Exam: TOEFL

Definition: Very critical or harsh in a way that can hurt someone's feelings or reputation.

Example: The critic wrote a scathing review of the movie, pointing out all its flaws.

Definition: In a way that is very critical or harsh, often expressing strong disapproval.

Example: The critic spoke scathingly about the movie, pointing out its many flaws.

Definition: Relating to the study of excrement or to obscene topics, often used in literature or humor.

Example: The comedian's scatological jokes made some audience members uncomfortable.

Definition: To move apart and spread out in different directions.

Example: The leaves began to scatter in the wind.

Definition: A small amount of things that are spread out in different places, not in a regular pattern.

Example: There was a scatter of leaves on the ground after the wind blew.

Definition: To cause something to spread out or move in different directions, often by throwing or distributing it.

Example: She decided to scatter the seeds across the garden.

Definition: Not arranged in a regular pattern; spread out over a wide area or in different directions.

Example: The scattering leaves created a beautiful mosaic on the ground.

Definition: The act of spreading things over a wide area or the state of being spread out in different directions.

Example: There was a scattering of leaves across the park after the storm.

Definition: To search for and collect items that are discarded or no longer wanted, often from waste or dead things.

Example: The birds scavenge for food in the garbage bins.

Definition: To search for and collect useful items or materials from discarded or unwanted things.

Example: The children went to the beach to scavenge for interesting shells and stones.

Definition: A description of a possible situation or sequence of events, often used for planning or imagining what might happen in the future.

Example: In the scenario where it rains tomorrow, we will have to cancel the picnic.

Definition: A person who writes screenplays for films or television shows.

Example: The scenarist worked late into the night to finish the script for the new movie.

Definition: A part of a play, movie, or story where a specific event happens, or a place where something occurs.

Example: The final scene of the movie was very emotional.

Definition: Relating to beautiful natural views or landscapes that are visually pleasing.

Example: We took a scenic route to enjoy the beautiful countryside.

Definition: A representation or illustration of beautiful natural landscapes or views.

Example: The artist created a scenic painting of the mountains at sunset.