IPA: /ˈskrɒf.jə.ləs/
KK: /ˈskroʊfələs/
Definition: Relating to a disease that causes swelling of the lymph nodes, or having a dirty or unhealthy appearance; can also refer to moral corruption.
Example: The scrofulous condition of the old building made it look abandoned and uninviting.
IPA: /ˈskroʊtəl/
KK: /ˈskroʊtəl/
Definition: Related to the pouch of skin that holds the testicles in males.
Example: The doctor explained the scrotal area during the examination.
IPA: /ˈskroʊtəm/
KK: /ˈskroʊtəm/
Definition: The external pouch of skin that holds the testes in male mammals.
Example: The scrotum helps regulate the temperature of the testes for optimal sperm production.
IPA: /skrʌb/
KK: /skrʌb/
Definition: A type of vegetation that is small and not fully grown, often found in areas with poor soil or harsh conditions.
Example: The scrub was filled with small bushes and trees that struggled to grow.
Definition: To clean something by rubbing it hard, often to remove dirt or stains.
Example: I need to scrub the kitchen floor before the guests arrive.
IPA: /skrʌbd/
KK: /skrʌbd/
Definition: Having been cleaned thoroughly, often to remove dirt or impurities.
Example: The scrubbed kitchen looked sparkling and inviting.
Definition: To clean something thoroughly by rubbing it hard, often with a brush or cloth.
Example: She scrubbed the floor until it was shining.
IPA: /ˈskrʌbiɪst/
KK: /ˈskrʌbiɪst/
Definition: The most dirty or unkempt in appearance; very messy or rough.
Example: After playing outside all day, the kids looked the scrubbiest they had ever been.
IPA: /ˈskrʌbɪŋ/
KK: /ˈskrʌbɪŋ/
Definition: An act of cleaning something by rubbing it hard to remove dirt or stains.
Example: The scrubbing of the floors made them shine like new.
Definition: To clean something by rubbing it hard with a brush, cloth, or other tool.
Example: She is scrubbing the kitchen floor to make it shine.
IPA: /skɜrf/
KK: /skɜrf/
Definition: A type of dry, flaky skin or scales that can appear on the surface of the skin or on plants.
Example: After the winter, the tree had a lot of scurf on its branches.
IPA: /ˈskɜːrfi/
KK: /ˈskɜrfi/
Definition: Describing something that is covered with flakes or scales, often referring to skin or a surface that has a dry, flaky appearance.
Example: The old paint on the wall looked scurfy and needed to be scraped off.
IPA: /ˈskɜːrviər/
KK: /ˈskɜrviər/
Definition: More severe or worse in quality, often used to describe something that is contemptible or despicable.
Example: His actions were scurvier than anyone else in the group, showing a lack of respect for others.
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