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Exam: SAT (English)

wonkishness

IPA: /ˈwɒŋkɪʃnəs/

KK: /ˈwɒŋkɪʃnəs/

noun

Definition: The quality of being overly focused on technical details or policy issues, often to the point of being pedantic or excessively detailed.

Example: His wonkishness made him an expert in the field, but it also made conversations with him a bit tedious.

word

IPA: /wɜrd/

KK: /wɜrd/

interjection

Definition: A slang expression used to show agreement or approval, often in response to something said.

Example: "You got the job? Word! That's awesome!"

noun

Definition: A unit of language that carries meaning, which can be spoken or written, and can be made up of one or more sounds or letters.

Example: She wrote a word on the board for everyone to see.

transitive verb

Definition: To express something using language or to put something into words.

Example: She worded her speech very carefully to avoid misunderstandings.

wordage

IPA: /ˈwɜːrdɪdʒ/

KK: /ˈwɜrdɪdʒ/

noun

Definition: The total number of words used in a piece of writing or speech, often referring to the style or choice of words.

Example: The wordage in his essay was too long and needed to be shortened.

wordier

IPA: /ˈwɜːrdiər/

KK: /ˈwɜrdɪər/

adjective

Definition: This term describes something that uses more words than necessary, often making it longer or more complicated than it needs to be.

Example: The professor's lecture was wordier than expected, making it hard to follow.

wordiest

IPA: /ˈwɜːrdiəst/

KK: /ˈwɜrdɪəst/

adjective

Definition: This term describes something that uses more words than necessary, often making it longer or more complicated than it needs to be.

Example: The professor's lecture was the wordiest I've ever attended, filled with unnecessary details.

wordsmith

IPA: /ˈwɜːrdsmɪθ/

KK: /ˈwɜrdˌsmɪθ/

noun

Definition: A person who is very skilled at writing, especially in a creative or professional way.

Example: The author is a true wordsmith, crafting beautiful stories that captivate readers.

wordy

IPA: /ˈwɜːrdi/

KK: /ˈwɜrdi/

adjective

Definition: Describing something that uses too many words or is overly verbose, making it longer than necessary.

Example: The report was too wordy, making it hard to understand the main points.

work

IPA: /wɜːrk/

KK: /wɜrk/

adjective

Definition: Relating to tasks or activities that require effort or labor.

Example: She wore her work clothes to the office every day.

intransitive verb

Definition: To be engaged in a job or activity that requires effort or skill.

Example: She works at a local bakery every weekend.

noun

Definition: A job or employment that someone does to earn money or achieve a goal.

Example: She is looking for work in the marketing field.

transitive verb

Definition: To perform tasks or activities to achieve a result, often involving effort or skill.

Example: She works hard every day to meet her goals.

worship

IPA: /ˈwɜːrʃɪp/

KK: /ˈwɜrʃɪp/

intransitive verb

Definition: To show deep respect and love for a deity or something considered sacred, often through religious practices or rituals.

Example: Many people gather in the church to worship every Sunday.

noun

Definition: The act of showing deep love and respect for a deity or sacred object, often through ceremonies and prayers.

Example: Many people go to church on Sundays to participate in worship.

transitive verb

Definition: To show deep respect and love for a god or a person, often through rituals or acts of devotion.

Example: Many people go to church to worship on Sundays.

worst

IPA: /wɜrst/

KK: /wɜrst/

adjective

Definition: The lowest quality or the most negative condition; the least good or most undesirable option.

Example: This was the worst movie I have ever seen.

adverb

Definition: In the most negative or least favorable way possible.

Example: She performed the task in the worst way imaginable.

noun

Definition: The least good or most unpleasant thing or person in a particular situation.

Example: The worst of the storm is yet to come.

transitive verb

Definition: To be the least good or most unpleasant in quality or degree.

Example: This is the worst movie I have ever seen.

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