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Exam: SAT (English)

dastardly

IPA: /ˈdæstərdli/

KK: /ˈdæstərdli/

adjective

Definition: Describing actions that are cowardly and mean, often involving betrayal or trickery.

Example: The villain's dastardly plan was to betray his closest friends for personal gain.

dateline

IPA: //ˈdeɪtlaɪn//

KK: /ˈdeɪtlaɪn/

noun

Definition: A line in a newspaper or document that shows the date and location where it was written or published.

Example: The article included a dateline that indicated it was written in New York on March 5th.

dative

IPA: /ˈdeɪtɪv/

KK: /ˈdeɪtɪv/

adjective

Definition: This term describes a grammatical case used to indicate the recipient of an action, often showing the indirect object of a verb or used with certain prepositions.

Example: In German, the dative case is used to show the indirect object of a sentence.

noun

Definition: A grammatical term that refers to a specific case used in some languages to indicate the indirect object of a verb or the recipient of something.

Example: In German, the word 'dem' is an example of a dative article.

dawdle

IPA: /ˈdɔːdəl/

KK: /ˈdɔːdəl/

intransitive verb

Definition: To spend time doing something slowly or without purpose, often wasting time instead of being productive.

Example: She tends to dawdle in the morning, making her late for school.

transitive verb

Definition: To waste time by being slow or not doing things quickly.

Example: She tends to dawdle when she should be getting ready for school.

dazzlingly

IPA: /ˈdæzlɪŋli/

KK: /ˈdæzlɪŋli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that is very impressive or beautiful, often causing admiration or wonder.

Example: The fireworks lit up the sky dazzlingly, captivating everyone who watched.

dean

IPA: /diːn/

KK: /din/

noun

Definition: A person who is in charge of a college or a specific department in a university, responsible for managing academic affairs and supporting students.

Example: The dean announced new policies to improve student engagement in the college.

debacle

IPA: /dɪˈbɑː.kəl/

KK: /dɪˈbɑːkl/

noun

Definition: A sudden and complete failure or collapse, often in a way that is embarrassing or ridiculous.

Example: The project turned into a debacle when the team missed all their deadlines.

debatable

IPA: /dɪˈbeɪtəbl/

KK: /dɪˈbeɪtəbl/

adjective

Definition: Something that can be argued about or is open to disagreement.

Example: The decision to build the new park is debatable among the community members.

debate

IPA: /dɪˈbeɪt/

KK: /dɪˈbeɪt/

intransitive verb

Definition: To participate in a formal discussion where opposing ideas are presented and argued.

Example: The students will debate the topic of climate change in class tomorrow.

noun

Definition: A discussion where people express different opinions about a topic, often involving arguments for and against something.

Example: The debate about climate change attracted many participants and sparked lively discussions.

transitive verb

Definition: To discuss or argue about a particular topic in a formal way, often with opposing viewpoints.

Example: The students will debate the importance of climate change in their next class.

debater

IPA: /dɪˈbeɪtə/

KK: /dɪˈbeɪtər/

noun

Definition: A person who takes part in a discussion or argument about a particular topic, often presenting opposing viewpoints.

Example: The debater presented strong arguments to support her position on climate change.

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