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Topic: Common Errors

cacography

IPA: /kæˈkɒɡrəfi/

KK: /kæˈkɒɡrəfi/

noun

Definition: Poor quality of handwriting or spelling that is difficult to read or understand.

Example: The teacher struggled to read the student's work due to its cacography.

caconym

IPA: /kæˈkɒnɪm/

KK: /kæˈkɒnɪm/

noun

Definition: A wrong or misleading name, particularly used in scientific naming or classification.

Example: The term 'caconym' refers to a name that is incorrectly applied to a species.

came

IPA: /keɪm/

KK: /keɪm/

noun

Definition: A thin, grooved bar made of lead that is used to hold pieces of glass together, especially in stained glass windows.

Example: The artist carefully placed the came to secure the colorful glass pieces in the window.

verb

Definition: To have arrived at a place or situation.

Example: She came to the party late but still had a great time.

can

IPA: /kæn/

KK: /kæn/

auxiliary verb

Definition: This word is used to express ability, permission, or possibility. It helps to indicate what someone is able to do or allowed to do.

Example: Can I go to the party tonight?

noun

Definition: A cylindrical container, often made of metal, used for storing food or drinks.

Example: I opened a can of soup for dinner.

transitive verb

Definition: To put food or other items into a sealed container to keep them fresh for a long time.

Example: We decided to can the tomatoes from our garden this year.

canceled

IPA: /ˈkæn.səld/

KK: /ˈkæn.səld/

adjective

Definition: Not taking place or no longer scheduled to happen.

Example: The event was canceled due to bad weather.

verb

Definition: To stop something from happening or to decide that something will not take place.

Example: The event was canceled due to bad weather.

cancellable

IPA: /ˈkæn.sə.bəl/

KK: /ˈkæn.sə.bəl/

adjective

Definition: Able to be called off or annulled; something that can be cancelled or revoked.

Example: The event is cancellable if you notify us 24 hours in advance.

cancelled

IPA: /ˈkæn.səld/

KK: /ˈkæn.səld/

adjective

Definition: No longer planned or scheduled; something that has been called off or annulled.

Example: The event was cancelled due to bad weather.

verb

Definition: To stop something from happening or to decide that something will not take place.

Example: The event was cancelled due to bad weather.

cannot

IPA: /ˈkænɒt/

KK: /ˈkænɒt/

auxiliary verb

Definition: This term is used to express the inability to do something or to indicate that something is not possible.

Example: I cannot attend the meeting tomorrow because I have another appointment.

capabler

IPA: /ˈkeɪpəblər/

KK: /ˈkeɪpəblər/

adjective

Definition: Having the ability or qualities necessary to do something; competent or skilled.

Example: She is more capabler than her peers in handling complex tasks.

capably

IPA: /ˈkeɪpəbli/

KK: /ˈkeɪpəbli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that shows skill or ability to do something well.

Example: She completed the project capably, impressing her manager with her skills.

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