Exam: TOEFL

Definition: A behavior or attitude that shows a sense of superiority over others, often based on social class or taste.

Example: His snobbism made it difficult for him to connect with people from different backgrounds.

Definition: Having an attitude of superiority and disdain for those considered inferior or less fashionable.

Example: She can be quite snobby when it comes to choosing her friends.

Definition: The quality of being arrogant or snobbish, often showing disdain for those considered inferior.

Example: Her snootiness made it difficult for her to make friends at the new school.

Definition: To swim underwater while using a tube that allows you to breathe air from above the water's surface.

Example: We decided to snorkel in the clear waters of the coral reef.

Definition: A device that allows a person to breathe while swimming underwater, consisting of a long tube that goes into the mouth and extends above the water's surface.

Example: He used a snorkel to explore the coral reef without having to come up for air.

Definition: Having more snow than another place or time; used to describe a situation where there is a greater amount of snow.

Example: This winter is snowier than last year, making it perfect for skiing.

Definition: This word describes a place that has the most snow compared to other places.

Example: This winter has been the snowiest on record, with more snowfall than any other year.

Definition: Having a lot of snow or being covered with snow.

Example: The children were excited to play in the snowy park.

Definition: Notably short in length or size, often used to describe a type of nose that is flat and wide.

Example: She has a snub nose that gives her a unique look.

Definition: A deliberate act of ignoring or showing disrespect to someone, often as a way to hurt their feelings.

Example: She felt hurt by the snub at the party when no one acknowledged her presence.

Definition: To ignore someone or something in a rude way, or to reject someone’s offer or invitation.

Example: She felt hurt when he decided to snub her invitation to the party.

Definition: To be completely covered or immersed in a liquid until fully wet.

Example: After playing in the rain, I was completely soaked.

Definition: A situation where something is wet or saturated with liquid, or the process of making something wet by immersing it in a liquid.

Example: After the rain, the ground was a complete soak, making it difficult to walk.

Definition: To absorb liquid through something, allowing it to become wet or saturated.

Example: I like to soak my feet in warm water after a long day.

Definition: Completely wet or drenched with water or another liquid.

Example: After the rain, my clothes were completely soaked.