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Exam: IELTS

sural

IPA: /ˈsjʊərəl/

KK: /ˈsʊrəl/

adjective

Definition: Relating to the back part of the lower leg, specifically the calf area.

Example: The doctor examined the sural region for any signs of injury.

sure

IPA: /ʃʊr/

KK: /ʃʊr/

adjective

Definition: Having no doubt; confident or certain about something.

Example: I am sure that I left my keys on the table.

adverb

Definition: In a way that shows certainty or confidence about something.

Example: Sure, I can help you with that!

surefire

IPA: /ˈʃɜːrfaɪər/

KK: /ˈʃʊrˌfaɪər/

adjective

Definition: Certain to succeed or achieve the desired outcome.

Example: This plan is a surefire way to win the competition.

noun

Definition: A method or plan that is guaranteed to succeed or achieve a desired result.

Example: The new marketing strategy is a surefire way to increase sales.

surely

IPA: /ˈʃʊrli/

KK: /ˈʃʊrli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that shows confidence or certainty; definitely.

Example: Surely, we can find a solution to this problem.

surest

IPA: /ˈʃʊr.əst/

KK: /ʃʊrɪst/

adjective

Definition: The highest level of certainty or confidence about something.

Example: She was the surest of all the candidates in her answers during the interview.

surety

IPA: /ˈʃʊərɪti/

KK: /ˈʃʊrɪti/

noun

Definition: A formal promise or guarantee made to protect against loss or failure, often involving a person who takes responsibility for another's obligations.

Example: The bank required a surety before approving the loan to ensure repayment.

surf

IPA: /sɜːrf/

KK: /sɜrf/

intransitive verb

Definition: To ride on the surface of waves in the ocean using a board.

Example: He loves to surf every weekend at the beach.

noun

Definition: The waves of the sea that crash onto the shore, often creating foam and sound.

Example: The children enjoyed playing in the surf at the beach.

transitive verb

Definition: To ride on waves using a surfboard or to browse the Internet or television channels.

Example: I love to surf the web for new recipes.

surface

IPA: /ˈsɜːrfɪs/

KK: /ˈsɜrfɪs/

adjective

Definition: Related to the outer layer or top part of something, often seeming real but not necessarily true.

Example: The surface details of the painting were beautiful, but the deeper meaning was hidden.

noun

Definition: The outer or top layer of something, which can be flat or curved, and separates it from the environment or other objects.

Example: The surface of the water was calm and reflective.

transitive verb

Definition: To cover or apply a layer to something, such as a table or a road.

Example: They decided to surface the driveway with new asphalt.

surfactant

IPA: //sɜːrˈfæktənt//

KK: /sɜrˈfæktənt/

noun

Definition: A substance that helps reduce the surface tension of liquids, making it easier for them to spread or mix. It is often used in cleaning products and in the lungs to help keep air sacs open.

Example: Surfactants are commonly found in soaps and detergents to help them clean better.

surfeit

IPA: /ˈsɜːrfɪt/

KK: /ˈsɜr.fɪt/

intransitive verb

Definition: To indulge excessively or to have too much of something, especially food or drink.

Example: After the holiday feast, I felt I had surfeited on desserts.

noun

Definition: A large amount of something, especially more than what is needed or wanted, often leading to discomfort or excess.

Example: After the holiday feast, I felt a surfeit of food and couldn't eat another bite.

transitive verb

Definition: To provide or give too much of something, leading to an excessive amount or feeling of fullness.

Example: The feast was so lavish that it surfeited the guests, leaving them unable to eat another bite.

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