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Exam: IELTS

sight

IPA: /saɪt/

KK: /saɪt/

intransitive verb

Definition: To take aim at something, especially when using a weapon or tool that requires precision.

Example: He sighted the target carefully before pulling the trigger.

noun

Definition: The ability to see or the range of vision; it can also refer to something that is seen, especially something impressive or unusual.

Example: The view from the top of the mountain was a breathtaking sight.

transitive verb

Definition: To see or observe something, especially through a device like a telescope or to aim a firearm at a target.

Example: The hunter had to sight the deer before taking the shot.

sightless

IPA: /ˈsaɪt.ləs/

KK: /ˈsaɪt.ləs/

adjective

Definition: Not able to see; blind.

Example: The sightless man navigated the city with the help of his guide dog.

sightlessly

IPA: /ˈsaɪt.ləs.li/

KK: /ˈsaɪt.ləs.li/

adverb

Definition: In a way that does not involve sight; without seeing.

Example: She moved sightlessly through the dark room, relying on her other senses.

sightliness

IPA: /ˈsaɪt.lɪ.nəs/

KK: /ˈsaɪtli/

noun

Definition: The quality of being attractive or pleasant to look at.

Example: The sightliness of the garden impressed all the visitors.

sightsee

IPA: //ˈsaɪtˌsiː//

KK: /ˈsaɪtˌsi/

intransitive verb

Definition: To visit places of interest, especially while traveling, to enjoy and learn about them.

Example: During our vacation, we decided to sightsee around the city and visit all the famous landmarks.

sightseeing

IPA: /ˈsaɪtˌsiːɪŋ/

KK: /ˈsaɪtˌsiːɪŋ/

adjective

Definition: Relating to the activity of visiting places of interest, especially for pleasure.

Example: We took a sightseeing tour of the city to see all the famous landmarks.

noun

Definition: The activity of visiting places that are interesting or famous, usually for enjoyment or tourism.

Example: We spent the day sightseeing in the city, visiting museums and historical landmarks.

sightseer

IPA: /ˈsaɪtˌsɪər/

KK: /ˈsaɪtˌsɪr/

noun

Definition: A person who visits places of interest, especially for pleasure or tourism.

Example: The sightseer took many photos of the famous landmarks during her vacation.

sigmoid

IPA: //ˈsɪɡmɔɪd//

KK: /ˈsɪɡmɔɪd/

adjective

Definition: Having a shape that resembles the letter S, often used to describe certain curves or structures in anatomy and mathematics.

Example: The graph of the function has a sigmoid shape, rising gradually before leveling off.

sigmoidoscope

IPA: /sɪɡˈmɔɪdəˌskoʊp/

KK: /sɪɡˈmɔɪdəˌskoʊp/

noun

Definition: A medical tool used to look inside the lower part of the large intestine, specifically the sigmoid colon, by being inserted through the anus.

Example: The doctor used a sigmoidoscope to check for any abnormalities in the patient's colon.

sigmoidoscopic

IPA: /sɪɡˌmɔɪdəˈskɒpɪk/

KK: /sɪɡˌmɔɪdəˈskɑpɪk/

adjective

Definition: Related to a medical examination of the lower part of the large intestine using a special instrument.

Example: The doctor recommended a sigmoidoscopic examination to check for any abnormalities in the colon.

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