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Exam: TOEFL

sprinter

IPA: /ˈsprɪntər/

KK: /ˈsprɪntər/

noun

Definition: A person who runs at high speed over short distances.

Example: The sprinter won the gold medal in the 100-meter race.

spritely

IPA: /ˈspraɪtli/

KK: /ˈspraɪtli/

adjective

Definition: Full of energy and lively spirit; cheerful and animated.

Example: The spritely old man danced with joy at the party.

adverb

Definition: In a lively and energetic way, similar to how a sprite would behave.

Example: She danced spritely across the stage, captivating the audience with her energy.

spritz

IPA: /sprɪts/

KK: /sprɪts/

noun

Definition: A quick spray or squirt of a liquid, often used for flavoring drinks or for refreshing purposes.

Example: She added a spritz of lemon juice to her water for extra flavor.

transitive verb

Definition: To quickly spray or squirt a liquid in small amounts.

Example: She decided to spritz some perfume before leaving the house.

spritzer

IPA: //ˈsprɪtsər//

KK: /ˈsprɪtsər/

noun

Definition: A type of drink that combines wine, usually white, with carbonated water or soda, making it refreshing and bubbly.

Example: On a hot summer day, I love to enjoy a spritzer by the pool.

sprucely

IPA: //ˈspruːsli//

KK: /sprusli/

adverb

Definition: In a neat and elegant way.

Example: She dressed sprucely for the formal event.

spunkier

IPA: /ˈspʌŋkiər/

KK: /ˈspʌŋkiər/

adjective

Definition: More lively, spirited, or courageous than someone or something else.

Example: She was spunkier than her friends, always ready for an adventure.

spur

IPA: /spɜːr/

KK: /spɜr/

intransitive verb

Definition: To move or act quickly, often with urgency or excitement.

Example: The horse began to spur forward as the rider urged it on.

noun

Definition: A pointed part that sticks out from something, often used to describe a bony growth or a sharp projection.

Example: The horse had a spur on its heel to help it climb the steep hill.

transitive verb

Definition: To encourage or motivate someone or something to take action or to move forward.

Example: The coach's speech was meant to spur the team to victory.

spurious

IPA: /ˈspjʊəriəs/

KK: /ˈspjʊrɪəs/

adjective

Definition: Not genuine or authentic; false or misleading in nature or appearance.

Example: The scientist dismissed the spurious claims made by the company about their product's effectiveness.

spuriously

IPA: /ˈspjʊə.ri.əs.li/

KK: /ˈspʊr.i.əs.li/

adverb

Definition: In a way that is not genuine or true; falsely or deceitfully.

Example: The report was spuriously presented as factual information.

spuriousness

IPA: /ˈspjʊəriəsnəs/

KK: /ˈspjʊəriəsnəs/

noun

Definition: The quality or state of being false or not genuine.

Example: The spuriousness of the claims made by the company raised concerns among consumers.

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