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Exam: IELTS

abominate

IPA: /əˈbɒmɪneɪt/

KK: /əˈbɑːməˌneɪt/

transitive verb

Definition: To strongly dislike or hate something very much.

Example: Many people abominate cruelty towards animals.

abomination

IPA: /əˌbɒmɪˈneɪʃən/

KK: /əˌbɑː.məˈneɪ.ʃən/

noun

Definition: Something that is very unpleasant or disgusting, often causing strong feelings of dislike or hatred.

Example: The idea of cheating in sports is an abomination to true athletes.

aboriginal

IPA: /ˌæbəˈrɪdʒənəl/

KK: /ˌæbəˈrɪdʒənl/

adjective

Definition: Relating to the original inhabitants of a place, especially the indigenous peoples of Australia, or something that has existed in a region from the very beginning.

Example: The aboriginal culture has a rich history that dates back thousands of years.

noun

Definition: A member of the original people who lived in a particular place, especially in Australia. This term is often used to refer to the Indigenous peoples of Australia.

Example: The aboriginal people have a rich cultural heritage that dates back thousands of years.

aboriginally

IPA: /ˌæbəˈrɪdʒənəli/

KK: /ˌæbəˈrɪdʒənəli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that relates to the original inhabitants of a place, especially in reference to their culture or traditions.

Example: The land was aboriginally inhabited by various tribes long before colonization.

abort

IPA: /əˈbɔːrt/

KK: /əˈbɔrt/

intransitive verb

Definition: To stop something from continuing or developing, often before it is finished or fully formed.

Example: The mission was aborted due to technical difficulties.

noun

Definition: The act of stopping or ending something before it is finished, often used in contexts like computer programs, projects, or flights.

Example: The mission was a failure due to an unexpected abort of the launch sequence.

transitive verb

Definition: To stop something from continuing or to end it before it is finished, often used in the context of ending a pregnancy or halting a process.

Example: The doctor had to abort the procedure due to unforeseen complications.

aborted

IPA: /əˈbɔːtɪd/

KK: /əˈbɔrtɪd/

adjective

Definition: Describing something that has been stopped or ended before it was completed, often before reaching its full development or potential.

Example: The aborted project left many questions unanswered.

verb

Definition: To have stopped something before it was completed, often because it was not going as planned.

Example: The mission was aborted due to technical difficulties.

abortifacient

IPA: /əˌbɔːrtɪˈfeɪʃənt/

KK: /əˌbɔːrtɪˈfeɪʃənt/

adjective

Definition: Referring to something that causes the termination of a pregnancy.

Example: The doctor prescribed an abortifacient to terminate the pregnancy.

noun

Definition: A substance or device that causes the termination of a pregnancy.

Example: The doctor prescribed an abortifacient to terminate the pregnancy.

abortion

IPA: /əˈbɔːrʃən/

KK: /əˈbɔrʃən/

noun

Definition: A medical procedure that ends a pregnancy by removing an embryo or fetus from the uterus, often because it cannot survive or for other health reasons.

Example: The debate over abortion continues to be a contentious issue in society.

abortionist

IPA: /əˈbɔːrʃənɪst/

KK: /əˈbɔrʃənɪst/

noun

Definition: A person who carries out medical procedures to end a pregnancy.

Example: The abortionist explained the procedure to the patient.

abortive

IPA: /əˈbɔːtɪv/

KK: /əˈbɔrtɪv/

adjective

Definition: This word describes something that is unsuccessful or fails to achieve its intended goal. It can also refer to something that is not fully developed or is incomplete.

Example: The team's abortive efforts to secure funding left them without resources for the project.

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