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Engaged in making sly, calculating, or underhanded plans, especially to achieve a selfish goal.
“The scheming villain plotted to overthrow the rightful king.”
A severe chronic mental disorder characterized by disturbances in thought, perception, emotional responsiveness, and social interactions, often involving delusions, hallucinations, and disorganized thinking.
“He was diagnosed with schizophrenia in his early twenties and received long-term support from psychiatric services.”
A setting or atmosphere characterized by academic inquiry, intellectual rigor, and the pursuit of knowledge.
“The university library provides a quiet, scholarly environment conducive to deep research.”
A sum of money set aside or collected by an educational institution or a parent-teacher organization to finance specific school-related activities, equipment, or programs.
“The school fund was used to purchase new computers for the library.”
A person who attends school; a student or pupil, especially of a specified age or type.
“The museum offers interactive programs designed for young schoolers.”
Describing an environment or atmosphere that is simultaneously educational and exceptionally cozy, inviting, or informal.
“The library's new reading nook had a distinctly schoomly vibe, with its plush armchairs and stacks of classic literature.”
A visual style, design language, or cultural motif inspired by science fiction, typically featuring futuristic technology, sleek machinery, neon lights, space exploration themes, or dystopian elements.
“The newly released cyberpunk game features a striking sci-fi aesthetic with towering neon skyscrapers and flying vehicles.”
The systematic study of the structure and behavior of the physical and natural world through observation, experimentation, and the testing of theories against the evidence obtained.
“Advances in medical science have significantly increased human life expectancy.”
An electronic handheld device designed to perform complex mathematical, scientific, and engineering calculations, typically including functions for trigonometry, logarithms, and powers.
“The engineering student needed a scientific calculator to solve the complex differential equations on her exam.”
Plural form of scoffer: people who deride, mock, or speak about someone or something in a way that shows disrespect or contempt.
“Despite the warnings of climate scientists, scoffers continued to dismiss the data.”
To rebuke or reprimand someone angrily or severely.
“The teacher had to scold the students for talking during the exam.”
An act of rebuking or reprimanding someone severely.
“She received a stern scolding from her teacher for talking during the exam.”
To burn the surface of something with flame or heat, causing discoloration or damage.
“The hot iron was left on the shirt too long and managed to scorch the fabric.”
To burn the surface of something with flame or heat, causing discoloration or damage.
“The hot iron scorches the delicate fabric if left in one spot for too long.”
The number of points, goals, runs, etc., achieved by a team or competitor in a game or match.
“The final score was 3-2 in favor of the home team.”