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Exam: GMAT (Verbal)

accrued

IPA: /əˈkruːd/

KK: /əˈkruːd/

adjective

Definition: This word describes something that has been gathered or built up over time, often referring to money or benefits that have been earned but not yet received.

Example: The accrued interest on the savings account increased significantly over the year.

verb

Definition: To have accumulated or gathered something over time, often referring to money or benefits that increase gradually.

Example: The interest on the savings account has accrued over the years.

accruement

IPA: /əˈkruːmənt/

KK: /əˈkruːmənt/

noun

Definition: The process of gradually collecting or gaining something over time, often related to money or benefits.

Example: The accrual of interest on the loan increased the total amount owed.

achieve

IPA: /əˈtʃiv/

KK: /əˈtʃiv/

intransitive verb

Definition: To successfully complete or reach a goal or desired outcome.

Example: She worked hard to achieve her goals this year.

transitive verb

Definition: To successfully reach a goal or complete something after putting in effort.

Example: She worked hard to achieve her goals.

acquest

IPA: //ˈækwɛst//

KK: /ˈækwɛst/

noun

Definition: An item or property that has been obtained, usually through buying, receiving as a gift, or other means, rather than through inheritance.

Example: The acquest of the estate was a significant achievement for the family.

acquisitively

IPA: /əˈkwɪzɪtɪvli/

KK: /əˈkwɪzɪtɪvli/

adverb

Definition: In a manner that shows a strong desire to acquire or obtain things, often referring to material possessions or knowledge.

Example: He looked at the new technology acquisitively, eager to learn more about it.

acquisitiveness

IPA: /əˈkwɪzɪtɪvnəs/

KK: /əˈkwɪzɪtɪvnəs/

noun

Definition: The quality of wanting to acquire and own things, often referring to a strong desire for wealth or possessions.

Example: His acquisitiveness led him to accumulate a vast collection of rare artifacts.

acquisitor

IPA: /əˈkwɪzɪtər/

KK: /əˈkwɪzɪtər/

noun

Definition: A person or entity that obtains or gains possession of something, often through purchase or effort.

Example: The acquisitor was praised for successfully obtaining the rare artifact.

actionably

IPA: /ˈækʃənəbli/

KK: /ˈækʃənəbli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that can be acted upon or used to take action.

Example: The report provided actionable insights that the team could use to improve their strategy.

acumen

IPA: /ˈæk.jʊ.mən/

KK: /ˈæk.jə.mən/

noun

Definition: The ability to make good judgments and quick decisions, especially in a specific area or field.

Example: Her business acumen helped her to make profitable decisions.

adjudge

IPA: //əˈdʒʌdʒ//

KK: /ədˈʒʌg/

transitive verb

Definition: To make a formal decision about something, especially in a legal context, such as deciding who should receive a reward or determining someone's status.

Example: The court will adjudge the damages owed to the plaintiff.

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