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Exam: TOEFL

scenically

IPA: /sɪˈniːkli/

KK: /sɪˈniːkli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that relates to or is characteristic of beautiful or picturesque scenes.

Example: The countryside was scenically beautiful, attracting many tourists.

scenographer

IPA: /sɪˈnɒɡrəfə/

KK: /sɪˈnɒɡrəfə/

noun

Definition: A person who creates and designs the scenery and sets for theater, film, or television productions.

Example: The scenographer worked late into the night to finalize the set design for the play.

sceptic

IPA: /ˈskɛptɪk/

KK: /ˈskɛptɪk/

noun

Definition: A person who doubts or questions accepted beliefs or opinions, often requiring evidence before accepting something as true.

Example: The scientist was a sceptic about the new theory until more evidence was presented.

sceptical

IPA: /ˈskɛptɪkəl/

KK: /ˈskɛptɪkəl/

adjective

Definition: Having doubts or a lack of belief about something; not easily convinced.

Example: She was sceptical about the effectiveness of the new medicine.

scepticism

IPA: /ˈskɛptɪsɪzəm/

KK: /ˈskɛptɪsɪzəm/

noun

Definition: A way of thinking that involves doubting or questioning accepted beliefs or opinions.

Example: Her scepticism about the new policy led her to ask many questions during the meeting.

sceptre

IPA: /ˈsɛptə/

KK: /ˈsɛptər/

noun

Definition: A decorated staff that is held by kings or queens during formal events to show their power and authority.

Example: The queen held her sceptre high during the coronation ceremony.

schadenfreude

IPA: //ˈʃɑːdənˌfrɔɪdə//

KK: /ˈʃɑːdənˌfrɔɪdə/

noun

Definition: A feeling of joy or satisfaction that comes from seeing someone else's difficulties or misfortunes.

Example: She felt a sense of schadenfreude when her rival failed the exam.

schedule

IPA: /ˈʃɛdjuːl/

KK: /ˈskɛdʒuːl/

noun

Definition: A plan or list that shows when things will happen, like events or appointments, often organized by time.

Example: I checked my schedule to see if I was free for lunch.

transitive verb

Definition: To arrange or plan something to happen at a specific time or date.

Example: We need to schedule a meeting for next week.

scheduled

IPA: /ˈʃɛdʒ.uːld/

KK: /ˈskɛdʒuld/

adjective

Definition: Planned or arranged to happen at a specific time.

Example: The meeting is scheduled for next Tuesday at 10 AM.

verb

Definition: To arrange for something to happen at a specific time in the future.

Example: The meeting was scheduled for next Tuesday.

schema

IPA: /ˈskiːmə/

KK: /ˈskiːmə/

noun

Definition: A structured plan or outline that helps to organize information or ideas.

Example: The teacher provided a schema to help students understand the complex topic.

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