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Exam: IELTS

surficial

IPA: /sɜːrˈfɪʃəl/

KK: /sɜrˈfɪʃəl/

adjective

Definition: Relating to or occurring on the surface of the earth.

Example: The surficial layers of soil are important for agriculture.

surge

IPA: /sɜːrdʒ/

KK: /sɜrdʒ/

intransitive verb

Definition: To suddenly increase or move forward in a powerful way, often like waves.

Example: The crowd surged forward when the concert started.

noun

Definition: A sudden and powerful increase or movement, often referring to waves, emotions, or electrical currents.

Example: There was a surge of excitement in the crowd when the concert began.

transitive verb

Definition: To gradually loosen or make something less tight, especially a cable or rope.

Example: The sailor had to surge the cable to adjust the sail.

surgeon

IPA: /ˈsɜːrdʒən/

KK: /ˈsɜrdʒən/

noun

Definition: A medical doctor who performs operations to treat injuries, diseases, or deformities.

Example: The surgeon carefully explained the procedure to the patient before the operation.

surgery

IPA: /ˈsɜːrdʒəri/

KK: /ˈsɜr dʒə ri/

noun

Definition: A medical procedure where a doctor operates on a patient to treat a disease or injury, often involving cutting into the body.

Example: She had to undergo surgery to remove her appendix.

surgical

IPA: /ˈsɜːrdʒɪkəl/

KK: /ˈsɜr.dʒɪ.kəl/

adjective

Definition: Relating to medical operations performed by doctors to treat injuries or diseases.

Example: The doctor used surgical techniques to remove the tumor safely.

surgically

IPA: /ˈsɜːrdʒɪkli/

KK: /ˈsɜrɡɪkli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that relates to or involves surgery, often referring to medical procedures performed by a surgeon.

Example: The doctor explained that the tumor would be removed surgically to ensure the best outcome.

surging

IPA: /ˈsɜrdʒɪŋ/

KK: /sɜrdʒɪŋ/

noun

Definition: The action or event of suddenly increasing or moving forward with great force.

Example: The surging of the crowd during the concert created an electric atmosphere.

verb

Definition: To move suddenly and powerfully forward or upward, often in a wave-like motion.

Example: The crowd began surging forward when the concert started.

surlier

IPA: /ˈsɜːrliər/

KK: /ˈsɜrliər/

adjective

Definition: More unfriendly or rude than someone or something else.

Example: His surlier attitude made it difficult for others to approach him.

surliest

IPA: /ˈsɜrli/

KK: /ˈsɜrli/

adjective

Definition: Very unfriendly or rude; showing a bad temper.

Example: The surliest customer complained about everything during his visit.

surlily

IPA: /ˈsɜrli/

KK: /ˈsɜrli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that is unfriendly or rude, often showing anger or annoyance.

Example: He answered the question surlily, making it clear he was not in the mood to talk.

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