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Exam: IELTS

stinginess

IPA: /ˈstɪn.dʒɪ.nəs/

KK: /ˈstɪn.dʒɪ.nəs/

noun

Definition: The quality of being unwilling to spend money or share resources; being cheap or miserly.

Example: His stinginess made it difficult for him to make friends, as he rarely treated anyone to dinner.

stinging

IPA: /ˈstɪŋ.ɪŋ/

KK: /ˈstɪŋɪŋ/

adjective

Definition: Describing something that can cause a sharp, often painful sensation, like a bee sting or a burning feeling.

Example: The stinging sensation from the jellyfish made her jump back.

verb

Definition: To cause a sharp, often sudden pain or discomfort, usually by injecting venom or irritating the skin.

Example: The bee was stinging me, and it hurt a lot.

stingingly

IPA: /ˈstɪŋɪŋli/

KK: /ˈstɪŋɪŋli/

adverb

Definition: In a manner that causes sharp pain or discomfort, often used to describe a strong emotional reaction or criticism.

Example: She spoke stingingly about the mistakes made in the project.

stingy

IPA: /ˈstɪn.dʒi/

KK: /ˈstɪn.dʒi/

adjective

Definition: Not willing to give or spend much money; being very careful with money and not generous.

Example: He is too stingy to buy a round of drinks for his friends.

stint

IPA: /stɪnt/

KK: /stɪnt/

intransitive verb

Definition: To stop doing something or to live on a small amount of something.

Example: After a long day of work, he decided to stint on his dinner and just have a light snack instead.

noun

Definition: A specific period of time spent doing a particular job or activity, or a fixed amount of work assigned to someone.

Example: She completed a two-year stint as a volunteer in the community center.

transitive verb

Definition: To limit or restrict something, especially in terms of quantity or amount.

Example: The company decided to stint on expenses to save money for future projects.

stipend

IPA: /ˈstaɪ.pɛnd/

KK: /ˈstaɪpɛnd/

noun

Definition: A regular payment made to someone, often for work or to help with expenses.

Example: The university provides a stipend to graduate students to support their research.

stipendiary

IPA: //stɪˈpɛndɪˌɛri//

KK: /stɪˈpɛndɪˌɛri/

adjective

Definition: Related to receiving a fixed regular payment, often for work or services, rather than a salary based on hours worked.

Example: The stipendiary positions at the university provide financial support to students while they gain valuable experience.

noun

Definition: A person who receives a regular payment or allowance, often for work or study.

Example: The stipendiary was grateful for the financial support during his studies.

stipple

IPA: /ˈstɪp.əl/

KK: /ˈstɪpəl/

noun

Definition: A technique in art where small dots or short strokes are used to create images or effects, often to show light and shadow.

Example: The artist used stipple to add texture to the painting.

transitive verb

Definition: To apply a substance like paint in small dots or short strokes to create a pattern or texture.

Example: The artist decided to stipple the background of the painting to give it more depth.

stipulate

IPA: /N/A/

KK: /N/A/

adjective

Definition: Not a valid English word.

Example: N/A

intransitive verb

Definition: To make a specific requirement or condition in an agreement or contract.

Example: The parties agreed to stipulate the terms of the contract clearly.

transitive verb

Definition: To specify or require something as part of an agreement or contract.

Example: The contract stipulates that payment must be made within 30 days.

stipulated

IPA: /ˈstɪp.jʊ.leɪ.tɪd/

KK: /ˈstɪp.jʊ.leɪ.tɪd/

adjective

Definition: Required as a condition of a contract or agreement; specified or promised in an agreement.

Example: The stipulated terms of the contract must be followed by both parties.

verb

Definition: To specify or demand a condition or requirement in an agreement or contract.

Example: The contract stipulated that the work must be completed by the end of the month.

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