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Exam: IELTS

schilling

IPA: /ˈʃɪlɪŋ/

KK: /ˈʃɪlɪŋ/

noun

Definition: A former unit of currency used in Austria before the country switched to the euro.

Example: Before the euro was introduced, I used to exchange my dollars for schillings when I traveled to Austria.

schism

IPA: /ˈskɪzəm/

KK: /ˈskɪzəm/

noun

Definition: A division or separation between groups, often referring to a disagreement or conflict within a religious organization.

Example: The schism in the church led to the formation of two separate congregations.

schismatic

IPA: /skɪzˈmætɪk/

KK: /skɪzˈmætɪk/

adjective

Definition: Relating to a division or split, especially in a religious or political context.

Example: The schismatic group formed after disagreements over leadership.

noun

Definition: A person who supports or participates in a division or split, especially in a religious or political context.

Example: The schismatic refused to follow the traditional teachings of the church.

schismatical

IPA: /ˈskɪz.mə.tɪ.kəl/

KK: /ˈskɪz.mə.tɪ.kəl/

adjective

Definition: Relating to or characterized by a division or split, especially in a religious or political context.

Example: The schismatical factions within the church caused significant conflict among the members.

schismatically

IPA: /ˈskɪz.mə.tɪk.li/

KK: /ˈskɪz.mə.tɪk.li/

adverb

Definition: In a way that shows division or separation, often in a religious or political context.

Example: The two groups acted schismatically, refusing to cooperate with each other.

schismatize

IPA: /ˈskɪz.mə.taɪz/

KK: /ˈskɪz.mə.taɪz/

intransitive verb

Definition: To participate in a division or split, especially within a religious context, leading to a separation from a group or community.

Example: The members of the congregation began to schismatize over differing beliefs.

schistosity

IPA: /ˌskɪsˈtɒsɪti/

KK: /ˌskɪstəˈsɪti/

noun

Definition: The condition of a rock that has a layered or flaky structure, often seen in metamorphic rocks.

Example: The schistosity of the rock made it easy to split into thin sheets.

schistosomal

IPA: //ˌʃɪstəˈsoʊməl//

KK: /ʃɪstəˈsoʊməl/

adjective

Definition: Relating to a type of parasitic worm known as schistosomes, which can cause a disease called schistosomiasis.

Example: The schistosomal infection can lead to serious health issues if not treated promptly.

schistosome

IPA: /ˈʃɪstəˌsoʊm/

KK: /ˈskɪstəˌsoʊm/

noun

Definition: A type of flatworm that lives in the blood of humans and other animals, often causing disease.

Example: The schistosome can lead to serious health issues if not treated properly.

schistosomiasis

IPA: /ˌʃɪstəʊsəˈmaɪəsɪs/

KK: /ʃɪstəˈsoʊməˌaɪsɪs/

noun

Definition: A disease caused by parasitic worms called schistosomes, often found in tropical regions, which can lead to serious health problems by damaging organs like the kidneys and liver.

Example: Schistosomiasis is a major health concern in many rural areas of Africa and Asia.

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