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Exam: SAT (English)

underclassman

IPA: /ˈʌndərˌklæs.mən/

KK: /ˈʌndərˌklæs.mən/

noun

Definition: A student who is in the first or second year of high school or college.

Example: As an underclassman, she was eager to learn from her older classmates.

underdog

IPA: /ˈʌndərˌdɔɡ/

KK: /ˈʌndərˌdɔg/

noun

Definition: A person or team that is expected to lose in a competition or struggle, often because they are at a disadvantage compared to others.

Example: The small school was considered the underdog in the championship game, but they played with great determination.

underestimate

IPA: /ˌʌndərˈɛstəˌmeɪt/

KK: /ʌndərˈɛstəˌmeɪt/

noun

Definition: A value or amount that is lower than the actual one, often used to describe a situation where someone does not recognize the true importance or size of something.

Example: The team's underestimate of the project's cost led to budget issues.

transitive verb

Definition: To judge something as being less important, valuable, or significant than it really is.

Example: Many people underestimate the impact of small changes in their daily routine.

undergraduate

IPA: /ˌʌndərˈɡrædʒuət/

KK: /ʌndərˈɡrædʒuɪt/

adjective

Definition: Relating to a student who is pursuing their first degree at a college or university.

Example: She is taking undergraduate courses in biology and chemistry.

noun

Definition: A student who is studying at a college or university and has not yet earned a bachelor's degree.

Example: She is an undergraduate studying biology at the university.

underline

IPA: /ˈʌndəˌlaɪn/

KK: /ˈʌndərˌlaɪn/

noun

Definition: A line drawn underneath a word or phrase to show that it is important or to emphasize it.

Example: The teacher asked us to underline the key points in the text.

transitive verb

Definition: To draw a line beneath something, usually to highlight or emphasize it.

Example: In her notes, she decided to underline the most important points.

underprepared

IPA: /ˌʌndərprɪˈpɜːrd/

KK: /ʌndərprɪˈpɛrd/

adjective

Definition: Not sufficiently ready or equipped for a task or situation.

Example: She felt underprepared for the exam despite studying all night.

underrated

IPA: /ˌʌndərˈreɪtɪd/

KK: /ʌndərˈreɪtɪd/

adjective

Definition: Not recognized or appreciated as much as it deserves, often referring to something that is better than people think.

Example: Many great films are underrated and deserve more attention from audiences.

underscore

IPA: /ˈʌndərˌskɔːr/

KK: /ʌndərˌskoʊr/

noun

Definition: A line drawn beneath a word or phrase to emphasize it or indicate that it should be italicized.

Example: In the sentence, the teacher asked us to underscore the important terms.

transitive verb

Definition: To highlight or make something more noticeable, often to show its importance.

Example: The teacher underscored the importance of studying for the exam.

understand

IPA: /ˌʌndərˈstænd/

KK: /ʌndərˈstænd/

intransitive verb

Definition: To grasp the meaning or significance of something; to comprehend or make sense of information or ideas.

Example: I can understand the instructions better when they are explained clearly.

transitive verb

Definition: To grasp the meaning of something or to know what someone is trying to say.

Example: I can understand the instructions if they are explained clearly.

undescribable

IPA: /ˌʌndɪˈskraɪbəl/

KK: /ʌndɪˈskraɪbəl/

adjective

Definition: Something that cannot be described or explained in words.

Example: The beauty of the sunset was undescribable, leaving everyone speechless.

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