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Topic: Environment

saturated

IPA: /ˈsætʃ.ə.reɪ.tɪd/

KK: /ˈsætʃəˌreɪtɪd/

adjective

Definition: Completely filled with liquid or moisture; unable to hold any more. It can also refer to a substance that contains the maximum amount of solute that can be dissolved in it.

Example: The ground was saturated after the heavy rain, making it muddy and difficult to walk on.

saturation

IPA: //ˌsætʃəˈreɪʃən//

KK: /ˈsæʧəˌreɪʃən/

noun

Definition: The condition where something is completely filled or soaked with a substance, such as a liquid or gas, to the point that it cannot hold any more.

Example: The saturation of the soil after heavy rain made it difficult for plants to grow.

savanna

IPA: /səˈvænə/

KK: /səˈvænə/

noun

Definition: A large area of flat grassland in tropical or subtropical regions, often with some trees and shrubs.

Example: The savanna is home to many unique animals, including elephants and lions.

save

IPA: /seɪv/

KK: /seɪv/

conjunction

Definition: A word used to introduce a condition or exception, meaning 'unless' or 'except for'.

Example: Save for a few minor details, the project is complete.

intransitive verb

Definition: To keep money or resources instead of spending them, often for future use or to avoid waste.

Example: I try to save a portion of my salary every month for emergencies.

noun

Definition: An action that prevents an opponent from scoring or winning in a game, or the act of saving data to a storage location.

Example: The goalkeeper made a fantastic save to keep the team in the game.

preposition

Definition: This word is used to indicate an exception or exclusion, meaning 'except for' or 'other than'.

Example: No one can enter the room save those who have permission.

transitive verb

Definition: To keep something safe or to prevent it from being lost, damaged, or wasted.

Example: I always try to save money for emergencies.

scabland

IPA: /ˈskæb.lænd/

KK: /ˈskæbˌlænd/

noun

Definition: A type of land that is high and rocky, with very little soil, often having dry stream beds running through it.

Example: The scabland region is known for its unique geological features and sparse vegetation.

scarcer

IPA: /ˈskɛr.sər/

KK: /ˈskɛr.sɚ/

adjective

Definition: This word describes something that is not easy to find or is available in limited amounts.

Example: Water is scarcer in desert regions than in areas with abundant rainfall.

scorched

IPA: /skɔːrtʃt/

KK: /skɔrtʃt/

adjective

Definition: Damaged or dried out due to extreme heat or sunlight.

Example: The scorched earth was a result of the intense drought.

verb

Definition: To have burned something slightly or damaged it by heat, often leaving it dry or blackened.

Example: The sun scorched the grass, turning it brown and dry.

scrap

IPA: /skræp/

KK: /skræp/

intransitive verb

Definition: To engage in a physical fight or scuffle, usually using one's fists.

Example: The two boys decided to scrap after school over a misunderstanding.

noun

Definition: A small piece or bit of something, often leftover or discarded.

Example: He picked up a scrap of paper from the floor.

transitive verb

Definition: To get rid of something that is no longer useful or wanted, often by breaking it down into smaller pieces or selling it for parts.

Example: The company decided to scrap the old machinery and buy new equipment.

scree

IPA: /skriː/

KK: /skri/

noun

Definition: A pile or slope of loose stones or rocky debris found at the bottom of a hill or cliff.

Example: The hikers carefully made their way down the scree to avoid slipping.

scrubby

IPA: /ˈskrʌbi/

KK: /ˈskrʌbi/

adjective

Definition: Having a rough or uneven surface, often covered with small bushes or low plants; can also mean small or of poor quality.

Example: The scrubby bushes along the path made it hard to walk through the area.

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