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Exam: IELTS

sorrowfulness

IPA: /ˈsɔːrəʊfəlnəs/

KK: /ˈsɔroʊfəl/

noun

Definition: The state of feeling very sad or unhappy.

Example: Her sorrowfulness was evident in her tear-filled eyes.

sorry

IPA: /ˈsɔːri/

KK: /ˈsɔri/

adjective

Definition: Feeling regret or sadness about something that has happened; expressing remorse or sympathy.

Example: I felt sorry for my friend when she lost her job.

sort

IPA: /sɔrt/

KK: /sɔrt/

noun

Definition: A type or category of people or things that share similar characteristics.

Example: There are many sorts of fruits available at the market.

transitive verb

Definition: To arrange things in a specific order or to group them based on shared characteristics.

Example: Please sort the books by their genres before putting them on the shelf.

sortable

IPA: /ˈsɔːtəbl/

KK: /ˈsɔrtəbl/

adjective

Definition: Able to be arranged in a specific order or sequence.

Example: The data in the spreadsheet is sortable by date or name.

sorted

IPA: /ˈsɔːrtɪd/

KK: /sɔrtɪd/

adjective

Definition: Arranged in a specific order or organized properly.

Example: The files were sorted by date for easier access.

interjection

Definition: A word used to show agreement or approval, often in a casual context.

Example: "Sorted! Let's move on to the next topic."

verb

Definition: To arrange or organize things in a specific order or category.

Example: She sorted the books by genre before putting them on the shelf.

sortie

IPA: /ˈsɔːrti/

KK: /ˈsɔrti/

intransitive verb

Definition: To go out on a mission, especially in a military context, often involving a brief trip or attack.

Example: The pilots prepared to sortie at dawn for their mission.

noun

Definition: A mission or flight of a military aircraft, especially during combat, or an attack made by troops from a defensive position.

Example: The fighter jets completed their sortie successfully, returning to base after the mission.

sorting

IPA: /ˈsɔːrtɪŋ/

KK: /ˈsɔrtɪŋ/

noun

Definition: The process of arranging items or data in a specific order or category.

Example: The sorting of the files made it easier to find the documents I needed.

verb

Definition: To arrange things in a specific order or category.

Example: I am sorting the books by their genres.

sortition

IPA: /sɔːˈtɪʃən/

KK: /sɔrˈtɪʃən/

noun

Definition: The process of selecting someone for a position or task by randomly drawing lots, similar to a lottery.

Example: In ancient Athens, sortition was used to choose government officials.

soteriological

IPA: /səˌtɛrɪəˈlɒdʒɪkəl/

KK: /səˌtɛrɪəˈlɒdʒɪkəl/

adjective

Definition: Relating to the study of salvation, especially in a religious context.

Example: The soteriological aspects of the doctrine were discussed in the seminar.

soteriology

IPA: /səˌtɪəriˈɒlədʒi/

KK: /səˌtɪrɪˈɒlədʒi/

noun

Definition: The study or doctrine that focuses on how salvation is achieved, particularly through the teachings and actions of Jesus Christ.

Example: In his lecture on soteriology, the professor explained various interpretations of salvation in different Christian denominations.

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