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Exam: SAT (English)

devotedly

IPA: /dɪˈvoʊtɪdli/

KK: /dɪˈvoʊtɪdli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that shows strong love, loyalty, or dedication to someone or something.

Example: She worked devotedly on her project, putting in extra hours every day.

diacritic

IPA: /ˌdaɪəˈkrɪtɪk/

KK: /daɪəˈkrɪtɪk/

adjective

Definition: Relating to marks added to letters to change their pronunciation or meaning.

Example: The word 'café' uses a diacritic to indicate the correct pronunciation of the letter 'e'.

noun

Definition: A symbol added to a letter to change its pronunciation or to help differentiate between words that look the same.

Example: In French, the word "café" uses a diacritic to show the correct pronunciation of the letter 'e'.

diacritical

IPA: /ˌdaɪəˈkrɪtɪkəl/

KK: /daɪəˈkrɪtɪkəl/

adjective

Definition: Relating to marks or signs that are used to indicate a difference in pronunciation or meaning of a word.

Example: The diacritical marks in the text helped clarify the pronunciation of the foreign words.

diadem

IPA: /ˈdaɪ.ə.dɛm/

KK: /ˈdaɪədɛm/

noun

Definition: A type of crown that is worn to show that someone is royal or has power.

Example: The queen wore a beautiful diadem during the ceremony.

transitive verb

Definition: To decorate or crown someone with a type of ornamental headband or crown, often symbolizing royalty or authority.

Example: The queen was diademed with a beautiful crown during the ceremony.

diaeresis

IPA: //daɪˈɛrɪsɪs//

KK: /daɪˈɛrɪsɪs/

noun

Definition: A symbol placed over a vowel to show that it is pronounced in a separate syllable, like in the word 'naïve'.

Example: The diaeresis in 'naïve' indicates that the 'a' and 'i' are pronounced separately.

diagonal

IPA: //daɪˈæɡənəl//

KK: /daɪˈæɡənl/

adjective

Definition: Describing a line or direction that is slanted or not straight, often connecting opposite corners or points.

Example: The artist used diagonal lines to create a sense of movement in the painting.

noun

Definition: A straight line that goes from one corner of a shape to the opposite corner, cutting across the shape.

Example: The architect designed the building with diagonal lines to create a modern look.

diagonalizable

IPA: /ˌdaɪəˈɡɒnəlaɪzəbl/

KK: /daɪəˈɡɒnəlɪzəbl/

adjective

Definition: Able to be arranged in a diagonal form, especially in mathematics when referring to matrices that can be transformed into a diagonal matrix.

Example: The matrix is diagonalizable, which simplifies the calculations for its eigenvalues.

diagonalization

IPA: /daɪˌæɡənaɪˈzeɪʃən/

KK: /daɪˌæɡəˈnælɪzeɪʃən/

noun

Definition: The process of transforming a matrix into a diagonal form, where all non-diagonal elements are zero, often used in linear algebra.

Example: The diagonalization of the matrix made it easier to solve the equations.

diagraph

IPA: /ˈdaɪəɡræf/

KK: /ˈdaɪəˌgræf/

noun

Definition: A tool used for drawing that combines a protractor and a scale, helping to create accurate measurements and angles.

Example: The architect used a diagraph to ensure the angles of the building were precise.

dialog

IPA: /ˈdaɪəˌlɒg/

KK: /ˈdaɪəˌlɔg/

noun

Definition: A conversation or discussion between two or more people.

Example: The characters in the play had a meaningful dialog that revealed their true feelings.

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