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Topic: Grammar

wordiness

IPA: /ˈwɜːrdɪnəs/

KK: /ˈwɜrdɪnəs/

noun

Definition: The use of too many words in writing or speaking, making it longer than necessary.

Example: The essay was full of wordiness, which made it hard to understand the main point.

wording

IPA: /ˈwɜːrdɪŋ/

KK: /ˈwɜrdɪŋ/

noun

Definition: The way in which something is expressed in words, including the choice of words and their arrangement.

Example: The wording of the contract was very clear and easy to understand.

wordy

IPA: /ˈwɜːrdi/

KK: /ˈwɜrdi/

adjective

Definition: Describing something that uses too many words or is overly verbose, making it longer than necessary.

Example: The report was too wordy, making it hard to understand the main points.

would

IPA: /wʊd/

KK: /wʊd/

auxiliary verb

Definition: This word is used to indicate a desire, request, or possibility, often in conditional sentences or to express a wish.

Example: If I had the chance, I would travel the world.

verb

Definition: This word is used to express a desire or intention to do something in the future or to indicate a hypothetical situation.

Example: I would love to travel to Japan someday.

wriest

IPA: /raɪ/

KK: /raɪ/

adjective

Definition: The most twisted or bent in shape or expression, often used to describe a dry or sarcastic sense of humor.

Example: His wriest comments always made the audience laugh, even when the topic was serious.

yet

IPA: /jɛt/

KK: /jɛt/

adverb

Definition: At this time; up to now; still; or in addition to what has been said.

Example: I haven't finished my homework yet.

conjunction

Definition: This word is used to introduce a contrast or an unexpected result, often meaning 'but still' or 'even so'.

Example: She was tired, yet she decided to go for a run.

yod

IPA: /jɔd/

KK: /jod/

noun

Definition: The tenth letter of the Hebrew alphabet, which is also used to represent the sound /j/ in some languages.

Example: In Hebrew, the letter yod is often used to indicate a consonant sound similar to 'y' in 'yes'.

zeugma

IPA: /ˈzɔɪɡmə/

KK: /ˈzɔɪɡmə/

noun

Definition: A type of sentence structure where one word or phrase connects to two or more other words or phrases, but it only fits grammatically with one of them, creating a unique meaning.

Example: In the sentence 'She opened the door and her heart to the homeless boy', the word 'opened' is an example of zeugma.

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