IPA: /ˈspjuːtəm/
KK: /ˈspjuːtəm/
Definition: A substance that is coughed up from the lungs or airways, often containing mucus, saliva, and other materials, usually associated with respiratory illnesses.
Example: The doctor asked for a sample of sputum to test for infection.
IPA: /spaɪ/
KK: /spaɪ/
Definition: To secretly watch or listen to someone or something, often to gather information.
Example: He likes to spy on his neighbors to see what they are doing.
Definition: A person who secretly collects information about others, often for a government or organization.
Example: The spy gathered important information about the enemy's plans.
Definition: To watch or observe someone secretly, often to gather information.
Example: The detective decided to spy on the suspect to find out more about his activities.
IPA: /ˈspaɪ.ɪŋ/
KK: /ˈspaɪɪŋ/
Definition: The act of secretly watching or listening to someone to gather information, often for political or military purposes.
Example: The government was accused of spying on its citizens without their knowledge.
Definition: To secretly watch or listen to someone in order to gather information about them.
Example: The detective was spying on the suspect to find out more about his activities.
IPA: /ˈspaɪwɛr/
KK: /ˈspaɪˌwɛr/
Definition: A type of software that secretly collects information from a person's computer or device without their knowledge.
Example: The company discovered that spyware had been installed on their computers, tracking employee activities.
IPA: /ˈskwɒbəl/
KK: /ˈskwɑbəl/
Definition: To have a noisy argument or disagreement about something that is not very important.
Example: The children began to squabble over who would get the last piece of cake.
Definition: A loud argument or disagreement, often about something unimportant.
Example: The children had a squabble over who would get the last cookie.
IPA: /skwɒd/
KK: /skwɑd/
Definition: A small group of people who work together for a specific purpose, such as in sports, police, or military.
Example: The soccer team announced their squad for the upcoming tournament.
Definition: To arrange or organize a group of people for a specific purpose or task.
Example: The coach decided to squad the players into two teams for practice.
IPA: //ˈskweɪliːn//
KK: /ˈskweɪliːn/
Definition: A colorless, unsaturated hydrocarbon found in nature, especially in human skin oil and shark liver oil, that plays a role in making cholesterol and is used in scientific studies.
Example: Squalene is often used in cosmetics for its moisturizing properties.
IPA: /ˈskwɒlɪd/
KK: /ˈskwɑlɪd/
Definition: Very dirty and unpleasant, often because of neglect or poverty. It can also describe something that is morally disgusting or corrupt.
Example: The squalid conditions in the abandoned building shocked the volunteers.
IPA: /ˈskwɒlɪdli/
KK: /ˈskwɑːlɪdli/
Definition: In a very dirty or unpleasant way, often due to poverty or neglect.
Example: The children lived squalidly in the abandoned building, with no access to clean water or food.
IPA: /ˈskwɒlɪdnəs/
KK: /ˈskwɑːlɪdnəs/
Definition: The condition of being very dirty and unpleasant, often due to poverty or neglect.
Example: The squalidness of the abandoned building was evident from the outside, with broken windows and trash everywhere.
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