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Exam: IELTS

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.

scannable

IPA: /ˈskænəbl/

KK: /ˈskænəbl/

adjective

Definition: Able to be quickly read or examined, often referring to text or images that are easy to scan visually.

Example: The brochure was designed to be scannable, making it easy for readers to find important information quickly.

scanned

IPA: /skænd/

KK: /skænd/

adjective

Definition: Converted to a digital format using a device that captures images or text.

Example: The scanned document was sent via email.

verb

Definition: To look at something carefully in order to find information or to check for something.

Example: She scanned the document for any errors before submitting it.

scanner

IPA: /ˈskænər/

KK: /ˈskænər/

noun

Definition: A device that reads or captures information from documents, images, or objects, often used for digitizing or analyzing data.

Example: I used a scanner to digitize my old photographs.

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.

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