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Exam: SAT (English)

royalty

IPA: /ˈrɔɪəlti/

KK: /ˈrɔɪəlti/

noun

Definition: A group of people who are royal, including kings, queens, princes, and princesses, or the state of being royal.

Example: The royalty attended the grand ceremony in their finest attire.

rubric

IPA: /ˈrʌbrɪk/

KK: /ˈrʌbrɪk/

adjective

Definition: A term used to describe something that is red or has a reddish color.

Example: The rubric markings on the paper made it stand out.

noun

Definition: A set of guidelines or criteria used to evaluate or grade something, often in education or assessments.

Example: The teacher provided a rubric to help students understand how their projects would be graded.

rudeness

IPA: /ˈruːdnəs/

KK: /ˈrudnɪs/

noun

Definition: The quality or behavior of being disrespectful or impolite to others.

Example: His rudeness during the meeting surprised everyone.

ruffian

IPA: /ˈrʌf.i.ən/

KK: /ˈrʌfɪən/

noun

Definition: A rough or violent person, often involved in criminal activities or causing trouble.

Example: The ruffian threatened the shopkeeper for money.

ruffianly

IPA: /ˈrʌfɪənli/

KK: /ˈrʌfɪənli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that is rough, violent, or lawless, similar to the behavior of a ruffian.

Example: The gang acted ruffianly, causing chaos in the streets.

rule

IPA: /ruːl/

KK: /rul/

intransitive verb

Definition: To be in a position of control or authority, often making decisions or commands.

Example: In the game, the player who rules has the most power and influence.

noun

Definition: A guideline or principle that tells people how to behave or what to do in certain situations.

Example: The teacher explained the rule about raising hands before speaking in class.

transitive verb

Definition: To control or govern something, making decisions about how it should be done or what rules should be followed.

Example: The teacher will rule the classroom with fairness and respect.

rumor

IPA: /ˈruːmər/

KK: /ˈrumər/

noun

Definition: A piece of information that is not confirmed and is often shared by people, usually through conversation.

Example: There was a rumor that the school would close next year.

transitive verb

Definition: To share information or news that may not be true, often without confirmation.

Example: She decided to rumor about the new project at work, even though she wasn't sure it was true.

rumored

IPA: /ˈruːmərd/

KK: /ˈrumərd/

adjective

Definition: Describing something that is said to be true by many people, but not confirmed or proven.

Example: The rumored event attracted a lot of attention, even though no one had confirmed it.

verb

Definition: To say that something is true or will happen without having proof; to spread information that may not be true.

Example: It was rumored that the company would be closing down soon.

ruse

IPA: /ruːz/

KK: /ruz/

noun

Definition: A clever trick or plan used to deceive someone.

Example: He used a ruse to distract the guard while his friends sneaked in.

rush

IPA: /rʌʃ/

KK: /rʌʃ/

adjective

Definition: Done quickly or with a lot of urgency, often because there is not much time.

Example: The team completed the project as a rush job to meet the deadline.

intransitive verb

Definition: To move quickly or with great speed, often in a hurried manner.

Example: She had to rush to catch the bus this morning.

noun

Definition: A quick movement or flow, often associated with excitement or urgency, such as a sudden increase in activity or a drive to recruit new members in a group.

Example: The rush of students to join the club was overwhelming during the first week of school.

transitive verb

Definition: To cause someone or something to move quickly or to act with great speed.

Example: She rushed her friend to the hospital after the accident.

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