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Topic: Common Errors

gradable

IPA: /ˈɡreɪdəbl/

KK: /ˈɡreɪdəbl/

adjective

Definition: Able to be compared in terms of degree or quality, often used to describe adjectives that can have different levels or intensities.

Example: The word 'happy' is gradable because it can be modified to express different levels of happiness, like 'very happy' or 'somewhat happy'.

noun

Definition: A term that describes a word that can change form to show different levels or degrees of a quality.

Example: In English, some adjectives are gradable, meaning they can be modified by words like 'very' or 'more'.

graspable

IPA: /ˈɡræspəbl/

KK: /ˈgræspəbl/

adjective

Definition: Able to be held or understood easily.

Example: The instructions were clear and graspable for everyone.

graspingly

IPA: /ˈɡræspɪŋli/

KK: /ˈgræspɪŋli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that shows a strong desire to hold or seize something, often implying greed or selfishness.

Example: He reached for the prize graspingly, showing his eagerness to win.

gride

IPA: /ɡraɪd/

KK: /graɪd/

verb

Definition: To make a sharp or scraping sound, often by rubbing or grinding something together.

Example: The metal gride against the stone, creating a loud noise.

grimiest

IPA: /ˈɡrɪmiəst/

KK: /ˈɡrɪmaɪst/

adjective

Definition: The most dirty or covered with grime; very filthy.

Example: After the storm, the streets were the grimiest they had ever been.

grindingly

IPA: /ˈɡraɪndɪŋli/

KK: /ˈɡraɪndɪŋli/

adverb

Definition: In a manner that involves grinding or is very slow and difficult.

Example: The machine worked grindingly, taking hours to complete the task.

grossly

IPA: /ˈɡroʊsli/

KK: /ˈgroʊsli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that is very obvious or extreme; often used to describe something that is wrong or unacceptable.

Example: The report grossly exaggerated the impact of the new policy.

groundlessly

IPA: /ˈɡraʊnd.ləs.li/

KK: /ˈɡraʊndləsli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that is not based on any reason or evidence; without justification.

Example: She accused him groundlessly, without any proof to support her claims.

grouping

IPA: /ˈɡruːpɪŋ/

KK: /ˈɡruːpɪŋ/

noun

Definition: A collection of people or things that are brought together to form a group.

Example: The teacher used grouping to organize the students for the project.

guess

IPA: /ɡɛs/

KK: /gɛs/

intransitive verb

Definition: To make an estimation or assumption about something without having all the facts.

Example: I can only guess what she is thinking.

noun

Definition: A statement or opinion that is made without complete information, often based on intuition or estimation.

Example: My guess is that it will rain tomorrow.

transitive verb

Definition: To make an estimate or opinion about something without having all the facts or information.

Example: I guess the movie starts at 7 PM, but I'm not sure.

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