IPA: /ˈvɜːrbaɪl/
KK: /ˈvɜːrbaɪl/
Definition: A person who primarily thinks in words rather than images or visual representations.
Example: As a verbile, she often expressed her thoughts through detailed descriptions and narratives.
IPA: /ˈvɜːrblɛs/
KK: /ˈvɜrblɛs/
Definition: Describing a phrase or sentence that does not contain a verb.
Example: The teacher explained that a verbless clause can still convey meaning without a verb.
IPA: /vɜːrˈboʊs/
KK: /vɜrˈboʊs/
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.
IPA: /vɜːrˈboʊsli/
KK: /vɜrˈboʊsli/
Definition: In a way that uses more words than necessary to express an idea, often making the communication longer and more complicated than it needs to be.
Example: The professor explained the topic verbosely, making it hard for the students to follow.
IPA: /vɜːrˈboʊs.nəs/
KK: /vɜrˈboʊs.nəs/
Definition: The quality of using more words than necessary to express an idea, often making speech or writing longer and less clear.
Example: The verboseness of his speech made it difficult for the audience to follow his main point.
IPA: /ˌvɪd.ɪˈliː.sɛt/
KK: /vɪˈdɛlɪˌsɛt/
Definition: This word is used to clarify or specify something by providing examples or details.
Example: He enjoys outdoor activities, videlicet hiking, biking, and swimming.
IPA: //ˈvɜːrɡjuːl//
KK: /ˈvɜrɡjuːl/
Definition: A diagonal mark used in writing and printing to separate options, indicate the word 'per', or show the ends of lines in poetry.
Example: In the phrase 'and/or', the virgule helps clarify the options.
IPA: /ˈvoʊkəbl/
KK: /ˈvoʊkəbl/
Definition: Able to be spoken or expressed in words.
Example: The vocable sounds were difficult to understand without context.
Definition: A word that is seen only as a combination of sounds or letters, without focusing on its meaning.
Example: The teacher asked the students to identify the vocable in the poem that had no clear meaning.
IPA: /vəˈkæbjʊləri/
KK: /vəˈkæbjʊˌlɛri/
Definition: A collection of words and phrases in a language, often used for communication or understanding.
Example: Building a strong vocabulary is essential for effective writing and speaking.
IPA: /ˈvoʊkəlɪk/
KK: /ˈvoʊkəlɪk/
Definition: Relating to or consisting of vowel sounds in speech.
Example: In phonetics, vocalic sounds are essential for forming syllables.
Definition: A sound that is produced by the vocal cords and is typically a vowel sound, serving as the most prominent part of a syllable.
Example: In the word 'apple', the vocalic sound is the 'a' and 'e'.
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