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Topic: Grammar

boldfaced

IPA: //ˈboʊldfeɪst//

KK: /boʊldfeɪst/

adjective

Definition: Describing text that is printed in a thicker, darker style to make it stand out, or referring to someone who is shameless or daring.

Example: The important terms in the document were boldfaced to draw attention.

verb

Definition: To print or write text in a darker and thicker style to make it stand out.

Example: The title of the book was boldfaced to grab the reader's attention.

bootless

IPA: /ˈbuːtləs/

KK: /ˈbutləs/

adjective

Definition: Something that is without use or benefit; it does not help or serve a purpose.

Example: His efforts to change the situation were bootless, as no one was willing to listen.

both

IPA: /boʊθ/

KK: /boʊθ/

adjective

Definition: Referring to two people or things together; used to indicate that something applies to both of them.

Example: Both of my friends are coming to the party.

conjunction

Definition: Used to refer to two people or things together, indicating that both are included or involved.

Example: Both the teacher and the student were happy with the results.

pronoun

Definition: This word refers to two people or things together, indicating that both are included or considered.

Example: Both of us are going to the party tonight.

bracketed

IPA: /ˈbrækɪtɪd/

KK: /ˈbrækɪtɪd/

adjective

Definition: Connected or enclosed by brackets, often used to indicate a grouping or separation in writing or mathematics.

Example: The numbers were bracketed to show they belonged to the same category.

verb

Definition: To have placed something within brackets, which are symbols used to group or separate information.

Example: The teacher bracketed the important points in the text to highlight them for the students.

briefest

IPA: /ˈbrifɪst/

KK: /brifɪst/

adjective

Definition: The shortest in duration or length; the least amount of time or space taken.

Example: She gave the briefest explanation of the project before moving on to the next topic.

briefness

IPA: /ˈbrifnəs/

KK: /brifnəs/

noun

Definition: The quality of being short in duration or extent.

Example: The briefness of the meeting allowed everyone to return to their work quickly.

but

IPA: /bʌt/

KK: /bʌt/

adverb

Definition: This word is used to introduce a contrast or exception, often indicating a limitation or restriction.

Example: I wanted to go for a walk, but it started to rain.

conjunction

Definition: This word is used to connect two contrasting ideas or statements, showing a difference or exception between them.

Example: I wanted to go for a walk, but it started to rain.

noun

Definition: A small room or area in a cottage, often used for cooking or living.

Example: The family spent most of their time in the but, enjoying meals together.

preposition

Definition: This word is used to introduce a phrase or clause that contrasts with what has already been mentioned, often indicating an exception or a limitation.

Example: Everyone was invited to the party, but John decided not to come.

by

IPA: /baɪ/

KK: /baɪ/

adjective

Definition: Not on the main path or route; located away from the primary way.

Example: The hotel is by the river, making it a peaceful place to stay.

adverb

Definition: This word is used to indicate the position of something in relation to something else, often meaning near or alongside. It can also refer to the passage of time or to set something aside for later use.

Example: The car raced by us at high speed.

noun

Definition: A term used to refer to something that is not the main focus or is of lesser importance.

Example: The discussion about the budget was a by in the meeting.

preposition

Definition: This word is used to indicate the means or method of doing something, or to show proximity or location.

Example: She stopped by the bakery on her way home.

cacography

IPA: /kæˈkɒɡrəfi/

KK: /kæˈkɒɡrəfi/

noun

Definition: Poor quality of handwriting or spelling that is difficult to read or understand.

Example: The teacher struggled to read the student's work due to its cacography.

caconym

IPA: /kæˈkɒnɪm/

KK: /kæˈkɒnɪm/

noun

Definition: A wrong or misleading name, particularly used in scientific naming or classification.

Example: The term 'caconym' refers to a name that is incorrectly applied to a species.

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