Exam: IELTS

Definition: A person who records points or goals in a game or competition, or someone who achieves points in a sport.

Example: The scorer celebrated after making the winning goal in the final match.

Definition: Relating to the act of achieving points or marks in a game or test.

Example: The scoring system in this game rewards players for their creativity.

Definition: The act of keeping track of points or results in a game or competition.

Example: The scoring in the basketball game was very close until the last minute.

Definition: To achieve points or marks in a game or test, or to get a desired result.

Example: She is scoring high marks in her exams this semester.

Definition: To show a lack of respect or to treat someone or something as unworthy.

Example: She scorned his suggestion, believing it to be foolish.

Definition: A feeling of strong dislike or disrespect for someone or something that is considered unworthy or despicable.

Example: She looked at him with scorn after he made that rude comment.

Definition: To treat someone or something with a lack of respect or to show that you think they are not good enough.

Example: She scorned his attempts to apologize, believing he was insincere.

Definition: Hated or looked down upon by others.

Example: She felt scorned by her peers after her mistake was revealed.

Definition: To feel or show that something is worthless or deserving of contempt.

Example: She scorned his attempts to apologize, believing he was insincere.

Definition: Showing a lack of respect or contempt for someone or something.

Example: She gave a scornful laugh when she heard the ridiculous suggestion.

Definition: In a way that shows contempt or disdain for someone or something.

Example: She looked at him scornfully after he made that rude comment.

Definition: The state or quality of showing a strong feeling of dislike or disrespect towards someone or something.

Example: Her scornfulness was evident when she dismissed his ideas without consideration.

Definition: Describing someone or something that is careful with money and avoids spending it unnecessarily.

Example: He is known for his scotch habits, always looking for the best deals.

Definition: A block or wedge used to stop something from rolling or moving.

Example: He placed a scotch behind the wheel to prevent the car from rolling down the hill.

Definition: To stop or prevent something from happening, often by blocking or injuring it.

Example: The manager scotched the plans for the new project after the budget cuts.

Definition: A region in the visual field where vision is reduced or completely absent.

Example: The doctor explained that a scotoma can affect how a person sees objects in their surroundings.

Definition: Relating to vision in low light conditions, where the eyes use rod cells to see, rather than cone cells that are used in bright light.

Example: The scotopic vision allows us to see in the dark, but colors appear less vibrant.