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Exam: IELTS

startled

IPA: /ˈstɑːrtəld/

KK: /ˈstɑrtəld/

adjective

Definition: Feeling surprised or shocked by something unexpected.

Example: She was startled by the loud noise outside.

verb

Definition: To cause someone to feel sudden shock or surprise.

Example: The loud noise startled the cat, making it jump off the couch.

startling

IPA: /ˈstɑːrtlɪŋ/

KK: /ˈstɑrtlɪŋ/

adjective

Definition: Causing surprise or shock; something that makes you feel startled.

Example: The sudden loud noise was startling and made everyone jump.

verb

Definition: To cause someone to feel sudden shock or surprise.

Example: The loud noise was startling and made everyone jump.

startlingly

IPA: /ˈstɑːrtlɪŋli/

KK: /ˈstɑrtlɪŋli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that causes surprise or shock; unexpectedly.

Example: The magician performed startlingly amazing tricks that left the audience in awe.

starvation

IPA: //stɑːrˈveɪʃən//

KK: /stɑrvˈeɪʃən/

noun

Definition: The condition of not having enough food to eat, which can lead to extreme hunger and suffering.

Example: Many people around the world suffer from starvation due to poverty and lack of resources.

starve

IPA: //stɑrv//

KK: /stɑrv/

intransitive verb

Definition: To experience extreme hunger or to suffer from not having enough food for a long time.

Example: Many people around the world starve due to lack of access to food.

transitive verb

Definition: To make someone or something suffer from lack of food or to deprive them of food.

Example: The harsh winter conditions caused many animals to starve.

starved

IPA: /ˈstɑːrvd/

KK: /ˈstɑrvd/

adjective

Definition: Very hungry or in a state of extreme hunger, often due to a lack of food.

Example: After skipping breakfast and lunch, I felt starved by dinner time.

verb

Definition: To suffer or die from lack of food.

Example: The stray dog looked starved and needed help.

stash

IPA: /stæʃ/

KK: /stæʃ/

noun

Definition: A hidden place where items, like money or drugs, are kept out of sight.

Example: He found a stash of old coins in the attic.

transitive verb

Definition: To hide or store something in a secret place for future use.

Example: He decided to stash his savings in a safe place.

stasis

IPA: /ˈsteɪsɪs/

KK: /ˈsteɪsɪs/

noun

Definition: A state of inactivity or equilibrium where there is no change or movement, often used in medical contexts to describe a stoppage of normal bodily functions.

Example: The patient was diagnosed with stasis, which caused a blockage in the blood flow.

stat

IPA: /stæt/

KK: /stæt/

adjective

Definition: This word means immediate or urgent, often used in medical contexts to indicate that something needs to be done right away.

Example: The doctor ordered a stat blood test to check for any issues.

adverb

Definition: Immediately or without any delay; right away.

Example: When the emergency call came in, the team responded stat.

noun

Definition: A number that represents a piece of information, often used in research or analysis.

Example: The report included several important stats about the company's performance.

statable

IPA: /ˈsteɪtəbl/

KK: /ˈsteɪtəbl/

adjective

Definition: Able to be expressed or declared clearly in words.

Example: The rules of the game are statable in a few simple sentences.

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