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Exam: IELTS

smelting

IPA: /ˈsmɛltɪŋ/

KK: /ˈsmɛltɪŋ/

noun

Definition: The process of heating and melting materials, especially to separate metal from its ore.

Example: The smelting of iron is an important step in metal production.

smiling

IPA: /ˈsmaɪlɪŋ/

KK: /ˈsmaɪlɪŋ/

adjective

Definition: A word used to describe someone or something that has a smile or appears happy and friendly.

Example: The smiling child waved at everyone passing by.

noun

Definition: The action of making a happy or friendly expression by turning up the corners of the mouth.

Example: Her smiling made everyone feel welcome at the party.

verb

Definition: To make a facial expression that shows happiness or pleasure, typically by turning up the corners of the mouth.

Example: She was smiling when she saw her friend.

smilingly

IPA: /ˈsmaɪlɪŋli/

KK: /ˈsmaɪlɪŋli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that shows happiness or friendliness by smiling.

Example: She greeted everyone smilingly, making them feel welcome.

smirk

IPA: /smɜːrk/

KK: /smɜrk/

intransitive verb

Definition: To smile in a way that shows self-satisfaction or smugness, often in a way that can be annoying to others.

Example: He couldn't help but smirk when he heard about his rival's failure.

noun

Definition: A type of smile that shows self-satisfaction or smugness, often in a way that can be annoying to others.

Example: He couldn't help but smirk when he heard the good news about his promotion.

smog

IPA: /smɒg/

KK: /smɔg/

noun

Definition: A type of air pollution that combines smoke and fog, often caused by car emissions and other pollutants in the air.

Example: The city was covered in smog, making it hard to see the buildings.

smoggy

IPA: /ˈsmɒɡi/

KK: /ˈsmɔɡi/

adjective

Definition: Describing weather or air that is filled with thick fog and smoke, making it difficult to see clearly.

Example: The city was smoggy, and the buildings were barely visible in the haze.

smoke

IPA: /smoʊk/

KK: /smoʊk/

intransitive verb

Definition: To produce or give off smoke, often from burning something.

Example: The old car started to smoke when I tried to drive it.

noun

Definition: A visible cloud of tiny particles that can be produced by burning materials, often seen as a gray or blue haze in the air.

Example: The smoke from the campfire filled the air with a strong scent.

transitive verb

Definition: To inhale and exhale the smoke of burning tobacco or other substances, often done habitually or regularly.

Example: He likes to smoke a cigar after dinner.

smoked

IPA: /smoʊkt/

KK: /smoʊkt/

adjective

Definition: Describes food that has been preserved or flavored by being exposed to smoke.

Example: I love the taste of smoked salmon on my bagel.

verb

Definition: To have inhaled and exhaled the smoke of burning material, usually tobacco or food.

Example: He smoked a cigar while sitting on the porch.

smoker

IPA: /ˈsmoʊkər/

KK: /ˈsmoʊkər/

noun

Definition: A person who regularly smokes tobacco or a device used for smoking food or other substances.

Example: The restaurant has a special area for smokers to enjoy their cigarettes.

smoking

IPA: /ˈsmoʊkɪŋ/

KK: /ˈsmoʊkɪŋ/

adjective

Definition: Relating to or designated for the act of using tobacco, often in a specific area or context.

Example: The restaurant has a separate smoking section for those who wish to smoke.

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