IPA: /ˈbɜːrsər/
KK: /ˈbɜr.sər/
Definition: A person responsible for managing and overseeing financial matters, especially in an educational institution like a college or university.
Example: The bursar handled all the financial transactions for the university.
IPA: /ˈbɜː.səri/
KK: /ˈbɜr.sə.ri/
Definition: A financial award given to a student to help pay for their education, often based on need or merit.
Example: She received a bursary to help cover her university tuition fees.
IPA: /ˈbaɪwɜrd/
KK: /ˈbaɪˌwɜrd/
Definition: A word or phrase that is commonly used to represent a particular quality or idea, often becoming a symbol or example of something.
Example: In the 1970s, polyester became a byword for poor fashion choices.
IPA: /kæˈkɒɡrəfi/
KK: /kæˈkɒɡrəfi/
Definition: Poor quality of handwriting or spelling that is difficult to read or understand.
Example: The teacher struggled to read the student's work due to its cacography.
IPA: /ˈkædɪʃli/
KK: /ˈkædɪʃli/
Definition: In a way that is rude, dishonorable, or lacking in consideration for others.
Example: He caddishly ignored her feelings during the argument.
IPA: /ˈkædɪʃnɪs/
KK: /ˈkædɪʃnɪs/
Definition: The quality of being rude or dishonorable, especially in a way that is disrespectful to women.
Example: His caddishness was evident when he made inappropriate comments at the party.
IPA: /ˈkeɪ.dəns/
KK: /ˈkeɪdəns/
Definition: A rhythmic flow or pattern in speech, music, or movement that creates a sense of balance and harmony.
Example: The speaker's cadence made the story more engaging and enjoyable to listen to.
IPA: /ˈkæd.mɪk/
KK: /ˈkæd.mɪk/
Definition: Related to a chemical element called cadmium, which is a soft, bluish-white metal used in batteries and pigments.
Example: The cadmic compounds are often used in various industrial applications.
IPA: /ˈkeɪdʒi/
KK: /ˈkeɪdʒi/
Definition: Being careful not to give too much information or to be secretive about something.
Example: She was cagy about her plans for the weekend, not wanting to reveal too much.
IPA: /kəˈdʒoʊl/
KK: /kəˈdʒoʊl/
Definition: To persuade someone to do something by using gentle and repeated requests, teasing, or flattery.
Example: She tried to cajole him into going to the party with her.
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