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Exam: IELTS

severely

IPA: /sɪˈvɪrli/

KK: /səˈvɪrli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that is very serious or harsh.

Example: The storm severely damaged the old building.

severeness

IPA: /sɪˈvɪər.nəs/

KK: /sɪˈvɪr.nəs/

noun

Definition: The quality or state of being very serious, strict, or harsh.

Example: The severeness of the storm caused many people to stay indoors.

severer

IPA: /sɪˈvɪərər/

KK: /sɪˈvɪrər/

adjective

Definition: More strict or harsh than something else.

Example: The severer rules at the new school made it harder for students to relax.

severest

IPA: /sɪˈvɪərɪst/

KK: /sɪˈvɪrɪst/

adjective

Definition: The most extreme or intense in terms of harshness, seriousness, or difficulty.

Example: The severest punishment was given to those who broke the law.

severity

IPA: /sɪˈvɛrɪti/

KK: /sɪˈvɪrɪti/

noun

Definition: The quality or condition of being very serious, harsh, or strict.

Example: The severity of the storm caused many people to evacuate their homes.

sewer

IPA: /ˈsuːər/

KK: /ˈsuːər/

noun

Definition: A person who stitches fabric together to make clothing or other items, or a system that carries away waste and rainwater, usually underground.

Example: The sewer worked diligently to create a beautiful dress for the fashion show.

sex

IPA: /sɛks/

KK: /sɛks/

noun

Definition: The term refers to the biological classification of organisms as male or female, as well as the physical and physiological differences between them. It can also refer to sexual activity or the reproductive organs.

Example: The sex of the animal can often be determined by its physical characteristics.

transitive verb

Definition: To engage in sexual activity with someone or to arouse someone sexually.

Example: They decided to sex up their presentation to make it more appealing.

sexagenarian

IPA: /ˌsɛksəˈdʒɛnəriən/

KK: /sɛkˌsɛdʒəˈnɛrɪən/

adjective

Definition: Referring to a person who is between 60 and 70 years old.

Example: The sexagenarian community is growing as more people reach this age range.

noun

Definition: A person who is between 60 and 70 years old.

Example: My grandfather is a sexagenarian who enjoys gardening.

sexism

IPA: /ˈsɛksɪzəm/

KK: /ˈsɛksɪzəm/

noun

Definition: Unfair treatment or discrimination against people based on their gender, often affecting women more than men.

Example: Many organizations are working to eliminate sexism in the workplace.

sexist

IPA: /ˈsɛksɪst/

KK: /ˈsɛksɪst/

adjective

Definition: Treating one gender unfairly or showing bias against a particular sex while favoring the other.

Example: The company's sexist policies led to a lack of women in leadership roles.

noun

Definition: A person who treats others unfairly based on their sex, often believing that one gender is superior to another.

Example: He was labeled a sexist for his outdated views on women's roles in the workplace.

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