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Exam: GMAT (Verbal)

politicization

IPA: /pəˌlɪtɪsəˈzeɪʃən/

KK: /pəˌlɪtɪsəˈzeɪʃən/

noun

Definition: The process of making something political or giving it political significance.

Example: The politicization of social issues can lead to heated debates.

politicize

IPA: /pəˈlɪtɪˌzaɪz/

KK: /pəˈlɪtɪˌsaɪz/

intransitive verb

Definition: To take part in political discussions or activities.

Example: During the election season, many people tend to politicize everyday issues.

transitive verb

Definition: To make something political or to give it a political character or significance.

Example: The new law was seen as an attempt to politicize the education system.

politicized

IPA: /pəˈlɪtɪˌzaɪzd/

KK: /pəˈlɪtɪˌsaɪzd/

adjective

Definition: Describing something that has been influenced by political factors or has political implications.

Example: The debate became highly politicized, with each side trying to gain political advantage.

verb

Definition: To make something political or to give it a political character or significance.

Example: The issue was politicized by the media, turning it into a topic of public debate.

politicking

IPA: /pəˈlɪtɪkɪŋ/

KK: /pəˈlɪtɪkɪŋ/

noun

Definition: The act of participating in political activities or campaigns, often involving discussions, debates, or strategies to influence decisions.

Example: The politicking during the election season can be quite intense as candidates try to win over voters.

verb

Definition: The act of engaging in political activities or discussions, often with the aim of gaining an advantage or influence.

Example: The candidates spent the entire summer politicking to win the support of voters.

praecipe

IPA: //ˈpreɪsɪpeɪ//

KK: /ˈprɛsɪpeɪ/

noun

Definition: A legal document that orders someone to take action or to explain why they have not done so.

Example: The lawyer filed a praecipe to request the court to issue a summons.

preempt

IPA: /priˈɛmpt/

KK: /priˈɛmpt/

intransitive verb

Definition: To take action in order to prevent something from happening or to gain an advantage before others do.

Example: She decided to preempt the discussion by sharing her ideas first.

transitive verb

Definition: To take action in order to prevent something from happening or to take the place of something else before it occurs.

Example: The government decided to preempt the crisis by implementing new policies.

preemption

IPA: /priˈɛmptʃən/

KK: /priˈɛmptʃən/

noun

Definition: The act of taking control or ownership of something before others can, often related to property or rights.

Example: The preemption of the land allowed the settlers to establish their homes without competition.

preemptor

IPA: /priˈɛmptər/

KK: /priˈɛmptər/

noun

Definition: A person who takes action to prevent something from happening, especially by taking control of land or resources before others can.

Example: The preemptor secured the land before anyone else had a chance to claim it.

premerger

IPA: /ˈpriːˌmɜːrdʒər/

KK: /ˈpriːˌmɜːrdʒər/

adjective

Definition: Happening or existing before two companies combine into one.

Example: The premerger analysis showed that the companies would benefit from the merger.

prerogative

IPA: /prɪˈrɒɡətɪv/

KK: /prɪˈrɑːɡətɪv/

adjective

Definition: Relating to a special right or privilege that someone has.

Example: As the manager, it is her prerogative to make the final decision on the project.

noun

Definition: A special right or privilege that belongs to a particular person or group.

Example: As the manager, it is her prerogative to make the final decision on the project.

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