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adjective C1
/səˈtɪrɪk/

Relating to or using satire.

"The novel takes a satiric view of urban life."

adjective C1
/səˈtɪrɪkəl/

containing or using satire to criticize or mock

"The satirical cartoon mocked the government's new policy."

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satirize

verb C1
/ˈsætəˌraɪz/

to mock or criticize something using satire

"The play satirizes the greed of modern corporations."

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verb C1
/ˈsætʃəˌreɪt/

to fill completely with something until no more can be absorbed

"The heavy rain saturated the ground within minutes."

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noun C1
/ˌsætʃəˈreɪʃən/

The state or process that occurs when no more of something can be absorbed, combined with, or added.

"Saturation of the market leads to a decrease in product demand."

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saucy

adjective C1
/ˈsɔːsi/

Boldly rude, cheeky, or playfully disrespectful.

"The child gave a saucy reply to his teacher."

verb C1
/ˈsɔːntər/

to walk in a slow, relaxed manner without hurry or effort

"We sauntered along the riverside, stopping now and then to watch the boats."

noun C1
/səˈvænə/

a grassy plain with scattered trees, typical of tropical and subtropical regions

"Giraffes browsed on acacia trees across the wide savanna."

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savor

verb C1
/ˈseɪ.vər/

To enjoy something completely, especially by dwelling on it.

"He savored every bite of the delicious cake."

adjective C1
/ˈseɪ.vər.i/

Having a pleasant salty or spicy taste; morally acceptable.

"The restaurant serves a variety of savory dishes."

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savvy

adjective C1
/ˈsæv.i/

Having practical knowledge and the ability to make good judgments.

"She is a tech-savvy entrepreneur."

noun C1
/ˈsɔː.dʌst/

The tiny particles of wood produced by sawing or sanding.

"The floor was covered with sawdust from the carpentry work."

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noun C1
/ˈsɔːjər/

a person who saws wood, especially as an occupation

"The skilled sawyer cut the logs into planks."

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noun C1
/ˈskeɪ.biːz/

a contagious skin disease caused by mites that causes intense itching

"The doctor diagnosed him with scabies after examining the rash."

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Scaffold

noun C1
/ˈskæf.əʊld/

A temporary platform used to support workers and materials during the construction or repair of a building.

"The workers stood on the scaffold to paint the building."

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noun C1
/ˌskeɪ.ləˈbɪl.ə.ti/

The ability to expand to larger scales while maintaining efficiency

"The startup focused on scalability to handle future growth."

noun C1
/ˈskælpəl/

A small and extremely sharp bladed instrument used for surgery and dissection.

"The surgeon carefully used a scalpel to make the first incision."

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Scaly

adjective C1
/ˈskeɪ.li/

covered with scales; having a rough surface like scales

"The fish has scaly skin."

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Scant

adjective C1
/skænt/

Barely sufficient or inadequate in amount, degree, or quantity.

"There was scant evidence to support the claim."

adjective C1
/ˈskænti/

Small in quantity; insufficient or meager.

"The refugees survived on scanty food supplies."

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noun C1
/ˈskeɪpˌɡoʊt/

A person who is unfairly blamed for problems, mistakes, or faults of others.

"He became the scapegoat for the company’s financial troubles."

adjective C1
/ˈskeɪðɪŋ/

severely critical; harshly scornful

"The critic wrote a scathing review of the movie."

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scavenge

verb C1
/ˈskævɪndʒ/

to search through waste or discarded material to find useful items

"The children scavenged for food in the garbage dump."

noun C1
/ˈskævɪndʒər/

an animal or person that feeds on dead or discarded material

"Vultures are natural scavengers that clean up the environment."

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noun, adjective C1
/skiːˈmætɪk/

a simplified or symbolic representation of a system or plan

"The engineer showed a schematic of the electrical circuit."

adjective C1
/skəˈlæstɪk/

Relating to schools, education, or academic learning.

"The school organizes scholastic competitions every year."

adjective C1
/ˈsɪn.tɪ.leɪ.tɪŋ/

brilliantly clever, exciting, or sparkling

"Her scintillating conversation kept everyone entertained."

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scion

noun C1
/ˈsaɪ.ən/

a descendant of a wealthy, aristocratic, or influential family

"He is the scion of a wealthy industrialist family."

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scoff

verb C1
/skɒf/

to speak about something in a mocking or dismissive way

"He scoffed at the idea of moving abroad."

verb C1
/skɔːrtʃ/

to burn the surface of something slightly

"The fire scorched the walls of the building."

adjective C1
/ˈskɔːrnfəl/

showing contempt or disdain; expressing scorn

"She gave him a scornful look when he made the rude comment."

verb/noun C1
/skɒtʃ/

to put an end to something; also a type of whisky

"The report scotched the rumors of a merger."

noun C1
/ˈskaʊndrəl/

a dishonest or unscrupulous person; a villain

"That scoundrel cheated the old man out of his savings."

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scour

verb C1
/ˈskaʊər/

to clean or brighten the surface of something by scrubbing; to search thoroughly

"She scoured the kitchen until it shone."

noun/verb C1
/skɜːrdʒ/

A source of great pain or punishment; to whip or inflict suffering on someone.

"Disease and poverty remain a scourge in many regions."

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scowl

verb/noun C1
/skaʊl/

To frown in an angry or bad-tempered way.

"She scowled when she heard the unfair remark."

adjective C1
/ˈskræpi/

Determined and willing to fight or argue; also messy or disorganized.

"Despite being small, he was a scrappy fighter."

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scrawl

verb C1
/skrɔːl/

to write or draw something quickly and carelessly, making it hard to read

"He scrawled his signature at the bottom of the page."

adjective C1
/ˈskrɔːni/

very thin and bony, often looking unhealthy

"The scrawny boy could barely lift the heavy bag."

noun C1
/skraɪb/

a person who writes documents, especially in ancient times; a professional copyist

"In ancient Egypt, scribes recorded important events."

noun C1
/ˈskrɪmɪdʒ/

A practice game or informal match, often in sports, especially football.

"The team had a scrimmage before the official season started."

adjective C1
/ˈskrɪptʃərəl/

Relating to or contained in the scriptures or holy writings.

"The priest gave a scriptural reference during the sermon."

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noun C1
স্ক্রোলিং অ্যাডিকশন

A compulsive need to continuously scroll through content on digital devices, particularly smartphones and social media platforms.

"Scrolling addiction is a growing concern among smartphone users."

adjective C1
/ˈskrʌfi/

untidy or unkempt in appearance; shabby and worn

"The scruffy old dog wandered through the streets looking for food."

adjective C1
/ˈskrʌmpʃəs/

extremely tasty or delicious

"She baked a scrumptious chocolate cake for the party."

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scruple

noun C1
/ˈskruːpəl/

A moral or ethical consideration that restrains actions.

"He had no scruples about lying to get ahead."

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adjective C1
/ˈskruːpjələs/

Extremely attentive to details and careful about doing what is right.

"She was scrupulous in her research to ensure accuracy."

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verb C1
/ˈskruː.tɪ.naɪz/

to examine something carefully and thoroughly, often to find details or faults

"The lawyer scrutinized the contract before signing it."

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scuff

verb C1
/skʌf/

to mark or scratch the surface of something by rubbing

"He scuffed his shoes on the pavement."

noun, verb C1
/ˈskʌf.əl/

a short, confused fight or struggle; to engage in such a fight

"Two players scuffled on the field after the foul."