Exam: IELTS

Definition: In a neat and elegant way.

Example: She dressed sprucely for the formal event.

Definition: More lively, spirited, or courageous than someone or something else.

Example: She was spunkier than her friends, always ready for an adventure.

Definition: To move or act quickly, often with urgency or excitement.

Example: The horse began to spur forward as the rider urged it on.

Definition: A pointed part that sticks out from something, often used to describe a bony growth or a sharp projection.

Example: The horse had a spur on its heel to help it climb the steep hill.

Definition: To encourage or motivate someone or something to take action or to move forward.

Example: The coach's speech was meant to spur the team to victory.

Definition: Not genuine or authentic; false or misleading in nature or appearance.

Example: The scientist dismissed the spurious claims made by the company about their product's effectiveness.

Definition: In a way that is not genuine or true; falsely or deceitfully.

Example: The report was spuriously presented as factual information.

Definition: The quality or state of being false or not genuine.

Example: The spuriousness of the claims made by the company raised concerns among consumers.

Definition: To reject something in a way that shows you think it is worthless or not good enough.

Example: She decided to spurn the offer because she felt it was not suitable for her.

Definition: A rejection or dismissal that shows contempt or disdain.

Example: His spurn of the offer surprised everyone at the meeting.

Definition: To reject something or someone with a feeling of disdain or contempt.

Example: She chose to spurn his offer, believing she could do better on her own.

Definition: Having a pointed part that sticks out, often used to describe certain types of flowers or boots.

Example: The spurred flowers in the garden attracted many bees.

Definition: To suddenly release or shoot out a liquid or energy in a quick burst.

Example: The water began to spurt from the broken pipe.

Definition: A quick and sudden release of something, like energy or liquid, often happening in a short time.

Example: He felt a spurt of energy after his nap.

Definition: To push or send out something suddenly and quickly, often in a burst or jet.

Example: The athlete managed to spurt ahead of his competitors in the final lap of the race.

Definition: A type of satellite that was launched by the Soviet Union, starting with the first one in 1957, which orbited the Earth and was used for various scientific purposes.

Example: The launch of Sputnik marked the beginning of the space age.