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Exam: IELTS

scepticism

IPA: /ˈskɛptɪsɪzəm/

KK: /ˈskɛptɪsɪzəm/

noun

Definition: A way of thinking that involves doubting or questioning accepted beliefs or opinions.

Example: Her scepticism about the new policy led her to ask many questions during the meeting.

sceptre

IPA: /ˈsɛptə/

KK: /ˈsɛptər/

noun

Definition: A decorated staff that is held by kings or queens during formal events to show their power and authority.

Example: The queen held her sceptre high during the coronation ceremony.

schadenfreude

IPA: //ˈʃɑːdənˌfrɔɪdə//

KK: /ˈʃɑːdənˌfrɔɪdə/

noun

Definition: A feeling of joy or satisfaction that comes from seeing someone else's difficulties or misfortunes.

Example: She felt a sense of schadenfreude when her rival failed the exam.

schedule

IPA: /ˈʃɛdjuːl/

KK: /ˈskɛdʒuːl/

noun

Definition: A plan or list that shows when things will happen, like events or appointments, often organized by time.

Example: I checked my schedule to see if I was free for lunch.

transitive verb

Definition: To arrange or plan something to happen at a specific time or date.

Example: We need to schedule a meeting for next week.

scheduled

IPA: /ˈʃɛdʒ.uːld/

KK: /ˈskɛdʒuld/

adjective

Definition: Planned or arranged to happen at a specific time.

Example: The meeting is scheduled for next Tuesday at 10 AM.

verb

Definition: To arrange for something to happen at a specific time in the future.

Example: The meeting was scheduled for next Tuesday.

schema

IPA: /ˈskiːmə/

KK: /ˈskiːmə/

noun

Definition: A structured plan or outline that helps to organize information or ideas.

Example: The teacher provided a schema to help students understand the complex topic.

schematic

IPA: //skɪˈmætɪk//

KK: /skɪˈmætɪk/

adjective

Definition: Relating to a plan or diagram that shows how something works or is organized.

Example: The engineer presented a schematic diagram of the new bridge design.

noun

Definition: A drawing or diagram that shows the structure or arrangement of something, often used in technical fields like engineering or electronics.

Example: The engineer presented a schematic of the new circuit design to the team.

schematically

IPA: /sɪˈmætɪkli/

KK: /skɪˈmætɪkli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that represents the main ideas or structure of something, often using a diagram or outline.

Example: The project was explained schematically to help everyone understand the main concepts.

scheme

IPA: /skim/

KK: /skim/

intransitive verb

Definition: To create plans or ideas, often in a clever or secretive way.

Example: They began to scheme about how to win the competition.

noun

Definition: A plan or arrangement that is often secret or involves a series of actions to achieve a specific goal.

Example: The company has a new scheme to improve employee productivity.

transitive verb

Definition: To make a secret plan or plot, often with the intention of achieving something dishonest or harmful.

Example: She began to scheme about how to get her promotion at work.

scheming

IPA: /ˈskiːmɪŋ/

KK: /ˈskimɪŋ/

adjective

Definition: Having a tendency to make secret plans or plots, often for dishonest or selfish purposes.

Example: The scheming villain plotted to take over the city.

verb

Definition: To make secret plans or plots, often with the intention of achieving something dishonest or underhanded.

Example: She was scheming to take over the company by undermining her boss.

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