Exam: IELTS

Definition: Having a lot of snow or being covered with snow.

Example: The children were excited to play in the snowy park.

Definition: Notably short in length or size, often used to describe a type of nose that is flat and wide.

Example: She has a snub nose that gives her a unique look.

Definition: A deliberate act of ignoring or showing disrespect to someone, often as a way to hurt their feelings.

Example: She felt hurt by the snub at the party when no one acknowledged her presence.

Definition: To ignore someone or something in a rude way, or to reject someone’s offer or invitation.

Example: She felt hurt when he decided to snub her invitation to the party.

Definition: To be completely covered or immersed in a liquid until fully wet.

Example: After playing in the rain, I was completely soaked.

Definition: A situation where something is wet or saturated with liquid, or the process of making something wet by immersing it in a liquid.

Example: After the rain, the ground was a complete soak, making it difficult to walk.

Definition: To absorb liquid through something, allowing it to become wet or saturated.

Example: I like to soak my feet in warm water after a long day.

Definition: Completely wet or drenched with water or another liquid.

Example: After the rain, my clothes were completely soaked.

Definition: Describing something that is rising or increasing to a much higher level than normal, often used to refer to prices or heights.

Example: The soaring temperatures this summer have broken all previous records.

Definition: The action of flying high in the air, often without using engines, by taking advantage of rising air currents.

Example: The soaring of the eagles above the mountains was a breathtaking sight.

Definition: To cry loudly and uncontrollably, often with gasping breaths.

Example: After hearing the sad news, she began to sob quietly in the corner.

Definition: The act of crying quietly with short breaths, often because of sadness or pain.

Example: After hearing the sad news, she let out a sob that echoed in the quiet room.

Definition: To cry noisily while taking in breath, often because of strong emotions like sadness or pain.

Example: She began to sob when she heard the bad news.

Definition: Describing someone or something that is crying loudly and uncontrollably.

Example: The sobbing child clung to her mother for comfort.

Definition: The act of crying noisily while taking in short breaths.

Example: Her sobbing could be heard from the other room after she received the bad news.

Definition: To cry noisily while taking in short breaths, often due to strong emotions like sadness or pain.

Example: She was sobbing quietly in the corner after hearing the bad news.

Definition: Not affected by alcohol or drugs; serious and calm in behavior or attitude.

Example: After a long night of partying, he decided to stay sober for a while.

Definition: To make someone or oneself not drunk or to return to a state of being clear-headed and not affected by alcohol.

Example: He decided to sober up before driving home.

Definition: The state of being free from the influence of alcohol or drugs, especially in the highest degree.

Example: After years of struggle, he finally achieved the soberest state of mind he had ever known.

Definition: Describing something that makes you think seriously or feel concerned about a situation.

Example: The documentary had a sobering effect on the audience, making them realize the seriousness of the issue.

Definition: To make someone feel serious or thoughtful, often by presenting a harsh reality or truth.

Example: The news of the accident was sobering for everyone in the community.