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Topic: Health

spray

IPA: /spreɪ/

KK: /sprā/

intransitive verb

Definition: To release liquid in small drops or particles, often in a wide area.

Example: The gardener decided to spray the plants to keep them healthy.

noun

Definition: A fine mist of liquid that comes out of a container, often used for applying substances like perfume, paint, or insect repellent.

Example: She used a spray to keep the bugs away from her garden.

transitive verb

Definition: To send out a liquid in small drops or a fine mist, often using a device designed for this purpose.

Example: She decided to spray the plants with water to help them grow.

spread

IPA: /sprɛd/

KK: /sprɛd/

intransitive verb

Definition: To become distributed or visible over a wide area or extent.

Example: The news of the event spread quickly throughout the town.

noun

Definition: A covering, often made of cloth, used on a bed or table, or a type of food that can be applied to bread or crackers.

Example: She placed a beautiful spread on the dining table for the guests.

transitive verb

Definition: To cause something to cover a larger area or to be seen by more people; to arrange or distribute something over a surface or among people.

Example: She decided to spread the butter evenly on the toast.

sprue

IPA: /spruː/

KK: /spru/

noun

Definition: A term used to describe a type of waste material or channel in manufacturing, particularly in casting and molding processes, where excess material is removed or where molten material is poured into a mold.

Example: After the metal cooled, the workers removed the sprue from the casting to ensure a smooth finish.

spry

IPA: /spraɪ/

KK: /sprī/

adjective

Definition: Full of energy and movement, especially for someone who is older.

Example: Despite her age, she is still very spry and enjoys going for long walks.

spryer

IPA: /ˈspraɪər/

KK: /spraɪər/

adjective

Definition: More lively and energetic than someone or something else.

Example: The older dog was spryer than the younger one, always ready to play.

spryest

IPA: /ˈspraɪ.ɪst/

KK: /spraɪst/

adjective

Definition: Full of energy and lively, especially for someone who is older.

Example: Despite her age, she is the spryest person in the group, always ready to dance.

spryness

IPA: /ˈspraɪnəs/

KK: /ˈsprīnəs/

noun

Definition: The quality of being lively, active, and energetic, especially in older age.

Example: Despite her age, her spryness allowed her to keep up with the younger children.

spurt

IPA: /spɜrt/

KK: /spɜrt/

intransitive verb

Definition: To suddenly release or shoot out a liquid or energy in a quick burst.

Example: The water began to spurt from the broken pipe.

noun

Definition: A quick and sudden release of something, like energy or liquid, often happening in a short time.

Example: He felt a spurt of energy after his nap.

transitive verb

Definition: To push or send out something suddenly and quickly, often in a burst or jet.

Example: The athlete managed to spurt ahead of his competitors in the final lap of the race.

sputum

IPA: /ˈspjuːtəm/

KK: /ˈspjuːtəm/

noun

Definition: A substance that is coughed up from the lungs or airways, often containing mucus, saliva, and other materials, usually associated with respiratory illnesses.

Example: The doctor asked for a sample of sputum to test for infection.

squalid

IPA: /ˈskwɒlɪd/

KK: /ˈskwɑlɪd/

adjective

Definition: Very dirty and unpleasant, often because of neglect or poverty. It can also describe something that is morally disgusting or corrupt.

Example: The squalid conditions in the abandoned building shocked the volunteers.

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