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Exam: IELTS

staggering

IPA: /ˈstæɡərɪŋ/

KK: /ˈstæɡərɪŋ/

adjective

Definition: Causing a strong feeling of surprise or shock; something that is very impressive or difficult to believe.

Example: The staggering amount of money raised for charity surprised everyone.

staggeringly

IPA: /ˈstæɡərɪŋli/

KK: /ˈstæɡərɪŋli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that is surprising or shocking, often because it is very large or extreme.

Example: The movie was staggeringly good, leaving the audience in awe.

staging

IPA: /ˈsteɪdʒɪŋ/

KK: /ˈsteɪdʒɪŋ/

noun

Definition: The process of preparing and presenting a performance, such as a play, on a stage.

Example: The staging of the play was impressive, with beautiful sets and lighting.

stagnancy

IPA: /stæɡˈnænsi/

KK: /stægˈnænsi/

noun

Definition: The state of not moving or changing, often leading to a lack of progress or development.

Example: The stagnancy in the economy has caused many businesses to struggle.

stagnant

IPA: /ˈstæɡ.nənt/

KK: /ˈstæɡnənt/

adjective

Definition: Not moving or flowing; inactive and showing little or no sign of progress or development.

Example: The stagnant water in the pond was filled with algae.

stagnantly

IPA: //stæɡˈnæntli//

KK: /ˈstæɡnəntli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that shows no movement or progress; remaining still or inactive.

Example: The water in the pond was stagnantly still, with no signs of life.

stagnate

IPA: //stæɡˈneɪt//

KK: /stægˈneɪt/

intransitive verb

Definition: To stop developing or progressing; to remain unchanged or inactive.

Example: If you don't challenge yourself, your skills will stagnate over time.

stagnation

IPA: //stæɡˈneɪʃən//

KK: /stægˈneɪʃən/

noun

Definition: A state of not moving or changing, often leading to a lack of progress or development.

Example: The economy faced stagnation due to a lack of investment.

staidly

IPA: /ˈsteɪdli/

KK: /steɪdli/

adverb

Definition: In a serious, steady, and respectable way, without excitement or enthusiasm.

Example: She staidly listened to the lecture, showing no signs of boredom or distraction.

stain

IPA: /steɪn/

KK: /steɪn/

intransitive verb

Definition: To produce or receive marks or discolorations on a surface.

Example: The fabric will stain if it comes into contact with red wine.

noun

Definition: A mark or spot that is different in color from the surface around it, often caused by dirt or a liquid.

Example: She tried to remove the stain from her shirt with soap and water.

transitive verb

Definition: To make something dirty or discolored by leaving a mark or spot on it.

Example: She accidentally stained her shirt with red wine.

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