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Exam: GMAT (Verbal)

abet

IPA: /əˈbɛt/

KK: /əˈbɛt/

transitive verb

Definition: To help or support someone in doing something wrong or illegal.

Example: He was charged with abetting the criminal in his escape.

abetment

IPA: /əˈbɛtmənt/

KK: /əˈbɛtmənt/

noun

Definition: The act of helping or encouraging someone to do something wrong or illegal.

Example: His abetment of the crime led to severe legal consequences.

abettor

IPA: /əˈbɛtər/

KK: /əˈbɛtər/

noun

Definition: A person who helps or encourages someone to do something, especially something illegal or wrong.

Example: The abettor was charged with conspiracy for helping the thief escape.

accomplisher

IPA: /əˈkɒmplɪʃə/

KK: /əˈkɑmplɪʃər/

noun

Definition: A person who successfully completes a task or achieves a goal.

Example: She is an accomplisher of many great projects in her career.

accountability

IPA: /əˌkaʊntəˈbɪləti/

KK: /əˌkaʊntəˈbɪləti/

noun

Definition: The state of being responsible for something, where a person must explain their actions or decisions. It means being answerable for what you do and being willing to accept the consequences.

Example: The manager emphasized the importance of accountability in the workplace.

accountable

IPA: /əˈkaʊntəbl/

KK: /əˈkaʊntəbl/

adjective

Definition: This word describes someone who is responsible for their actions and must explain them to others. It means being answerable for what you do.

Example: As a manager, she is accountable for her team's performance.

accretive

IPA: /əˈkɹiːtɪv/

KK: /əˈkɹiːtɪv/

adjective

Definition: This word describes something that is related to gradual growth or increase, often by adding new parts or layers.

Example: The company's accretive acquisitions have significantly boosted its market share.

accruable

IPA: /əˈkruːəbl/

KK: /əˈkruːəbl/

adjective

Definition: Able to be collected or accumulated over time, often referring to interest or benefits that can grow or increase.

Example: The interest on the savings account is accruable over time.

accrual

IPA: /əˈkruːəl/

KK: /əˈkruːəl/

adjective

Definition: This term refers to a way of accounting that records income and expenses when they happen, not when money is actually exchanged.

Example: The accrual accounting method provides a more accurate financial picture of a company's performance.

noun

Definition: A noun that refers to the process of gradually gathering or increasing something over time, often used in financial contexts to describe the accumulation of income or expenses.

Example: The accrual of interest on the loan will increase the total amount owed over time.

accrue

IPA: /əˈkruː/

KK: /əˈkru/

intransitive verb

Definition: To gradually gather or increase over time, often referring to benefits or amounts that build up, such as interest or knowledge.

Example: Interest will accrue on your savings account if you leave the money untouched.

transitive verb

Definition: To gather or increase gradually over a period of time, often referring to benefits, interest, or resources that build up.

Example: I have accrued 15 days of sick leave.

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