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Exam: IELTS

scarcer

IPA: /ˈskɛr.sər/

KK: /ˈskɛr.sɚ/

adjective

Definition: This word describes something that is not easy to find or is available in limited amounts.

Example: Water is scarcer in desert regions than in areas with abundant rainfall.

scarcest

IPA: /ˈskɛr.kɪst/

KK: /ˈskɛr.kəst/

adjective

Definition: This word describes something that is in very short supply or not easily available.

Example: Water is the scarcest resource in the desert.

scarcity

IPA: /ˈskɛr.ə.sɪ.ti/

KK: /ˈskɛr.ə.sɪ.ti/

noun

Definition: A situation where there is not enough of something, such as resources or goods, to meet the demand.

Example: The scarcity of water in the region has led to strict conservation measures.

scare

IPA: /skɛr/

KK: /skɛr/

adjective

Definition: Intended to frighten or alarm people.

Example: The movie was filled with scare scenes that made everyone jump.

intransitive verb

Definition: To become frightened or to feel fear.

Example: The loud noise made me scare.

noun

Definition: A feeling of sudden fear or alarm, often caused by something unexpected or frightening.

Example: The loud noise gave me a scare.

transitive verb

Definition: To cause someone to feel fear or anxiety suddenly.

Example: The loud noise scared the children.

scared

IPA: /skɛrd/

KK: /skɛrd/

adjective

Definition: Feeling fear or anxiety about something; being afraid.

Example: She was scared when she heard the loud noise outside.

verb

Definition: To feel frightened or alarmed.

Example: She was scared when she heard a loud noise in the dark.

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.

scarey

IPA: /ˈskɛri/

KK: /ˈskɛri/

adjective

Definition: Causing fear or anxiety; frightening.

Example: The scary movie kept me on the edge of my seat.

scarier

IPA: /ˈskɛəriər/

KK: /ˈskɛriər/

adjective

Definition: More frightening or causing more fear than something else.

Example: The movie was scarier than I expected.

scariest

IPA: /ˈskɛriəst/

KK: /ˈskɛrɪəst/

adjective

Definition: The most frightening or causing the greatest fear.

Example: That was the scariest movie I have ever seen!

scarification

IPA: /ˌskærɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/

KK: /skærɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/

noun

Definition: The process of making cuts or scratches on the surface of something, often to promote growth or healing, or as a form of punishment or penance.

Example: The gardener used scarification to improve the health of the lawn by removing thatch and allowing air to reach the roots.

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