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Exam: IELTS

scattershot

IPA: /ˈskætərˌʃɒt/

KK: /ˈskætərˌʃɑt/

adjective

Definition: Describing something that is done in a random or haphazard manner, often covering a wide range without a clear focus.

Example: His scattershot approach to problem-solving made it difficult to find effective solutions.

scavenge

IPA: /ˈskæv.ɪndʒ/

KK: /ˈskævɪndʒ/

intransitive verb

Definition: To search for and collect items that are discarded or no longer wanted, often from waste or dead things.

Example: The birds scavenge for food in the garbage bins.

transitive verb

Definition: To search for and collect useful items or materials from discarded or unwanted things.

Example: The children went to the beach to scavenge for interesting shells and stones.

scenario

IPA: /səˈnɛr.i.oʊ/

KK: /səˈnɛrɪoʊ/

noun

Definition: A description of a possible situation or sequence of events, often used for planning or imagining what might happen in the future.

Example: In the scenario where it rains tomorrow, we will have to cancel the picnic.

scenarist

IPA: /sɪˈnɛrɪst/

KK: /sɪˈnɛrɪst/

noun

Definition: A person who writes screenplays for films or television shows.

Example: The scenarist worked late into the night to finish the script for the new movie.

scene

IPA: /siːn/

KK: /sin/

noun

Definition: A part of a play, movie, or story where a specific event happens, or a place where something occurs.

Example: The final scene of the movie was very emotional.

scenic

IPA: /ˈsiːnɪk/

KK: /ˈsiːnɪk/

adjective

Definition: Relating to beautiful natural views or landscapes that are visually pleasing.

Example: We took a scenic route to enjoy the beautiful countryside.

noun

Definition: A representation or illustration of beautiful natural landscapes or views.

Example: The artist created a scenic painting of the mountains at sunset.

scenically

IPA: /sɪˈniːkli/

KK: /sɪˈniːkli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that relates to or is characteristic of beautiful or picturesque scenes.

Example: The countryside was scenically beautiful, attracting many tourists.

scenographer

IPA: /sɪˈnɒɡrəfə/

KK: /sɪˈnɒɡrəfə/

noun

Definition: A person who creates and designs the scenery and sets for theater, film, or television productions.

Example: The scenographer worked late into the night to finalize the set design for the play.

sceptic

IPA: /ˈskɛptɪk/

KK: /ˈskɛptɪk/

noun

Definition: A person who doubts or questions accepted beliefs or opinions, often requiring evidence before accepting something as true.

Example: The scientist was a sceptic about the new theory until more evidence was presented.

sceptical

IPA: /ˈskɛptɪkəl/

KK: /ˈskɛptɪkəl/

adjective

Definition: Having doubts or a lack of belief about something; not easily convinced.

Example: She was sceptical about the effectiveness of the new medicine.

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