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Exam: IELTS

semiconscious

IPA: /ˌsɛmɪˈkɒnʃəs/

KK: /sɛmɪˈkɒnʃəs/

adjective

Definition: Partially aware of your surroundings or sensations, but not fully conscious.

Example: After the accident, he was semiconscious and could barely respond to questions.

semicrystalline

IPA: //ˌsɛmɪˈkrɪstəlɪn//

KK: /ˌsɛmɪˈkrɪstəlɪn/

adjective

Definition: Partially made up of crystals and partially made up of a non-crystalline structure.

Example: The material is semicrystalline, which gives it unique properties compared to fully crystalline substances.

semidiurnal

IPA: /ˌsɛmɪˈdaɪərnəl/

KK: /sɛˈmɪdaɪərnəl/

adjective

Definition: Happening or occurring about twice a day, typically every 12 hours, like certain tides or celestial events.

Example: The semidiurnal tides rise and fall every 12 hours, creating a regular pattern in the ocean.

semifeudal

IPA: /ˈsɛmɪˌfjuːdəl/

KK: /ˈsɛmɪˌfjudl/

adjective

Definition: Having some features or characteristics of a feudal system, which is a social and economic structure based on land ownership and obligations between lords and vassals.

Example: The region's economy was described as semifeudal, with landowners exerting significant control over the peasants.

semifinal

IPA: /ˌsɛmɪˈfaɪnəl/

KK: /ˈsɛmɪˌfaɪnəl/

adjective

Definition: Relating to the round before the final in a competition, especially in sports or contests.

Example: The team played exceptionally well in the semifinal match.

noun

Definition: A competition or match that comes before the final round, often determining who will compete in the final.

Example: The team won their semifinal and advanced to the championship game.

semifinalist

IPA: /ˌsɛmɪˈfaɪnəlɪst/

KK: /ˈsɛmɪˌfaɪnəlɪst/

noun

Definition: A person who takes part in a semifinal round of a competition, where the winners advance to the final round.

Example: She was excited to be a semifinalist in the national singing competition.

semifinished

IPA: /ˈsɛmɪˌfɪnɪʃt/

KK: /ˈsɛmɪˌfɪnɪʃt/

adjective

Definition: Partially completed or processed, often referring to materials that are not yet fully finished but are ready for further work or use.

Example: The factory produces semifinished products that will be assembled into final goods.

semiflexible

IPA: /ˌsɛmɪˈflɛksəbl/

KK: /ˌsɛmɪˈflɛksəbl/

adjective

Definition: Partially able to bend or change shape, but not completely flexible.

Example: The semiflexible material is ideal for making custom shapes in crafts.

semifluid

IPA: /ˈsɛmɪˌfluɪd/

KK: /ˈsɛmɪˌfluɪd/

adjective

Definition: Having a consistency that is between a solid and a liquid, often thick and sticky.

Example: The semifluid mixture was difficult to pour but still moved slowly.

semiformal

IPA: //ˌsɛmɪˈfɔːrml//

KK: /sɛmɪˈfɔrməl/

adjective

Definition: This word describes something that is moderately formal, often used for events or clothing that are not completely formal but still require a certain level of dress or decorum.

Example: She wore a semiformal dress to the wedding, which was not too fancy but still elegant.

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