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Exam: TOEFL

scrum

IPA: /skrʌm/

KK: /skrʌm/

intransitive verb

Definition: To participate in a type of play or contest where players come together in a tight formation, often used in rugby.

Example: The players will scrum to restart the game after a minor infraction.

noun

Definition: A situation in which a group of people are in a disordered or confused state, or a specific play in rugby where players come together to compete for the ball.

Example: During the rugby match, the players formed a scrum to try to gain control of the ball.

scrummage

IPA: /ˈskrʌmɪdʒ/

KK: /ˈskrʌmɪdʒ/

intransitive verb

Definition: To participate in a type of physical contest or struggle, often used in the context of sports, particularly rugby.

Example: The players began to scrummage for the ball after the referee's whistle.

noun

Definition: A type of play in rugby where players from both teams come together to gain possession of the ball.

Example: The players formed a scrummage to restart the game after a minor infraction.

scrumptiously

IPA: /ˈskrʌmpʃəsli/

KK: /ˈskrʌmpʃəsli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that is very delicious or appealing to the taste.

Example: The cake was scrumptiously rich and moist, making it a favorite at the party.

scruple

IPA: /ˈskruːpəl/

KK: /ˈskruːpəl/

intransitive verb

Definition: To hesitate or feel uncertain about doing something because of moral or ethical considerations.

Example: She did not scruple to speak her mind, even when it was unpopular.

noun

Definition: A small amount or a feeling of doubt or hesitation about whether something is right or wrong.

Example: She had no scruples about lying to get what she wanted.

scrupulous

IPA: /ˈskruːpjələs/

KK: /ˈskruːpjələs/

adjective

Definition: Careful and thorough in doing things, especially to ensure that they are right and proper.

Example: She is scrupulous about following the rules and making sure everything is done correctly.

scrupulously

IPA: /ˈskruːpjələsli/

KK: /ˈskruːpjələsli/

adverb

Definition: In a careful way, paying close attention to details and being very careful about doing things right.

Example: She scrupulously checked every detail of the report before submitting it.

scrutineer

IPA: /ˈskruːtɪnɪr/

KK: /ˈskruːtɪnɪr/

noun

Definition: A person who carefully examines or inspects something, often related to counting votes or checking details.

Example: The scrutineer ensured that all votes were counted accurately during the election.

verb

Definition: To examine something carefully to ensure it meets certain standards or rules.

Example: The officials will scrutineer all the vehicles before the race starts.

scrutinise

IPA: /ˈskruːtɪnaɪz/

KK: /ˈskruːtənaɪz/

verb

Definition: To look at something very carefully in order to understand it or find any mistakes.

Example: The teacher will scrutinise the students' essays for errors.

scrutinize

IPA: /ˈskruːtənaɪz/

KK: /ˈskrutəˌnaɪz/

transitive verb

Definition: To look at something very carefully and in detail to understand it better or to find any mistakes.

Example: The detective had to scrutinize the evidence to solve the case.

scrutinizer

IPA: /ˈskruːtɪnaɪzər/

KK: /ˈskruːtənaɪzər/

noun

Definition: A person who examines something very carefully and in detail.

Example: The scrutinizer reviewed the report thoroughly before making any decisions.

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