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Exam: SAT (English)

italicise

IPA: /ɪˈtælɪˌsaɪz/

KK: /ɪˈtælɪˌsaɪz/

verb

Definition: To make text slanted to emphasize it or to indicate that it is a title or foreign word.

Example: Please italicise the book titles in your essay.

italicization

IPA: /ɪˌtælɪsəˈzeɪʃən/

KK: /ɪˌtælɪsəˈzeɪʃən/

noun

Definition: The action of making text slanted to emphasize it or to distinguish it from regular text.

Example: In the document, the italicization of certain words helps to highlight important concepts.

italicize

IPA: /ɪˈtælɪˌzaɪz/

KK: /ɪˈtælɪˌzaɪz/

transitive verb

Definition: To print or write text in a slanted style to emphasize it or indicate a title.

Example: In her essay, she decided to italicize the titles of the books she referenced.

jackpot

IPA: //ˈdʒækpɒt//

KK: /ˈdʒækpɑt/

noun

Definition: A large prize or amount of money that is won in a game, lottery, or competition, often after a long period of accumulation.

Example: Winning the jackpot in the lottery changed her life forever.

jacobin

IPA: /ˈdʒækəˌbɪn/

KK: /ˈdʒækəˌbɪn/

noun

Definition: A person who is part of a radical political group that supports extreme changes in government, especially one that promoted equality and used violence during the French Revolution.

Example: The Jacobins played a significant role in the political upheaval of the French Revolution.

jacquerie

IPA: /ˈdʒækəri/

KK: /ˈdʒækəri/

noun

Definition: A violent uprising or rebellion by peasants against their rulers or the upper class.

Example: The jacquerie in France was a significant event in the history of peasant revolts.

jaunty

IPA: //ˈdʒɔːnti//

KK: /ˈdʒɔnti/

adjective

Definition: Having a lively, cheerful, and self-confident manner or appearance.

Example: She walked into the room with a jaunty smile, making everyone feel welcome.

jealous

IPA: /ˈdʒɛləs/

KK: /ˈdʒɛləs/

adjective

Definition: Feeling unhappy or angry because someone has something that you want or because you are afraid of losing someone's love or attention.

Example: She felt jealous when she saw her friend with a new car.

jealousness

IPA: /ˈdʒɛləsnəs/

KK: /ˈdʒɛləsnəs/

noun

Definition: The feeling of wanting what someone else has, often leading to resentment or envy.

Example: Her jealousness made it hard for her to be happy for her friend's success.

jealousy

IPA: /ˈdʒɛləsi/

KK: /ˈdʒɛləsi/

noun

Definition: A feeling of wanting what someone else has, often leading to resentment or envy.

Example: Her jealousy over her friend's success made her feel unhappy.

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