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Exam: IELTS

sadist

IPA: /ˈseɪdɪst/

KK: /ˈseɪdɪst/

noun

Definition: A person who enjoys causing pain or suffering to others.

Example: The villain in the movie was a sadist who took pleasure in torturing his victims.

sadistic

IPA: /səˈdɪstɪk/

KK: /səˈdɪstɪk/

adjective

Definition: Relating to someone who enjoys causing pain or suffering to others.

Example: The sadistic character in the movie took pleasure in the suffering of his victims.

sadistically

IPA: /səˈdɪstɪkli/

KK: /sæˈdɪstɪkli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that shows enjoyment in causing pain or suffering to others.

Example: He laughed sadistically as he watched the horror movie.

sadly

IPA: /ˈsædli/

KK: /ˈsædli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that shows sadness or regret.

Example: She sadly watched her friend leave for another city.

safe

IPA: //seɪf//

KK: /seɪf/

adjective

Definition: Not in danger; protected from harm or injury.

Example: Make sure you keep your valuables in a safe place.

noun

Definition: A strong metal box with a lock used to keep valuable items secure.

Example: He kept his important documents in a safe to protect them from theft.

safeguard

IPA: /ˈseɪfɡɑrd/

KK: /ˈseɪfˌɡɑrd/

noun

Definition: A measure or device that is used to protect something or someone from harm or danger.

Example: The new safety regulations include several safeguards to protect workers.

transitive verb

Definition: To protect something or someone from harm or danger.

Example: The new laws are designed to safeguard the environment.

safeguarding

IPA: //ˈseɪfɡɑːrdɪŋ//

KK: /ˈseɪfɡɑrdɪŋ/

noun

Definition: The act of protecting something or someone from harm or danger.

Example: The organization focuses on the safeguarding of children's rights.

verb

Definition: To protect something from harm or damage.

Example: The organization is focused on safeguarding the rights of children.

safekeeping

IPA: //ˈseɪfˌkiːpɪŋ//

KK: /ˈseɪfˌkiːpɪŋ/

noun

Definition: The action of keeping something safe or the condition of being protected from harm or danger.

Example: The museum has special rooms for the safekeeping of valuable artifacts.

safely

IPA: /ˈseɪfli/

KK: /ˈseɪfli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that protects from danger or harm; with care and caution.

Example: She drove safely through the stormy weather.

safer

IPA: /ˈseɪfər/

KK: /ˈseɪfər/

adjective

Definition: More secure or less dangerous than something else.

Example: Wearing a seatbelt makes driving safer.

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