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Exam: SAT (English)

motivated

IPA: /ˈmoʊtɪˌveɪtɪd/

KK: /ˈmoʊtɪˌveɪtɪd/

adjective

Definition: Feeling a strong desire to achieve something or work hard towards a goal.

Example: She is highly motivated to finish her project on time.

verb

Definition: To have a strong reason or desire to do something; to be inspired to take action.

Example: She was motivated to study harder after receiving her exam results.

motivating

IPA: /məʊtɪˈveɪtɪŋ/

KK: /moʊtɪˌveɪtɪŋ/

adjective

Definition: Providing encouragement or inspiration to do something.

Example: The teacher gave a motivating speech that inspired the students to work harder.

verb

Definition: To encourage someone to take action or to inspire them to achieve something.

Example: The coach is motivating the team to give their best in the final match.

motivation

IPA: /ˌmoʊtɪˈveɪʃən/

KK: /moʊtəˈveɪʃən/

noun

Definition: A reason or desire that drives someone to do something or achieve a goal.

Example: Her motivation to study hard comes from her dream of becoming a doctor.

motive

IPA: /N/A/

KK: /N/A/

adjective

Definition: Not a valid English word.

Example: Not available

noun

Definition: A reason or desire that causes someone to do something or act in a certain way.

Example: Her motive for studying hard was to get into a good college.

transitive verb

Definition: To provide someone with a reason or incentive to do something; to encourage or inspire action.

Example: The teacher tried to motive her students to study harder for the exams.

motto

IPA: /ˈmɒtəʊ/

KK: /ˈmɑːtoʊ/

noun

Definition: A short phrase or sentence that expresses a guiding principle or belief of a person or group.

Example: The school's motto is 'Knowledge is Power'.

mountebank

IPA: //ˈmaʊntɪbæŋk//

KK: /ˈmaʊntɪbæŋk/

intransitive verb

Definition: To behave in a way that is showy or deceptive, often to attract attention or sell something.

Example: He decided to mountebank at the fair, drawing a crowd with his flashy tricks.

noun

Definition: A person who deceives others by pretending to be something they are not, often using flashy tricks or false claims to attract attention.

Example: The mountebank entertained the crowd with his tricks while trying to sell his dubious remedies.

transitive verb

Definition: To deceive or trick someone, often in a clever or dishonest way.

Example: He tried to mountebank his way into the exclusive club by pretending to be someone he wasn't.

mountebankery

IPA: //ˈmaʊntəˌbæŋkəri//

KK: /ˈmaʊntəˌbæŋkəri/

noun

Definition: The actions or behaviors of a person who deceives others by pretending to have skills or knowledge they do not possess, often for personal gain.

Example: His mountebankery was evident when he claimed to cure diseases without any medical training.

mourn

IPA: /mɔrn/

KK: /mɔrn/

intransitive verb

Definition: To feel or show deep sadness, especially because someone has died.

Example: She mourned the loss of her beloved pet for weeks.

transitive verb

Definition: To feel or show sadness for someone who has died or for something that has been lost.

Example: She mourned the loss of her beloved pet for weeks.

muckrake

IPA: //ˈmʌk.reɪk//

KK: /ˈmʌkˌreɪk/

intransitive verb

Definition: To search for and reveal wrongdoing or corruption, especially in politics or public affairs.

Example: The journalist decided to muckrake and uncover the truth behind the scandal.

muckraker

IPA: /ˈmʌkˌreɪkər/

KK: /ˈmʌkˌreɪkər/

noun

Definition: A journalist who investigates and reveals scandals or corruption, often sensationalizing the issues they cover.

Example: The muckraker uncovered the truth about the corrupt practices in the city government.

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