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Exam: IELTS

shine

IPA: /ʃaɪn/

KK: /ʃaɪn/

intransitive verb

Definition: To give off light or to be bright; to be visible or noticeable in a way that attracts attention.

Example: The stars shine brightly in the night sky.

noun

Definition: A quality of brightness that comes from light reflecting off a surface.

Example: The shine of the polished car made it look brand new.

transitive verb

Definition: To make something bright or glossy by reflecting light or polishing it.

Example: She used a cloth to shine the silverware until it sparkled.

ship

IPA: /ʃɪp/

KK: /ʃɪp/

intransitive verb

Definition: To go on board a vessel or to travel by sea.

Example: They decided to ship to the island for their vacation.

noun

Definition: A large boat or vessel that is used for traveling on water, especially in the ocean or for transporting goods and people.

Example: The ship sailed across the ocean to deliver supplies to the island.

shipbuilding

IPA: /ˈʃɪpˌbɪldɪŋ/

KK: /ˈʃɪpˌbɪldɪŋ/

noun

Definition: The process of designing and constructing ships.

Example: The shipbuilding industry is vital for trade and transportation.

shipwrecked

IPA: /ˈʃɪpˌrɛkt/

KK: /ˈʃɪprɛkt/

adjective

Definition: Describes someone or something that has been left in a difficult situation after a ship has sunk or been destroyed.

Example: After the storm, the shipwrecked sailors were found on a deserted island.

verb

Definition: To be stranded or left in a difficult situation after a ship has sunk or been destroyed.

Example: After the storm, the crew found themselves shipwrecked on a deserted island.

shirk

IPA: /ʃɜːrk/

KK: /ʃɜrk/

intransitive verb

Definition: To avoid doing something that you are supposed to do, especially work or responsibility.

Example: He tends to shirk his responsibilities when things get tough.

noun

Definition: A person who avoids doing their duties or responsibilities.

Example: He is known as a shirk who never completes his tasks on time.

transitive verb

Definition: To avoid doing something that you are supposed to do, especially a duty or responsibility.

Example: He decided to shirk his responsibilities and go out with friends instead.

shirker

IPA: /ˈʃɜːrkər/

KK: /ˈʃɜrkər/

noun

Definition: A person who avoids work or responsibility, often by being lazy or not doing what is expected of them.

Example: He is known as a shirker because he always tries to avoid his chores.

shirt

IPA: /ʃɜːrt/

KK: /ʃɜrt/

noun

Definition: A piece of clothing worn on the upper body, usually with sleeves and a collar, that can be buttoned or tucked into pants.

Example: He wore a blue shirt to the party.

shiver

IPA: /ˈʃɪvər/

KK: /ˈʃɪvər/

intransitive verb

Definition: To shake or tremble, often because of cold or fear.

Example: She began to shiver when she stepped outside into the cold wind.

noun

Definition: A sudden feeling of cold or fear that causes the body to shake slightly.

Example: She felt a shiver run down her spine when she heard the strange noise.

transitive verb

Definition: To make something shake or tremble, often due to cold or fear.

Example: The cold wind made her shiver as she walked outside.

shivering

IPA: /ˈʃɪvərɪŋ/

KK: /ʃɪvərɪŋ/

noun

Definition: The act of shaking or trembling, often due to cold or fear.

Example: She was shivering from the cold wind as she walked outside.

verb

Definition: To shake slightly and uncontrollably, often because of cold or fear.

Example: She was shivering from the cold wind as she walked outside.

shivery

IPA: /ˈʃɪvəri/

KK: /ˈʃɪvəri/

adjective

Definition: Causing a feeling of shivering, often due to cold or fear.

Example: The shivery wind made everyone pull their jackets tighter.

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