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Topic: Common Errors

ropiest

IPA: /ˈroʊpiəst/

KK: /ˈroʊpiːəst/

adjective

Definition: Having the quality of being rope-like; often used to describe something that is long, thin, and twisted, resembling a rope.

Example: The ropiest part of the vine hung down from the tree, swaying gently in the breeze.

rotely

IPA: /ˈroʊtli/

KK: /ˈroʊtli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that is done automatically or without thinking, often because it has been learned by repetition.

Example: She recited the poem rotely, without any emotion or understanding.

roughly

IPA: /ˈrʌfli/

KK: /ˈrʌfli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that is not exact or precise, but is close to the correct amount or description.

Example: The project will take roughly three weeks to complete.

round

IPA: /raʊnd/

KK: /raʊnd/

adjective

Definition: Having a shape that is like a circle or sphere, where all points on the surface are the same distance from the center.

Example: The children played with a round ball in the park.

adverb

Definition: In a circular manner or direction; moving around something or someone.

Example: The children ran round the playground happily.

noun

Definition: A shape or object that is circular, or a series of events or activities that happen in a sequence.

Example: We played a round of golf on Saturday.

preposition

Definition: In a position or direction that is on all sides of something; surrounding or encircling.

Example: The children ran round the playground during recess.

transitive verb

Definition: To cause something to move in a circular direction or to make it round in shape.

Example: She rounded the corners of the table to make it safer for the children.

rounded

IPA: /ˈraʊndɪd/

KK: /ˈraʊndɪd/

adjective

Definition: Having a smooth, curved shape or form, often resembling a circle or sphere; also refers to something that is complete or well-balanced.

Example: The artist created a beautiful sculpture with rounded edges.

roundest

IPA: /ˈraʊndəst/

KK: /raʊndɪst/

adjective

Definition: The most circular in shape or form.

Example: The ball is the roundest object in the room.

roundish

IPA: /ˈraʊndɪʃ/

KK: /ˈraʊndɪʃ/

adjective

Definition: Having a shape that is slightly round, but not perfectly circular.

Example: The table has a roundish shape, making it perfect for small gatherings.

roundly

IPA: /ˈraʊndli/

KK: /ˈraʊndli/

adverb

Definition: In a complete or thorough manner; done with full force or vigor.

Example: The coach roundly praised the team's performance after the victory.

rub

IPA: /rʌb/

KK: /rʌb/

noun

Definition: A mixture of spices and herbs used to flavor food, especially meat or vegetables, by applying it to the surface before cooking.

Example: The chef used a special rub made of garlic and herbs to season the steak.

transitive verb

Definition: To press and move something back and forth against a surface, often to clean or apply something like lotion.

Example: She decided to rub some lotion on her dry skin.

rubbish

IPA: /ˈrʌbɪʃ/

KK: /ˈrʌbɪʃ/

noun

Definition: Waste material or things that are no longer wanted or needed; it can also refer to ideas or statements that are considered foolish or nonsensical.

Example: He threw the rubbish into the bin after cleaning the yard.

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