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Exam: GMAT (Verbal)

subemployed

IPA: //ˌsʌbɪmˈplɔɪd//

KK: /sʌbɪmˈplɔɪd/

adjective

Definition: Relating to workers who are not fully employed, often working in jobs that do not utilize their skills or provide enough hours or pay.

Example: Many recent graduates find themselves subemployed, working part-time jobs that do not match their qualifications.

submit

IPA: /səbˈmɪt/

KK: /səbˈmɪt/

intransitive verb

Definition: To allow oneself to be controlled or influenced by someone or something else.

Example: After much consideration, she decided to submit to the rules of the competition.

transitive verb

Definition: To present something for someone else to consider or decide about, often in a formal way.

Example: Please submit your application by the end of the month.

suboptimization

IPA: /ˌsʌbˌɒptɪmaɪˈzeɪʃən/

KK: /sʌbˌɒptɪmaɪˈzeɪʃən/

noun

Definition: The process of optimizing a smaller part of a larger system or organization, often at the expense of the overall efficiency or effectiveness.

Example: The company's focus on suboptimization led to improvements in individual departments, but overall performance suffered.

subordinate

IPA: /səˈbɔːrdɪnət/

KK: /səˈbɔːrdɪnət/

adjective

Definition: Relating to something that is lower in rank or importance compared to something else.

Example: In the company, the subordinate staff members report to the managers.

noun

Definition: A person who has a lower rank or position than someone else in an organization or group.

Example: In the meeting, the manager asked his subordinate to present the report.

transitive verb

Definition: To make someone or something less important or to place them in a lower position compared to others.

Example: In the new organization, the manager decided to subordinate some tasks to junior staff.

suborn

IPA: /səˈbɔrn/

KK: /səˈbɔrn/

transitive verb

Definition: To persuade someone to do something illegal or wrong, especially to lie in court.

Example: The lawyer was accused of trying to suborn a witness to change their testimony.

subornation

IPA: /səˈbɔːrnəʃən/

KK: /səˈbɔrnəˌʃən/

noun

Definition: The act of persuading someone to do something illegal or wrong, especially to lie in court.

Example: The lawyer was accused of subornation when he tried to convince a witness to change their testimony.

suborner

IPA: /səˈbɔːrnər/

KK: /səˈbɔrnər/

noun

Definition: A person who persuades someone to do something illegal or dishonest, often by bribery.

Example: The detective was investigating the suborner who tried to bribe the witness.

subpoena

IPA: /səˈpiːnə/

KK: /səˈpiːnə/

noun

Definition: A legal document that orders someone to attend court or produce evidence.

Example: The lawyer issued a subpoena to the witness to ensure their appearance at the trial.

transitive verb

Definition: To officially order someone to attend a court or produce documents.

Example: The lawyer decided to subpoena the witness for the trial.

subprime

IPA: //sʌbˈpraɪm//

KK: /sʌbˈpraɪm/

adjective

Definition: Referring to loans or interest rates that are lower quality or higher risk, often given to borrowers with poor credit histories.

Example: Many banks offer subprime loans to individuals who may not qualify for traditional financing.

noun

Definition: A type of loan that is offered to borrowers with lower credit ratings, often at higher interest rates due to the increased risk of default.

Example: Many people were unable to qualify for a prime mortgage and had to settle for a subprime loan instead.

subprofessional

IPA: //sʌbprəˈfɛʃənl//

KK: /sʌbprəˈfɛʃənl/

adjective

Definition: Describing someone or something that operates at a level lower than a professional, but higher than a basic worker, often requiring some level of training or supervision.

Example: The subprofessional staff assisted the doctors in the clinic.

noun

Definition: A person who works in a professional field but does not have the full qualifications or status of a professional.

Example: Many subprofessionals assist licensed professionals in their work.

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