ecchymosis on her arm that took weeks to heal.

ecchymotic

IPA: /ˌɛkɪˈmoʊtɪk/

KK: /ɛkɪˈmoʊtɪk/

adjective

Definition: Related to a type of bruise where blood leaks into the skin, causing discoloration.

Example: After the fall, she had an ecchymotic mark on her arm that took days to heal.

ecclesia

IPA: /ɪˈkliːziə/

KK: /ɪˈklɛziə/

noun

Definition: A group of people gathered for religious worship or a political assembly in ancient Greece.

Example: The ecclesia met to discuss important matters of the city-state.

ecclesial

IPA: /ɪˈkliːziəl/

KK: /ɪˈklizəl/

adjective

Definition: Relating to a church or its activities, teachings, or organization.

Example: The ecclesial community gathered for the annual service.

ecclesiastic

IPA: /ɪˈkliːziˌæstɪk/

KK: /ɪˈklizɪˌæstɪk/

adjective

Definition: Relating to the Christian church or its clergy.

Example: The ecclesiastic authority made a decision regarding the new church policies.

noun

Definition: A member of the clergy or a religious leader, often involved in church activities and services.

Example: The ecclesiastic delivered a powerful sermon during the Sunday service.

ecclesiastical

IPA: /ɪˌkliːziˈæstɪkəl/

KK: /ɪˌkliːziˈæstɪkəl/

adjective

Definition: Related to a church or its organization, often used to describe things like church architecture or clothing.

Example: The cathedral is known for its beautiful ecclesiastical design.

ecclesiological

IPA: /ɪˌkliːzɪəˈlɒdʒɪkəl/

KK: /ɪˌklɛziəˈlɑgɪkəl/

adjective

Definition: Relating to the study of the church, its structure, and its role in society.

Example: The conference focused on ecclesiological issues that affect modern worship practices.

ecclesiology

IPA: /ɪˌkliːʃiˈɒlədʒi/

KK: /ɪˌklɛʃiˈɑlədʒi/

noun

Definition: The study of the church, including its nature, structure, and functions, as well as its architecture and decoration.

Example: Ecclesiology helps us understand the role of the church in society.

eccrine

IPA: /ˈɛkrɪn/

KK: /ˈɛkrɪn/

adjective

Definition: Relating to a type of gland that secretes substances like sweat directly onto the surface of the skin.

Example: The eccrine glands help regulate body temperature by producing sweat.

echelon

IPA: /ˈɛʃ.ə.lɒn/

KK: /ˈɛʃəˌlɒn/

noun

Definition: A level or rank in an organization, system, or society, often arranged in a step-like formation.

Example: He worked hard to reach the upper echelon of the company.

transitive verb

Definition: To arrange in a step-like formation or level, often used in a military context.

Example: The troops were echeloned to create a strategic advantage during the battle.

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