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Exam: IELTS

rutile

IPA: //ˈruːtaɪl//

KK: /ˈruːtaɪl/

noun

Definition: A shiny mineral that is usually red, reddish-brown, or black, made of titanium dioxide, and is used in jewelry, as an ore, and in various products like paints.

Example: Rutile is often used in the production of titanium and as a pigment in paints.

ruttish

IPA: /ˈrʌtɪʃ/

KK: /ˈrʌtɪʃ/

adjective

Definition: Having strong sexual desires or urges; often used to describe animals during mating season.

Example: The ruttish behavior of the deer was evident during the mating season.

ruttishness

IPA: /ˈrʌtɪʃnəs/

KK: /ˈrʌtɪʃnəs/

noun

Definition: A state of being sexually excited or aroused.

Example: The ruttishness of the animals during mating season was evident in their behavior.

sabbatical

IPA: /səˈbætɪkəl/

KK: /səˈbætɪkəl/

adjective

Definition: Connected to a day of rest or a special year of rest, often observed in religious contexts.

Example: Many people take a sabbatical to recharge and reflect on their lives.

noun

Definition: A period of time when someone takes a break from their regular work or studies, often to rest, travel, or pursue other interests.

Example: After working for seven years, she decided to take a sabbatical to travel around the world.

sabotage

IPA: /ˈsæbəˌtɑːʒ/

KK: /ˈsæbəˌtɑʒ/

noun

Definition: An act of deliberately damaging or obstructing something, especially to hinder a cause or effort.

Example: The workers were accused of sabotage after they damaged the machinery.

transitive verb

Definition: To deliberately damage or destroy something to prevent it from working properly, often for political or military reasons.

Example: The workers decided to sabotage the machinery to protest against unfair treatment.

saboteur

IPA: /ˌsæbəˈtɜr/

KK: /sæbəˈtɜr/

noun

Definition: A person who deliberately damages or destroys something, especially to hinder a process or organization.

Example: The saboteur was caught trying to disrupt the factory's production line.

saccade

IPA: /səˈkeɪd/

KK: /sæˈkeɪd/

noun

Definition: A quick movement of the eyes from one point to another, often used when looking at different objects or reading text.

Example: During the experiment, the participants' saccades were measured to understand their visual attention.

saccharase

IPA: //ˈsæk.ə.reɪs//

KK: /sæˈkɛrˌeɪs/

noun

Definition: A type of enzyme that helps break down sugars, specifically sucrose, into simpler sugars like glucose and fructose.

Example: Saccharase is important in the digestion of carbohydrates.

saccharide

IPA: //ˈsækəraɪd//

KK: /sæˈkærɪd/

noun

Definition: A type of compound made of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen, often found in sugars and starches, where the ratio of hydrogen to oxygen is typically 2:1.

Example: Glucose is a simple saccharide that provides energy to our bodies.

saccharin

IPA: //ˈsæk.ə.rɪn//

KK: /sæˈkɛrɪn/

noun

Definition: A white powder that is much sweeter than regular sugar and is used as a sweetener without calories.

Example: Many people use saccharin as a sugar substitute in their coffee.

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