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Exam: GMAT (Verbal)

property

IPA: /ˈprɒp.ər.ti/

KK: /ˈprɒpərti/

noun

Definition: A thing or quality that belongs to someone or something, such as land, buildings, or characteristics that define an object or person.

Example: The property includes a large garden and a swimming pool.

propose

IPA: /prəˈpoʊz/

KK: /prəˈpoʊz/

intransitive verb

Definition: To suggest a plan or idea for others to consider, often in a formal way.

Example: He decided to propose to her during their vacation.

transitive verb

Definition: To suggest something for others to think about or decide on, often in a formal way.

Example: She decided to propose a new plan for the project at the meeting.

proration

IPA: /prəˈreɪʃən/

KK: /proʊˈreɪʃən/

noun

Definition: The process of distributing or allocating something proportionally among different items or groups, often used in budgeting or financial contexts.

Example: The proration of costs helped ensure that each department paid its fair share of the expenses.

prospect

IPA: /ˈprɒspɛkt/

KK: /ˈprɑːspɛkt/

intransitive verb

Definition: To search for valuable resources like minerals or oil in a specific area.

Example: The company plans to prospect for gold in the mountains next summer.

noun

Definition: A person or thing that is likely to succeed or be chosen, or a potential customer or client.

Example: The sales team is excited about the new prospect they met at the conference.

transitive verb

Definition: To search for or explore an area to find valuable resources like minerals or oil.

Example: The company plans to prospect for gold in the mountains next summer.

prosper

IPA: /ˈprɒspə/

KK: /ˈprɑːspər/

verb

Definition: To be successful or to do well, especially in terms of wealth or health.

Example: Many businesses prosper when they adapt to changing market conditions.

protectionist

IPA: /prəˈtɛkʃənɪst/

KK: /prəˈtɛkʃənɪst/

adjective

Definition: Relating to policies that protect domestic industries from foreign competition, often by imposing tariffs or restrictions on imports.

Example: The government adopted a protectionist approach to support local businesses.

noun

Definition: A person who supports measures to protect local businesses by restricting imports from other countries.

Example: The protectionist policies were designed to help local manufacturers compete against foreign companies.

psychographic

IPA: /ˌsaɪ.kəˈɡræf.ɪk/

KK: /saɪˈkoʊɡrəfɪk/

adjective

Definition: Relating to the psychological characteristics of individuals, such as their values, interests, and lifestyles, rather than just their demographic information.

Example: Marketers often use psychographic data to better understand their target audience's preferences.

psychographics

IPA: /saɪˈkɒɡrəfɪks/

KK: /saɪˈkoʊɡrəfɪks/

noun

Definition: The study of people's attitudes, values, lifestyles, and opinions, often used in marketing to understand consumer behavior.

Example: Marketers often use psychographics to tailor their advertising strategies to specific audiences.

publicist

IPA: /ˈpʌblɪsɪst/

KK: /ˈpʌblɪsɪst/

noun

Definition: A person whose job is to promote and manage the public image of someone or something, often working with the media.

Example: The publicist arranged a press conference to announce the new movie.

quality

IPA: /ˈkwɒl.ɪ.ti/

KK: /ˈkwɑːləti/

adjective

Definition: Relating to the standard or degree of excellence of something.

Example: The quality of the food at that restaurant is outstanding.

noun

Definition: A characteristic or feature that describes someone or something, often related to its level of excellence or value.

Example: The quality of the food at the restaurant was outstanding.

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