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Exam: IELTS

smolder

IPA: /ˈsmoʊldər/

KK: /ˈsmoʊldər/

intransitive verb

Definition: To burn slowly without a flame, producing smoke; or to exist in a hidden or suppressed state, often referring to emotions like anger.

Example: The fire continued to smolder long after the flames had died down.

noun

Definition: Thick smoke that comes from a fire that is burning slowly without flames.

Example: The smolder from the campfire filled the air with a smoky scent.

smooth

IPA: //smuːð//

KK: /smuð/

adjective

Definition: Having a surface that is even and free from bumps or roughness; also describes something that feels soft and pleasant to touch.

Example: The table had a smooth finish that made it easy to clean.

intransitive verb

Definition: To become even and free from bumps or roughness.

Example: The surface will smooth out after a few minutes of polishing.

noun

Definition: A surface that is even and without bumps or roughness.

Example: The table has a smooth finish that makes it easy to clean.

transitive verb

Definition: To make a surface even or free from bumps and wrinkles, or to make something less harsh or more pleasant.

Example: She used a roller to smooth the paint on the wall.

smoothie

IPA: /ˈsmuːði/

KK: /ˈsmuːði/

noun

Definition: A drink made by blending fruits, vegetables, and sometimes other ingredients like yogurt or milk until smooth.

Example: I like to have a fruit smoothie for breakfast.

smoothly

IPA: /ˈsmuːðli/

KK: /smuðli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that is even and without bumps or interruptions.

Example: The car glided smoothly over the road.

smother

IPA: /ˈsmʌðər/

KK: /ˈsmʌðər/

intransitive verb

Definition: To be covered or hidden completely, often in a way that makes it hard to breathe or see.

Example: The flames smothered the fire, making it impossible to see anything.

noun

Definition: Something that covers or suffocates, like a thick cloud of smoke or dust.

Example: The smother of smoke made it hard to breathe in the room.

transitive verb

Definition: To cover something completely or to prevent it from getting air, often causing it to be hidden or suffocated.

Example: She tried to smother the flames with a blanket.

smug

IPA: /smʌg/

KK: /smʌg/

adjective

Definition: Feeling very pleased with oneself, often in a way that shows a lack of concern for others' feelings or opinions.

Example: He had a smug smile on his face after winning the debate.

smuggle

IPA: /ˈsmʌɡl/

KK: /ˈsmʌɡl/

intransitive verb

Definition: To secretly bring goods into a country without paying taxes or following legal procedures.

Example: They tried to smuggle drugs across the border.

transitive verb

Definition: To secretly bring goods into or out of a country without paying taxes or following laws.

Example: They tried to smuggle drugs across the border.

smuggler

IPA: /ˈsmʌɡlə/

KK: /ˈsmʌɡlər/

noun

Definition: A person who secretly brings goods into or out of a country to avoid paying taxes or to break the law.

Example: The smuggler was caught trying to bring illegal drugs across the border.

smuggling

IPA: /ˈsmʌɡlɪŋ/

KK: /ˈsmʌɡlɪŋ/

noun

Definition: The illegal act of bringing goods into a country without paying the required taxes or following the laws.

Example: The police caught him smuggling drugs across the border.

verb

Definition: To move goods illegally into or out of a country, often to avoid taxes or restrictions.

Example: They were caught smuggling drugs across the border.

smugly

IPA: /smʌɡli/

KK: /smʌɡli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that shows too much satisfaction with oneself or one's achievements.

Example: He smiled smugly after winning the debate.

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