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Exam: IELTS

sanitorium

IPA: //sæ.nɪˈtɔː.ri.əm//

KK: /sænɪˈtɔːrɪəm/

noun

Definition: A place where people go to receive treatment for long-term illnesses, especially those related to the lungs or tuberculosis.

Example: After her illness, she spent several months in a sanitorium to recover her health.

sanity

IPA: /ˈsæn.ɪ.ti/

KK: /ˈsænɪti/

noun

Definition: The state of having a healthy mind and being able to think clearly and make good decisions.

Example: After a long day at work, she needed some time to relax and regain her sanity.

saphenous

IPA: /ˈsæfɪnəs/

KK: /sæfɪnəs/

adjective

Definition: Connected to or located near a specific vein in the leg that is important for blood circulation.

Example: The surgeon explained the importance of the saphenous vein during the procedure.

sapid

IPA: /ˈsæpɪd/

KK: /ˈsæpɪd/

adjective

Definition: Having a strong and pleasant taste or flavor; enjoyable to eat or drink.

Example: The chef prepared a sapid dish that delighted all the guests.

sapidity

IPA: /səˈpɪdəti/

KK: /səˈpɪdəti/

noun

Definition: The quality or state of having a strong, pleasant taste or flavor.

Example: The sapidity of the dish made it a favorite among the guests.

sapiens

IPA: /ˈseɪpiənz/

KK: /ˈseɪpiənz/

adjective

Definition: This term refers to characteristics or qualities associated with modern humans, distinguishing them from earlier human ancestors.

Example: The study of sapiens behavior helps us understand the evolution of human society.

sapiently

IPA: //ˈseɪpɪəntli//

KK: /ˈseɪpɪəntli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that shows great wisdom or intelligence.

Example: She spoke sapiently about the challenges facing the community.

saponification

IPA: /ˌsæpəˌnɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/

KK: /sæpənɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/

noun

Definition: A chemical process that occurs when fats or oils react with an alkali to produce soap and glycerin.

Example: The saponification of fats is essential in soap making.

saponified

IPA: /səˈpɒnɪfaɪd/

KK: /sæpənɪfaɪd/

adjective

Definition: Describes a substance that has undergone a chemical process to become soap-like, usually involving the reaction of fats or oils with an alkali.

Example: The saponified oils in the soap create a rich lather when mixed with water.

verb

Definition: To convert fats or oils into soap by a chemical reaction with an alkali.

Example: The oils were saponified to create a natural soap.

saponify

IPA: /səˈpɒnɪfaɪ/

KK: /səˈpɒnɪfaɪ/

intransitive verb

Definition: To undergo a chemical process where fats or oils are converted into soap and glycerin, usually by the action of an alkali.

Example: When heated with lye, the oils will saponify, creating soap.

transitive verb

Definition: To change a fat or oil into soap through a chemical process.

Example: The process to saponify the oils requires careful measurement of the ingredients.

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