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Exam: SAT (English)

assumedly

IPA: /əˈsuːmɪdli/

KK: /əˈsumədli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that is based on what is generally accepted or believed, but not proven.

Example: Assumedly, the meeting will start at 10 AM, as usual.

asterisk

IPA: /ˈæstərɪsk/

KK: /ˈæstərɪsk/

noun

Definition: A symbol that looks like a star and is used in writing to show that something has been left out or to refer to a note at the bottom of the page.

Example: Please refer to the asterisk at the bottom of the page for more information.

transitive verb

Definition: To mark something with a symbol that looks like a star, often used in writing to indicate a footnote or special note.

Example: Please asterisk the important points in your report.

astonishingly

IPA: /əˈstɒnɪʃɪŋli/

KK: /əˈstɑnɪʃɪŋli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that causes great surprise or wonder; to a very high degree.

Example: The magician performed astonishingly, leaving the audience in awe.

astound

IPA: /əˈstaʊnd/

KK: /əˈstaʊnd/

adjective

Definition: Feeling very surprised or amazed by something.

Example: The magician's tricks left the audience astound.

transitive verb

Definition: To surprise someone very much; to make someone feel shocked or amazed.

Example: The magician's trick was so incredible that it astounded the entire audience.

astounding

IPA: /əˈstaʊndɪŋ/

KK: /əˈstaʊndɪŋ/

adjective

Definition: Causing great surprise or wonder; remarkable.

Example: The magician's performance was truly astounding, leaving the audience in awe.

verb

Definition: To greatly surprise or shock someone, often in a positive way.

Example: The magician's performance was astounding, leaving the audience in awe.

asunder

IPA: /əˈsʌndər/

KK: /əˈsʌndər/

adjective

Definition: Separated into parts or pieces; apart from each other.

Example: The storm tore the old tree asunder, leaving branches scattered everywhere.

adverb

Definition: In a way that separates or divides into parts; apart from each other.

Example: The storm tore the old tree asunder, leaving it in two pieces.

asymptote

IPA: /ˈæs.ɪm.təʊt/

KK: /ˈæsɪmˌtoʊt/

noun

Definition: A line that gets closer and closer to a curve but never actually touches it, even as the curve extends infinitely.

Example: In mathematics, an asymptote is used to describe the behavior of a curve as it approaches a line.

asyndetic

IPA: //əˈsɪndɛtɪk//

KK: /əˈsɪndɪtɪk/

adjective

Definition: Describing a style of writing or speech that does not use conjunctions to connect phrases or clauses.

Example: The poet's asyndetic style created a sense of urgency in the poem.

asyndeton

IPA: //əˈsɪndɪtən//

KK: /əˈsɪndɪtən/

noun

Definition: A writing style where conjunctions are left out of sentences, making the phrases more impactful or dramatic.

Example: In his speech, he used asyndeton to create a sense of urgency: "I came, I saw, I conquered."

athlete

IPA: /ˈæθliːt/

KK: /ˈæθlit/

noun

Definition: A person who is skilled in sports or physical activities and often competes in them.

Example: The athlete trained hard every day to prepare for the upcoming competition.

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