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Topic: Shopping

shopworn

IPA: /ˈʃɒpˌwɔːrn/

KK: /ˈʃɑpˌwɔrn/

adjective

Definition: Damaged or worn out due to being displayed or used frequently in a store, often appearing faded or less appealing.

Example: The shopworn books on the shelf were marked down for quick sale.

showroom

IPA: /ˈʃoʊruːm/

KK: /ˈʃoʊˌrum/

noun

Definition: A space or room used to display products for customers to see and buy.

Example: The new car showroom had a variety of models on display.

signboard

IPA: /ˈsaɪnˌbɔrd/

KK: /ˈsaɪnˌbɔrd/

noun

Definition: A flat surface that displays information, such as a message or advertisement, often placed in public areas.

Example: The restaurant put up a new signboard to attract more customers.

silk

IPA: /sɪlk/

KK: /sɪlk/

adjective

Definition: Made from a soft, smooth material that comes from silkworms, often used in clothing and textiles.

Example: She wore a beautiful silk dress to the party.

intransitive verb

Definition: A soft, smooth fabric made from the threads produced by silkworms, often used for clothing and other textiles.

Example: She wore a beautiful dress made of silk to the party.

noun

Definition: A soft and shiny material made from the fibers produced by silkworms, often used to make clothing and other textiles.

Example: She wore a beautiful dress made of silk to the party.

silverware

IPA: /ˈsɪlvəˌwɛə/

KK: /ˈsɪlvərˌwɛr/

noun

Definition: Items such as forks, spoons, and knives that are made of silver or have a silver coating, used for eating and serving food.

Example: We set the table with beautiful silverware for the special dinner.

sneaker

IPA: /ˈsniːkər/

KK: /ˈsniːkər/

noun

Definition: A type of shoe designed for sports or casual wear, typically made with a flexible rubber sole and often featuring a canvas upper.

Example: I bought a new pair of sneakers for my morning runs.

softcover

IPA: /ˈsɒfˌkʌvə/

KK: /ˈsɔftˌkʌvər/

adjective

Definition: Describing a book that has a flexible cover instead of a hard cover, making it lighter and often less expensive.

Example: I prefer to buy softcover books because they are easier to carry around.

souk

IPA: //suːk//

KK: /suk/

noun

Definition: A place where people buy and sell goods, often found in Arab cities and markets.

Example: We visited a vibrant souk filled with colorful spices and handmade crafts.

spend

IPA: /spɛnd/

KK: /spɛnd/

intransitive verb

Definition: To use up time or resources, often referring to money or effort.

Example: I like to spend my weekends relaxing at home.

transitive verb

Definition: To use money, time, or resources for a particular purpose.

Example: She decided to spend her savings on a new car.

splurge

IPA: /splɜːrdʒ/

KK: /splɜrdʒ/

intransitive verb

Definition: To spend money freely or extravagantly, often on things that are not necessary.

Example: After saving for months, she decided to splurge on a new laptop.

noun

Definition: A spending spree or an occasion when someone spends a lot of money on something special or luxurious.

Example: After saving for months, she decided to go on a splurge and buy herself a new designer handbag.

transitive verb

Definition: To spend a lot of money on something, often more than you need or planned to.

Example: After saving for months, I decided to splurge on a new laptop.

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