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Topic: Common Errors

satisfactorily

IPA: /ˌsætɪsˈfæktəˌrɪli/

KK: /sætɪsˈfæktəˌrɪli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that meets the necessary standards or requirements.

Example: The project was completed satisfactorily, meeting all the guidelines.

satisfactory

IPA: /ˌsætɪsˈfæktəri/

KK: /sætɪsˈfæktəri/

adjective

Definition: Providing enough quality or performance to meet a need or expectation; acceptable.

Example: The results of the project were satisfactory to the committee.

sayable

IPA: /ˈseɪəbl/

KK: /ˈseɪəbl/

adjective

Definition: Able to be spoken or expressed clearly and effectively.

Example: The message was clear and sayable, making it easy for everyone to understand.

scabrously

IPA: /ˈskæbrəsli/

KK: /ˈskæbrəsli/

adverb

Definition: In a manner that is rough or scabby, often referring to something that is unpleasant or indecent.

Example: The artist's work was scabrously provocative, challenging societal norms.

scant

IPA: /skænt/

KK: /skænt/

adjective

Definition: Not enough in amount or quantity; very little or barely sufficient.

Example: The recipe called for a scant amount of salt, so I added just a pinch.

transitive verb

Definition: To provide less than what is needed or to treat something with little attention or care.

Example: The teacher had to scant the time spent on each topic due to the tight schedule.

scanter

IPA: /ˈskæntər/

KK: /ˈskæntər/

adjective

Definition: This word describes something that is less than what is needed or expected, often referring to a small amount or insufficient quantity.

Example: The resources available for the project were scantier than we had anticipated.

scantier

IPA: /ˈskæntiər/

KK: /ˈskæntiər/

adjective

Definition: Having less than what is needed; insufficient or inadequate in amount or quantity.

Example: The food supply was scantier this year due to the drought.

scantiest

IPA: /ˈskænti/

KK: /ˈskænti/

adjective

Definition: This word describes something that is very limited in amount, size, or extent, often to the point of being insufficient or inadequate.

Example: The scantiest amount of food was served at the party, leaving many guests hungry.

scantiness

IPA: /ˈskæntɪnəs/

KK: /ˈskæntɪnəs/

noun

Definition: The state of being insufficient or lacking in quantity or quality.

Example: The scantiness of the food supply led to concerns about the upcoming winter.

scantly

IPA: /ˈskæntli/

KK: /ˈskæntli/

adverb

Definition: In a manner that is insufficient or not enough; lacking in quantity or quality.

Example: The resources were scantly available, making it difficult to complete the project.

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