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Exam: SAT (English)

romanticize

IPA: /rɪˈmæn.tɪ.saɪz/

KK: /rəmˈæntɪˌsaɪz/

intransitive verb

Definition: To think or speak about something in an idealized or exaggeratedly positive way, often making it seem more attractive or appealing than it really is.

Example: Many people tend to romanticize their childhood memories, forgetting the challenges they faced.

transitive verb

Definition: To see or describe something in a way that makes it seem more attractive or ideal than it really is.

Example: Many people tend to romanticize the past, forgetting the difficulties that existed.

rote

IPA: /roʊt/

KK: /roʊt/

adjective

Definition: Learned or memorized through repetition without understanding the meaning.

Example: She learned the poem by rote, repeating it over and over until she could recite it perfectly.

noun

Definition: A way of learning or memorizing something by repeating it many times without really understanding it.

Example: Students often learn vocabulary by rote, repeating the words until they remember them.

roughly

IPA: /ˈrʌfli/

KK: /ˈrʌfli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that is not exact or precise, but is close to the correct amount or description.

Example: The project will take roughly three weeks to complete.

roughshod

IPA: /ˈrʌfʃɒd/

KK: /ˈrʌfˌʃɒd/

adjective

Definition: Describing something that is equipped with shoes that have sharp points or nails, often used to prevent slipping, or it can refer to actions taken with harshness or force.

Example: The roughshod treatment of the workers led to protests and demands for better conditions.

adverb

Definition: In a manner that is forceful and without consideration for others' feelings or opinions.

Example: The company pushed through the changes roughshod, ignoring the concerns of its employees.

rounding

IPA: /ˈraʊndɪŋ/

KK: /ˈraʊndɪŋ/

noun

Definition: The process of making a number simpler by increasing or decreasing it to the nearest whole number or specified decimal place.

Example: In math class, we learned about rounding numbers to make calculations easier.

verb

Definition: To make something round or to change a number to the nearest whole number or specified decimal place.

Example: She is rounding the edges of the table to make it safer for children.

roundly

IPA: /ˈraʊndli/

KK: /ˈraʊndli/

adverb

Definition: In a complete or thorough manner; done with full force or vigor.

Example: The coach roundly praised the team's performance after the victory.

rouse

IPA: /raʊz/

KK: /raʊz/

intransitive verb

Definition: To wake up or become active after being asleep or inactive.

Example: The loud noise helped to rouse him from his deep sleep.

noun

Definition: The act of waking someone up or causing them to become active or alert.

Example: The loud noise was enough to rouse everyone from their sleep.

transitive verb

Definition: To wake someone up or to make someone feel more active or excited.

Example: The loud noise was enough to rouse him from his sleep.

rousing

IPA: /ˈraʊzɪŋ/

KK: /ˈraʊzɪŋ/

adjective

Definition: Causing strong feelings of excitement or enthusiasm; lively and energetic.

Example: The rousing speech inspired everyone in the audience.

rout

IPA: /raʊt/

KK: /raʊt/

intransitive verb

Definition: To make a loud noise, often like a bellowing sound, or to dig around with the snout, especially as animals do.

Example: The cattle began to rout in the field, making loud noises as they searched for food.

noun

Definition: A large group of people who are moving in a disorganized way, often in a chaotic or confused manner, especially after a defeat or during a disturbance.

Example: The rout of the enemy forces left them scattered and disoriented.

transitive verb

Definition: To defeat someone completely or to force them to run away in a disorganized way.

Example: The team managed to rout their opponents in the final match.

royalist

IPA: /ˈrɔɪəlɪst/

KK: /ˈrɔɪəlɪst/

noun

Definition: A person who supports a government led by a king or queen.

Example: The royalist group organized a rally to promote the monarchy.

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