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Topic: Grammar

verbile

IPA: /ˈvɜːrbaɪl/

KK: /ˈvɜːrbaɪl/

noun

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.

verbless

IPA: /ˈvɜːrblɛs/

KK: /ˈvɜrblɛs/

adjective

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.

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.

verbosely

IPA: /vɜːrˈboʊsli/

KK: /vɜrˈboʊsli/

adverb

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.

verboseness

IPA: /vɜːrˈboʊs.nəs/

KK: /vɜrˈboʊs.nəs/

noun

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.

videlicet

IPA: /ˌvɪd.ɪˈliː.sɛt/

KK: /vɪˈdɛlɪˌsɛt/

adverb

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.

virgule

IPA: //ˈvɜːrɡjuːl//

KK: /ˈvɜrɡjuːl/

noun

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.

vocable

IPA: /ˈvoʊkəbl/

KK: /ˈvoʊkəbl/

adjective

Definition: Able to be spoken or expressed in words.

Example: The vocable sounds were difficult to understand without context.

noun

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.

vocabulary

IPA: /vəˈkæbjʊləri/

KK: /vəˈkæbjʊˌlɛri/

noun

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.

vocalic

IPA: /ˈvoʊkəlɪk/

KK: /ˈvoʊkəlɪk/

adjective

Definition: Relating to or consisting of vowel sounds in speech.

Example: In phonetics, vocalic sounds are essential for forming syllables.

noun

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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