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Exam: SAT (English)

literary

IPA: /ˈlɪtərəri/

KK: /ˈlɪtəˌrɛri/

adjective

Definition: Related to written works, especially those considered to have artistic or intellectual value, such as novels, poems, and essays.

Example: She has a deep appreciation for literary works from various cultures.

literate

IPA: /ˈlɪt.ər.ət/

KK: /ˈlɪtərɪt/

adjective

Definition: Having the ability to read and write, or being knowledgeable in a specific area.

Example: In today's world, being literate is essential for success in many careers.

noun

Definition: A person who has the ability to read and write, and is knowledgeable about various subjects.

Example: In today's world, being literate is essential for success in many fields.

literately

IPA: /ˈlɪtəˌrɛtli/

KK: /ˈlɪtərətli/

adverb

Definition: In a manner that shows the ability to read and write, or in a way that is knowledgeable about literature.

Example: She spoke literately about the themes in the novel, impressing everyone with her understanding.

literation

IPA: /ˌlɪtəˈreɪʃən/

KK: /lɪtəˈreɪʃən/

noun

Definition: The process of using letters to represent sounds or words in writing.

Example: The teacher explained the concept of literation to the students during the writing lesson.

literature

IPA: /ˈlɪtərətʃər/

KK: /ˈlɪtərətʃər/

noun

Definition: Written works that are considered to have artistic or intellectual value, including novels, poems, and essays.

Example: She enjoys reading classic literature from authors like Shakespeare and Jane Austen.

litotes

IPA: /ˈlaɪtəʊtiːz/

KK: /ˈlaɪtoʊtiːz/

noun

Definition: A way of speaking where you make a statement less strong by saying what it is not, like saying 'not bad' to mean 'good'.

Example: Using litotes, she said he was 'not the worst player' to imply he was quite good.

lodestar

IPA: /ˈloʊdˌstɑːr/

KK: /ˈloʊdˌstɑr/

noun

Definition: A star that is used for navigation or a guiding principle that helps someone make decisions or find direction in life.

Example: The teacher was a lodestar for her students, guiding them toward their future goals.

logarithm

IPA: /ˈlɒɡəˌrɪðəm/

KK: /ˈlɔɡəˌrɪðəm/

noun

Definition: A mathematical concept that represents the power to which a specific base number must be raised to obtain another number.

Example: In mathematics, the logarithm helps simplify complex calculations by converting multiplication into addition.

logarithmic

IPA: /lɒˈɡærɪðmɪk/

KK: /lɔːˈɡærɪðmɪk/

adjective

Definition: Connected to or based on logarithms, which are mathematical functions that help in solving equations involving exponential growth or decay.

Example: The logarithmic scale is often used in measuring sound intensity.

logarithmically

IPA: /lɒˈɡærɪðmɪkli/

KK: /lɔːˈɡærɪðmɪkli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that relates to logarithms, which are mathematical functions that help to simplify multiplication and division into addition and subtraction.

Example: The population of the city grew logarithmically over the last decade, indicating a rapid increase.

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