IPA: /ˈʃaɪlɒk/
KK: /ˈʃaɪlɒk/
Definition: To lend money at very high interest rates, often in a way that is considered unfair or greedy.
Example: He decided to shylock the small business owner, charging him an outrageous interest rate.
Definition: A person who lends money at very high interest rates, often in a ruthless or exploitative manner.
Example: In the story, the shylock demanded an exorbitant fee for the loan he provided.
IPA: /sɪˈbɪl.aɪn/
KK: /sɪˈbɪlən/
Definition: Relating to a woman in ancient times who was believed to be able to predict the future or give prophecies.
Example: The sibylline texts were consulted by leaders seeking guidance on important decisions.
IPA: /ˈsɪɡmə/
KK: /sɪɡmə/
Definition: The 18th letter of the Greek alphabet, often used in mathematics and science to represent various concepts.
Example: In mathematics, sigma is commonly used to denote the summation of a series.
IPA: /sɪɡˈnɪfɪkəns/
KK: /sɪgˈnɪfɪkəns/
Definition: The importance or meaning of something, especially in a particular context.
Example: The significance of the study was recognized by many experts in the field.
IPA: /sɪɡˈnɪfɪkənt/
KK: /sɪgˈnɪfɪkənt/
Definition: Having a large amount or importance; something that has a major effect or meaning.
Example: The discovery of the new species was significant for the field of biology.
IPA: /ˈsɪɡnɪfaɪ/
KK: /ˈsɪɡnɪfaɪ/
Definition: To have a meaning or to represent something important.
Example: The red light signifies that you must stop.
Definition: To represent or indicate something; to have a particular meaning.
IPA: /ˈsaɪləns/
KK: /ˈsaɪləns/
Definition: A time when there is no sound or speech; a state of quietness.
Example: After the loud concert, there was a moment of silence before the crowd started cheering.
Definition: To make someone or something quiet or to stop them from speaking or making noise.
Example: The teacher silenced the students with a sharp look.
IPA: /ˈsɪmɪlər/
KK: /ˈsɪmɪlər/
Definition: Having a likeness or resemblance to something else, often in appearance or nature, but not exactly the same.
Example: The two paintings are similar, but one is larger than the other.
IPA: /ˈsɪmɪlərli/
KK: /ˈsɪmɪlɛrli/
Definition: In a way that is like something else; in a similar manner.
Example: She solved the problem similarly to how he did.
IPA: /ˈsɪmɪleɪ/
KK: /ˈsɪmɪli/
Definition: A way of comparing two different things by saying one is like the other, often using the words 'like' or 'as'.
Example: The author used a simile to describe the sunset as being like a painting in the sky.
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