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Topic: Common Errors

varied

IPA: /ˈvɛrɪd/

KK: /ˈvɛrɪd/

adjective

Definition: Having different kinds or forms; not the same throughout.

Example: The artist used varied colors in her painting to create a vibrant effect.

various

IPA: /ˈvɛəriəs/

KK: /ˈvɛrɪəs/

adjective

Definition: Different kinds or types of something; several distinct items or groups.

Example: The store sells various types of fruit, including apples, oranges, and bananas.

pronoun

Definition: A word used to refer to several different people or things.

Example: Various options are available for you to choose from.

vary

IPA: /ˈvɛəri/

KK: /ˈvɛri/

intransitive verb

Definition: To be different or to change in some way; to have different qualities or characteristics.

Example: The colors of the flowers vary depending on the season.

transitive verb

Definition: To change or alter something in different ways or to have different forms or qualities.

Example: The chef decided to vary the recipe by adding new spices.

verbatim

IPA: /vɜːrˈbeɪtɪm/

KK: /vɚˈbeɪtɪm/

adjective

Definition: Using the exact same words as someone else; word for word.

Example: The teacher asked us to write a verbatim account of the lecture.

adverb

Definition: In exactly the same words as something else; without any changes or alterations.

Example: She repeated the instructions verbatim to ensure everyone understood them.

verbose

IPA: /vɜːrˈboʊs/

KK: /vɜrˈboʊs/

adjective

Definition: This word describes someone or something that uses too many words, often making it longer than necessary.

Example: The professor's lecture was so verbose that many students struggled to stay focused.

very

IPA: /ˈvɛri/

KK: /ˈvɛri/

adjective

Definition: Used to emphasize a particular quality or characteristic, often indicating that something is exact or specific.

Example: She was the very person I wanted to see.

adverb

Definition: To a high degree; extremely; used to emphasize the quality or extent of something.

Example: She was very excited about her birthday party.

virtually

IPA: /ˈvɜː.tʃu.ə.li/

KK: /ˈvɜr.tʃu.ə.li/

adverb

Definition: Almost or nearly; not completely but very close to it.

Example: Virtually all the students passed the exam.

wannest

IPA: /ˈwɒnɪst/

KK: /ˈwɑːnɪst/

adjective

Definition: This word describes something that is the most pale or sickly in appearance.

Example: After being ill for weeks, she looked the wannest of all her friends.

washy

IPA: /ˈwɔːʃi/

KK: /ˈwɑːʃi/

adjective

Definition: Not strong or intense; often used to describe something that is watery, diluted, or lacking in color and firmness.

Example: The tea was too washy for my taste, lacking the rich flavor I expected.

wat

IPA: /wɒt/

KK: /wɑt/

noun

Definition: A place of worship in Buddhism, often found in Thailand or Cambodia, characterized by its unique architecture and spiritual significance.

Example: The tourists visited a beautiful wat during their trip to Thailand.

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