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Exam: GRE (Verbal)

scaremonger

IPA: /ˈskɛrˌmʌŋɡər/

KK: /ˈskɛrˌmʌŋɡər/

noun

Definition: A person who spreads fear or panic by sharing alarming information or rumors, often without good reason.

Example: The scaremonger spread false information about the storm, causing unnecessary panic in the community.

scarifyingly

IPA: /ˈskɛrɪfaɪɪŋli/

KK: /skɛrɪfaɪɪŋli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that causes fear or anxiety; frighteningly.

Example: The horror movie was scarifyingly intense, leaving the audience on the edge of their seats.

scarlatinal

IPA: /ˌskɑːr.ləˈtiː.nəl/

KK: /ˈskɑːrlətɪnəl/

adjective

Definition: Related to a type of illness known as scarlet fever, which is characterized by a red rash and fever.

Example: The doctor diagnosed the child with a scarlatinal infection after observing the rash.

scathe

IPA: /skeɪð/

KK: /skeɪð/

noun

Definition: Harm or injury caused to someone or something.

Example: The scathe of the accident left many people injured.

transitive verb

Definition: To criticize someone or something very harshly; to cause harm or injury, especially through words or actions.

Example: The article was meant to scathe the politician for his controversial decisions.

scathing

IPA: /ˈskeɪðɪŋ/

KK: /ˈskeɪðɪŋ/

adjective

Definition: Very critical or harsh in a way that can hurt someone's feelings or reputation.

Example: The critic wrote a scathing review of the movie, pointing out all its flaws.

scathingly

IPA: /ˈskeɪðɪŋli/

KK: /ˈskeɪðɪŋli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that is very critical or harsh, often expressing strong disapproval.

Example: The critic spoke scathingly about the movie, pointing out its many flaws.

scatological

IPA: /ˌskætəˈlɒdʒɪkəl/

KK: /skætəˈlɑgɪkəl/

adjective

Definition: Relating to the study of excrement or to obscene topics, often used in literature or humor.

Example: The comedian's scatological jokes made some audience members uncomfortable.

scatology

IPA: /skæˈtɒlədʒi/

KK: /skæˈtɑlədʒi/

noun

Definition: The study or interest in excrement and related bodily functions, often in a humorous or obscene context.

Example: The professor's lecture on scatology included discussions about the historical significance of excrement in various cultures.

scatter

IPA: /ˈskætər/

KK: /ˈskætər/

intransitive verb

Definition: To move apart and spread out in different directions.

Example: The leaves began to scatter in the wind.

noun

Definition: A small amount of things that are spread out in different places, not in a regular pattern.

Example: There was a scatter of leaves on the ground after the wind blew.

transitive verb

Definition: To cause something to spread out or move in different directions, often by throwing or distributing it.

Example: She decided to scatter the seeds across the garden.

scattering

IPA: /ˈskætərɪŋ/

KK: /ˈskætərɪŋ/

adjective

Definition: Not arranged in a regular pattern; spread out over a wide area or in different directions.

Example: The scattering leaves created a beautiful mosaic on the ground.

noun

Definition: The act of spreading things over a wide area or the state of being spread out in different directions.

Example: There was a scattering of leaves across the park after the storm.

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