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Exam: IELTS

sputum

IPA: /ˈspjuːtəm/

KK: /ˈspjuːtəm/

noun

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.

spy

IPA: /spaɪ/

KK: /spaɪ/

intransitive verb

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.

noun

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.

transitive verb

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.

spying

IPA: /ˈspaɪ.ɪŋ/

KK: /ˈspaɪɪŋ/

noun

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.

verb

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.

spyware

IPA: /ˈspaɪwɛr/

KK: /ˈspaɪˌwɛr/

noun

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.

squabble

IPA: /ˈskwɒbəl/

KK: /ˈskwɑbəl/

intransitive verb

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.

noun

Definition: A loud argument or disagreement, often about something unimportant.

Example: The children had a squabble over who would get the last cookie.

squad

IPA: /skwɒd/

KK: /skwɑd/

noun

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.

verb

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.

squalene

IPA: //ˈskweɪliːn//

KK: /ˈskweɪliːn/

noun

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.

squalid

IPA: /ˈskwɒlɪd/

KK: /ˈskwɑlɪd/

adjective

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.

squalidly

IPA: /ˈskwɒlɪdli/

KK: /ˈskwɑːlɪdli/

adverb

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.

squalidness

IPA: /ˈskwɒlɪdnəs/

KK: /ˈskwɑːlɪdnəs/

noun

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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