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vocalic

/voʊˈkælɪk/ /vəˈkælɪk/

Meanings
adjective
Used as a vowel, as opposed to consonantal, especially in Latin.

Examples :

"In Latin class, we learned that the letter "i" can be vocalic, acting as a vowel in words like "familia," even though it can also function as a consonant. "
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learned adjective

/ˈlɜːnɪd/ /ˈlɝnɪd/ /lɜːnd/ /lɝnd/

Having much learning, knowledgeable, erudite; highly educated.

"Professor Davies is a learned scholar, renowned for her deep knowledge of ancient history. "

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consonant noun

/ˈkɒn.sə.nənt/ /ˈkɑn.sə.nənt/

A sound that results from the passage of air through restrictions of the oral cavity; any sound that is not the dominant sound of a syllable, the dominant sound generally being a vowel.

"The "k" sound in "kite" is a consonant. "

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opposed verb

/əˈpəʊzd/ /əˈpoʊzd/

To attempt to stop the progression of; to resist or antagonize by physical means, or by arguments, etc.; to contend against.

"There is still time to oppose this plan."

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especially adverb

/əˈspɛʃ(ə)li/

(manner) In a special manner; specially.

"My sister is very helpful, especially when it comes to organizing things. "

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vowel noun

/vaʊl/

A sound produced by the vocal cords with relatively little restriction of the oral cavity, forming the prominent sound of a syllable.

"The word "orange" contains the vowel sound "o". "

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class noun

/klas/ /kleəs/

A group, collection, category or set sharing characteristics or attributes.

"Often used to imply membership of a large class."

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familia noun

/fəˈmɪliə/ /fəˈmɪljə/

(Roman law) The paterfamilias, his legitimate descendants and their wives, and all persons adopted into his family and their wives.

"In Roman law, the responsibility for the actions of everyone within the familia rested ultimately with the paterfamilias. "

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function noun

/ˈfʌŋ(k)ʃən/ /ˈfʌŋkʃən/

What something does or is used for.

"The function of a school lunch is to provide students with nutrition. "

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words noun

/wɜːdz/

The smallest unit of language that has a particular meaning and can be expressed by itself; the smallest discrete, meaningful unit of language. (contrast morpheme.)

"The teacher wrote new vocabulary words on the board. "

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though adverb

/ðəʊ/ /ðoʊ/

Despite that; however.

"I will do it, though."

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acting verb

/ˈæk.tɪŋ/

To do something.

"The student is acting quickly to finish the exam. "

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letter noun

/-ɾə(ɹ)/ /ˈlɛtə(ɹ)/ /-ɾɚ/

A symbol in an alphabet.

"There are twenty-six letters in the English alphabet."