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accessory

IPA: //əkˈsɛsəri//

KK: /ækˈsɛsəri/

adjective

Definition: Relating to something that is secondary or additional, often serving to support or enhance the main item or function.

Example: The accessory role of the assistant was crucial in the project's success.

noun

Definition: An item that is added to something else to make it more useful, attractive, or complete. It can also refer to a person who helps someone commit a crime without being directly involved.

Example: She wore a beautiful necklace as an accessory to her dress.

accoutrement

IPA: /əˈkuːtərmənt/

KK: /əˈkuːtərmənt/

noun

Definition: An accessory or additional item that is used for a specific purpose, often related to clothing or equipment. It can refer to gear needed for a task or journey, or items that enhance a particular outfit or function.

Example: The chef had all the necessary accoutrements for preparing a gourmet meal.

afford

IPA: /əˈfɔrd/

KK: /əˈfɔrd/

transitive verb

Definition: To have enough money or resources to pay for something, or to be able to do something without causing problems for oneself.

Example: I cannot afford to buy a new car right now.

affordable

IPA: /əˈfɔːrdəbl/

KK: /əˈfɔrdəbl/

adjective

Definition: Something that is reasonably priced and can be paid for without financial difficulty.

Example: The new housing project offers affordable options for families.

apiece

IPA: /əˈpiːs/

KK: /əˈpis/

adverb

Definition: For each individual or item; used to indicate that something applies to each one separately.

Example: The tickets cost ten dollars apiece.

apparel

IPA: /əˈpærəl/

KK: /əˈpɛrəl/

noun

Definition: Clothing or garments that people wear, especially outer clothing.

Example: She bought new apparel for the winter season.

transitive verb

Definition: To dress someone or something in clothing or accessories.

Example: She decided to apparel her doll in a beautiful dress.

assort

IPA: /əˈsɔrt/

KK: /əˈsɔrt/

intransitive verb

Definition: To be of the same kind or type; to belong to the same category or group.

Example: The different types of flowers assort beautifully in the garden.

transitive verb

Definition: To divide things into different groups based on their type or characteristics.

Example: The teacher asked us to assort the books by genre for the library.

assorted

IPA: /əˈsɔːrtɪd/

KK: /əˈsɔrtɪd/

adjective

Definition: Made up of different types or kinds of things.

Example: The gift basket contained assorted chocolates, candies, and snacks.

assortment

IPA: /əˈsɔːrtmənt/

KK: /əˈsɔrtmənt/

noun

Definition: A group of different types of things or people that are put together.

Example: The store has a large assortment of fruits and vegetables.

auction

IPA: /ˈɔːkʃən/

KK: /ˈɔkʃən/

noun

Definition: A public event where items or property are sold to the person who offers the most money.

Example: She bought a beautiful painting at the auction last weekend.

transitive verb

Definition: To sell something to the highest bidder in a public sale where items are sold to the person who offers the most money.

Example: The art gallery will auction the painting next week.

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