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Exam: SAT (English)

scarcely

IPA: /ˈskɛr.sli/

KK: /ˈskɛrslɪ/

adverb

Definition: Almost not or hardly; used to describe something that happens to a very small degree or is barely the case.

Example: We scarcely made it to the meeting on time.

schemer

IPA: /ˈskiːmər/

KK: /ˈskimɚ/

noun

Definition: A person who makes secret plans or plots, often for dishonest or selfish reasons.

Example: The schemer devised a clever plan to trick his friends.

scholar

IPA: /ˈskɒlər/

KK: /ˈskɑːlər/

noun

Definition: A person who is very knowledgeable in a particular area of study or who is engaged in academic learning.

Example: The scholar published a groundbreaking research paper on ancient civilizations.

scholarship

IPA: /ˈskɒləʃɪp/

KK: /ˈskɑːlərˌʃɪp/

noun

Definition: A type of financial support given to a student to help pay for their education, usually based on academic achievement or need.

Example: She received a scholarship to attend her dream university.

scholastic

IPA: /skəˈlæstɪk/

KK: /skəˈlæstɪk/

adjective

Definition: Related to schools or education, often involving academic methods or principles.

Example: The scholastic approach to teaching emphasizes critical thinking and analysis.

noun

Definition: A person who is involved in academic study or education, often in a formal setting.

Example: The scholastic was known for his deep understanding of philosophy and theology.

scholastically

IPA: /skəˈlæstɪkli/

KK: /skəˈlæstɪkli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that relates to education, schools, or academic learning.

Example: She performed scholastically well in her exams, earning top grades.

schooling

IPA: /ˈskuːlɪŋ/

KK: /ˈskuːlɪŋ/

noun

Definition: The process of receiving education or training, usually in a school setting, which helps individuals learn and develop skills.

Example: Her schooling prepared her well for a successful career.

scion

IPA: /ˈsaɪən/

KK: /ˈsaɪən/

noun

Definition: A descendant or heir, especially from a wealthy or influential family, or a part of a plant used for grafting.

Example: The young scion of the famous family was expected to take over the business one day.

scofflaw

IPA: /ˈskɔːf.lɔː/

KK: /ˈskɔfˌlɔ/

noun

Definition: A person who regularly breaks the law or ignores legal rules, often showing disrespect for authority.

Example: The scofflaw parked his car in a no-parking zone and ignored the ticket.

score

IPA: /skɔːr/

KK: /skɔr/

intransitive verb

Definition: To achieve a goal or gain something, often unexpectedly or in a clever way.

Example: He managed to score a great deal on his new car.

noun

Definition: A number or result that shows how well someone has done in a game, test, or competition.

Example: She got a high score on her math test.

transitive verb

Definition: To achieve a point or goal in a game or competition, or to obtain something desired.

Example: He managed to score the winning goal in the last minute of the match.

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