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Exam: SAT (English)

canard

IPA: /kəˈnɑːrd/

KK: /kəˈnɑrd/

noun

Definition: A false or misleading story that is intended to deceive people.

Example: The newspaper published a canard that caused a lot of confusion among the public.

candidate

IPA: /ˈkændɪdət/

KK: /ˈkændɪdɪt/

noun

Definition: A person who is trying to get a job, position, or award, or someone who is close to finishing their studies for a degree.

Example: She is a candidate for the scholarship because of her excellent grades.

candor

IPA: /ˈkændər/

KK: /ˈkændər/

noun

Definition: The quality of being open and honest in expression, showing sincerity and straightforwardness.

Example: Her candor during the meeting impressed everyone and encouraged open discussion.

cannot

IPA: /ˈkænɒt/

KK: /ˈkænɒt/

auxiliary verb

Definition: This term is used to express the inability to do something or to indicate that something is not possible.

Example: I cannot attend the meeting tomorrow because I have another appointment.

capable

IPA: /ˈkeɪpəbl/

KK: /ˈkeɪpəbl/

adjective

Definition: Having the ability or qualities necessary to do something well or to achieve a specific task.

Example: She is capable of completing the project on time.

capital

IPA: /ˈkæpɪtəl/

KK: /ˈkæpɪtl/

adjective

Definition: Very important or serious; of the highest importance or quality.

Example: The project was of capital importance to the company's future.

noun

Definition: A city where the government of a country or state is located, or a letter that is larger than lowercase letters. It can also refer to the total assets of a business after subtracting debts.

Example: Washington, D.C. is the capital of the United States.

capitalism

IPA: /ˈkæpɪtəlɪzəm/

KK: /ˈkæpɪtəlɪzəm/

noun

Definition: An economic system where businesses and properties are owned by individuals or companies, and profits are made through competition in a free market.

Example: Many countries operate under a system of capitalism, where private ownership drives economic growth.

capitalist

IPA: /ˈkæpɪtəlɪst/

KK: /ˈkæpɪtəlɪst/

adjective

Definition: Relating to an economic system where private individuals own and control property and businesses, rather than the state.

Example: The capitalist system encourages competition and innovation among businesses.

noun

Definition: A person who owns a lot of money or property and supports a system where businesses are privately owned and operated for profit.

Example: The capitalist invested in several new startups to expand his wealth.

capitalistic

IPA: /ˌkæpɪˈtælɪstɪk/

KK: /ˈkæpɪtəˌlɪstɪk/

adjective

Definition: Relating to an economic system where private individuals own and control property and businesses, rather than the state.

Example: The capitalistic system encourages competition and innovation among businesses.

capitalization

IPA: /ˌkæpɪtəlaɪˈzeɪʃən/

KK: /ˌkæpɪtəlɪˈzeɪʃən/

noun

Definition: The act of writing or printing letters in uppercase, or the total amount of money a company has from long-term financing sources.

Example: The capitalization of the company increased after it issued new shares of stock.

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