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Exam: GRE (Verbal)

scandalize

IPA: /ˈskændəˌlaɪz/

KK: /ˈskændəˌlaɪz/

transitive verb

Definition: To shock or offend someone by doing something that is considered morally wrong or inappropriate.

Example: The movie scandalized many viewers with its controversial themes.

scandalized

IPA: /ˈskændəˌlaɪzd/

KK: /ˈskændəˌlaɪzd/

adjective

Definition: Feeling shocked or upset by something that is considered wrong or immoral.

Example: She was scandalized by the news of the politician's corruption.

verb

Definition: To shock or upset someone by something considered immoral or wrong.

Example: She was scandalized by the news of the politician's corruption.

scandalizing

IPA: /ˈskændəlaɪzɪŋ/

KK: /ˈskændəˌlaɪzɪŋ/

adjective

Definition: Causing shock or outrage due to improper or immoral behavior.

Example: The scandalizing news spread quickly through the town, leaving everyone in disbelief.

verb

Definition: To shock or offend someone by doing something considered morally wrong or inappropriate.

Example: The politician's actions were scandalizing to many of his supporters.

scandalous

IPA: //ˈskændələs//

KK: /ˈskændələs/

adjective

Definition: Causing shock or outrage, often because it is morally wrong or offensive.

Example: The scandalous news about the politician shocked everyone in the community.

scandalously

IPA: /ˈskændələsli/

KK: /ˈskændələsli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that causes public outrage or shock due to improper behavior or actions.

Example: The politician acted scandalously, leading to widespread criticism.

scandalousness

IPA: /ˈskændələsnəs/

KK: /ˈskændələsnəs/

noun

Definition: The quality of being shocking or causing public outrage due to improper behavior or actions.

Example: The scandalousness of the politician's actions led to widespread public protests.

scandium

IPA: //ˈskændiəm//

KK: /ˈskændiəm/

noun

Definition: A shiny, silver-white metal that is part of the group of elements known as rare earth metals. It is used in making special alloys and in some types of lamps.

Example: Scandium is often used to improve the strength of aluminum alloys.

scansion

IPA: /ˈskænʃən/

KK: /ˈskænʃən/

noun

Definition: The process of analyzing a poem or verse to identify its rhythm and meter.

Example: The teacher explained the scansion of the poem to help the students understand its structure.

scant

IPA: /skænt/

KK: /skænt/

adjective

Definition: Not enough in amount or quantity; very little or barely sufficient.

Example: The recipe called for a scant amount of salt, so I added just a pinch.

transitive verb

Definition: To provide less than what is needed or to treat something with little attention or care.

Example: The teacher had to scant the time spent on each topic due to the tight schedule.

scantier

IPA: /ˈskæntiər/

KK: /ˈskæntiər/

adjective

Definition: Having less than what is needed; insufficient or inadequate in amount or quantity.

Example: The food supply was scantier this year due to the drought.

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