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Topic: Common Errors

capacious

IPA: /kəˈpeɪʃəs/

KK: /kəˈpeɪʃəs/

adjective

Definition: Able to hold a lot of things; very spacious or roomy.

Example: The capacious suitcase can hold all my clothes for the trip.

capaciously

IPA: /kəˈpeɪʃəsli/

KK: /kəˈpeɪʃəsli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that allows a lot of space or room; spaciously.

Example: The suitcase was capaciously designed to hold many items without being bulky.

carefully

IPA: /ˈkɛr.fəli/

KK: /ˈkɛr.fəl.i/

adverb

Definition: In a way that shows attention and caution to avoid mistakes or harm.

Example: She carefully placed the fragile vase on the shelf.

careless

IPA: /ˈkɛr.ləs/

KK: /ˈkɛr lɪs/

adjective

Definition: Not paying enough attention to what you are doing, which can lead to mistakes or accidents.

Example: He made a careless mistake on the test that cost him points.

carelessly

IPA: /ˈkɛr.ləs.li/

KK: /ˈkɛr lɪs li/

adverb

Definition: In a way that shows a lack of attention or concern; done without careful thought.

Example: He carelessly dropped the fragile vase, and it shattered on the floor.

carelessness

IPA: /ˈkɛr.ləs.nəs/

KK: /ˈkɛr lɪs nəs/

noun

Definition: The state of being careless or not paying attention, which can lead to mistakes or accidents.

Example: His carelessness caused him to miss the important deadline.

carpingly

IPA: /ˈkɑːrpɪŋli/

KK: /ˈkɑːrpɪŋli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that criticizes or finds fault with something.

Example: She spoke carpingly about the new policy, pointing out its flaws.

case

IPA: /keɪs/

KK: /kes/

noun

Definition: A container used to hold or protect something, or a situation or problem that needs to be addressed.

Example: She put her jewelry in a beautiful case to keep it safe.

transitive verb

Definition: To examine something carefully, often in preparation for a specific action, or to cover something with a protective layer.

Example: The detective cased the building before making any moves.

cased

IPA: /keɪst/

KK: /keɪst/

adjective

Definition: Having a protective covering or case around it.

Example: The cased phone is less likely to get damaged if dropped.

verb

Definition: To put something into a case or cover, or to enclose it.

Example: The documents were cased to protect them from damage.

catachresis

IPA: /ˌkætəˈkriːzɪs/

KK: /kætəˈkrisɪs/

noun

Definition: The incorrect use of a word or phrase in a way that does not fit the context, often leading to confusion or a mixed metaphor.

Example: His speech was filled with catachresis, making it hard to understand his main point.

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