© 2026 Sloth Lingo. Learn easy. Lounge wisely.

Topic: Common Errors

palewise

IPA: /ˈpeɪl.waɪz/

KK: /ˈpeɪlˌwaɪz/

adverb

Definition: In a way that relates to or resembles pales, which are vertical posts or stakes used in fencing or enclosures.

Example: The garden was arranged palewise, creating a structured and organized look.

palmed

IPA: /pɑːmd/

KK: /pɑlmd/

adjective

Definition: Having a palm of a specific type or quality.

Example: The palmed leaves of the plant were lush and green.

verb

Definition: To have concealed something in the hand or to have used the palm of the hand to hold or manipulate something.

Example: He palmed the card before anyone noticed.

paltriest

IPA: //ˈpæltriɪst//

KK: /ˈpæltrɪɪst/

adjective

Definition: The smallest amount or the least significant; very small or insignificant.

Example: His contribution to the project was the paltriest of all, barely making a difference.

paltry

IPA: /ˈpɔltri/

KK: /ˈpɔltri/

adjective

Definition: Something that is very small or insignificant in amount, value, or importance.

Example: The donation was paltry compared to the needs of the charity.

paragoge

IPA: /ˈpærəˌɡoʊdʒ/

KK: /pærəˈgoʊdʒ/

noun

Definition: The act of adding a sound, syllable, or letter to the end of a word, which can happen naturally or for grammatical reasons.

Example: In poetry, the use of paragoge can create a specific rhythm or sound.

paraph

IPA: /ˈpærəf/

KK: /ˈpærəf/

noun

Definition: A decorative mark or flourish made after a signature to prevent forgery or to add style.

Example: He added a paraph to his signature to make it more unique.

paraphrasable

IPA: /ˌpærəˈfreɪzəbl/

KK: /ˈpærəˌfreɪzəbl/

adjective

Definition: Capable of being expressed in different words while retaining the same meaning.

Example: The text is paraphrasable, allowing students to rewrite it in their own words.

paraphrase

IPA: /ˈpærəˌfreɪz/

KK: /ˈpærəˌfreɪz/

intransitive verb

Definition: To express something in different words while keeping the original meaning.

Example: In class, we learned how to paraphrase a text to make it easier to understand.

noun

Definition: A way of expressing the same idea or information using different words, often to make it clearer or easier to understand.

Example: The teacher asked us to write a paraphrase of the poem to show our understanding of its meaning.

transitive verb

Definition: To express the meaning of something using different words, often to clarify or simplify the original text.

Example: The teacher asked us to paraphrase the paragraph in our own words.

paraphraser

IPA: /ˈpærəˌfreɪzər/

KK: /ˈpærəˌfreɪzər/

noun

Definition: A person who rewrites or restates text in different words while keeping the original meaning.

Example: The teacher asked the students to act as a paraphraser and rewrite the paragraph in their own words.

pardonably

IPA: /ˈpɑːrdənəbli/

KK: /ˈpɑrdənəbli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that can be forgiven or excused; not deserving of blame.

Example: She acted pardonably in the difficult situation, considering the circumstances.

←1

...

146147148

...

241→