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Exam: SAT (English)

dialogue

IPA: /ˈdaɪəˌlɔɡ/

KK: /ˈdaɪəˌlɔg/

intransitive verb

Definition: To have a conversation or exchange ideas with someone, often in a structured way.

Example: The two leaders decided to dialogue about the peace agreement.

noun

Definition: A conversation or discussion between two or more people, often used to exchange ideas or opinions.

Example: The dialogue between the characters in the play was very engaging.

transitive verb

Definition: To express something in the form of a conversation between two or more people.

Example: The playwright decided to dialogue the characters to make the story more engaging.

dictate

IPA: /dɪkˈteɪt/

KK: /dɪkˈteɪt/

intransitive verb

Definition: To say something aloud so that someone else can write it down or record it.

Example: The teacher will dictate the test instructions to the students.

noun

Definition: A command or rule that is given by someone in authority, often requiring obedience or adherence.

Example: The manager issued a dictate that all employees must attend the meeting.

transitive verb

Definition: To say something aloud so that someone else can write it down or to control or command something.

Example: The manager will dictate the terms of the contract during the meeting.

dictatorially

IPA: /dɪkˈteɪtərɪəli/

KK: /dɪkˈteɪtərɪəli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that is characteristic of a dictator, often involving the use of absolute power and authority without consideration for others' opinions or rights.

Example: The leader ruled dictatorially, making decisions without consulting anyone else.

diction

IPA: /ˈdɪkʃən/

KK: /ˈdɪkʃən/

noun

Definition: The choice and use of words in speaking or writing, as well as how clearly and distinctly they are pronounced.

Example: The author's diction made the story more engaging and vivid.

dictionary

IPA: //ˈdɪkʃənɛri//

KK: /ˈdɪkʃəˌnɛri/

noun

Definition: A reference book or electronic resource that provides an alphabetical list of words along with their meanings, pronunciations, and other information.

Example: I looked up the word in the dictionary to find its meaning.

verb

Definition: A reference book that contains words listed in alphabetical order along with their meanings, pronunciations, and other information.

Example: I need to look up the meaning of this word in the dictionary.

diehard

IPA: /ˈdaɪhɑrd/

KK: /ˈdaɪhɑrd/

adjective

Definition: Someone who is very loyal to a particular idea, group, or cause and does not want to change, even when it may be necessary.

Example: He is a diehard fan of the team, never missing a game regardless of their performance.

noun

Definition: A person who strongly supports a particular cause, belief, or idea, often refusing to change their opinion or behavior.

Example: He is a diehard fan of the team, never missing a game regardless of the weather.

dieresis

IPA: /ˌdaɪəˈrɛsɪs/

KK: /daɪˈrɛsɪs/

noun

Definition: A symbol placed over a vowel to show that it should be pronounced separately from an adjacent vowel, or to indicate that a vowel is not silent.

Example: In the word 'naïve', the dieresis shows that the 'i' and 'e' are pronounced as separate sounds.

differ

IPA: /ˈdɪfər/

KK: /ˈdɪfər/

intransitive verb

Definition: To be not the same as something else in nature, quality, or opinion.

Example: The two paintings differ in style and color.

difference

IPA: /ˈdɪfərəns/

KK: /ˈdɪfərəns/

noun

Definition: The way in which two or more things are not the same; a distinction or variation between them.

Example: The difference between the two paintings is very clear.

transitive verb

Definition: To recognize or point out what makes something different from another.

Example: You can difference between the two colors by their brightness.

differently

IPA: /ˈdɪfərəntli/

KK: /ˈdɪfərəntli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that is not the same as another; in a distinct manner.

Example: She solved the problem differently than her classmates did.

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