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Exam: SAT (English)

politic

IPA: /ˈpɒlɪtɪk/

KK: /ˈpɑlɪtɪk/

adjective

Definition: Showing good judgment and wisdom in dealing with people or situations, often in a way that is clever or shrewd.

Example: It was a politic move to negotiate rather than confront the issue directly.

political

IPA: /pəˈlɪtɪkəl/

KK: /pəˈlɪtɪkəl/

adjective

Definition: Related to the activities, actions, or policies of government and politics, often involving power and decision-making.

Example: The political debate focused on healthcare reform and its impact on citizens.

politicalize

IPA: /pəˈlɪtɪkəˌlaɪz/

KK: /pəˈlɪtɪkəˌlaɪz/

transitive verb

Definition: To make something political or to give it a political character or significance.

Example: The activists aimed to politicalize the issue of climate change to raise awareness.

politicize

IPA: /pəˈlɪtɪˌzaɪz/

KK: /pəˈlɪtɪˌsaɪz/

intransitive verb

Definition: To take part in political discussions or activities.

Example: During the election season, many people tend to politicize everyday issues.

transitive verb

Definition: To make something political or to give it a political character or significance.

Example: The new law was seen as an attempt to politicize the education system.

politics

IPA: /ˈpɒlɪtɪks/

KK: /ˈpɑlɪtɪks/

noun

Definition: The activities, actions, and ideas related to governing a country or group, including the way power is gained and used.

Example: Many people are interested in politics because it affects their daily lives.

polity

IPA: /ˈpɒlɪti/

KK: /ˈpɑlɪti/

noun

Definition: A structured society or organization, especially one with a specific form of government or political system.

Example: The new policies were designed to improve the functioning of the local polity.

poll

IPA: /pɒl/

KK: /pɔl/

intransitive verb

Definition: To cast a vote in an election.

Example: Many citizens will poll in the upcoming election to express their opinions.

noun

Definition: A survey or vote to gather opinions or information from people.

Example: The poll showed that most people support the new law.

transitive verb

Definition: To ask people questions to gather their opinions or to count the votes in an election.

Example: The organization decided to poll the community about their views on the new park.

poltroon

IPA: //pɒlˈtruːn//

KK: /pɒlˈtruːn/

adjective

Definition: Describing someone who is very cowardly and lacks courage.

Example: He was called a poltroon for refusing to stand up for his beliefs.

noun

Definition: A person who is very cowardly and lacks courage.

Example: Despite the danger, he refused to act, proving himself a true poltroon.

polygon

IPA: /ˈpɒlɪɡən/

KK: /ˈpɒlɪɡən/

noun

Definition: A shape in a flat surface that has straight sides and is closed, made up of three or more line segments.

Example: The architect designed a building with a unique polygon shape.

polynomial

IPA: /pəˈlɪnəˌmɪl/

KK: /pəˈlɪnəˌmɪl/

adjective

Definition: Relating to a mathematical expression that consists of multiple terms, typically involving variables raised to whole number powers.

Example: In algebra, a polynomial can be used to represent various functions and equations.

noun

Definition: A type of mathematical expression that includes one or more terms, where each term has a constant multiplied by variables raised to whole number powers.

Example: The equation x^2 - 4x + 4 is a polynomial that can be factored into (x - 2)(x - 2).

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