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Exam: GMAT (Verbal)

subrogate

IPA: //sʌbˈroʊɡeɪt//

KK: /sʌbˈroʊɡeɪt/

transitive verb

Definition: To replace one person with another in a legal context, especially in terms of rights or obligations.

Example: The insurance company may subrogate its rights to recover costs from the party at fault.

subrogation

IPA: //sʌb.roʊˈɡeɪ.ʃən//

KK: /sʌbrogˈeɪʃən/

noun

Definition: The process where one person takes the place of another in a legal context, often involving the transfer of rights to collect a debt or damages.

Example: In cases of insurance claims, subrogation allows the insurer to pursue recovery from the party responsible for the loss.

subsidise

IPA: /ˈsʌb.sɪ.daɪz/

KK: /sʌbsaɪdɪz/

verb

Definition: To provide financial support or assistance to help someone or something, often to reduce costs or encourage a particular activity.

Example: The government decided to subsidise public transportation to make it more affordable for everyone.

subsidized

IPA: /səbˈsɪdaɪzd/

KK: /sʌbˈsɪdaɪzd/

adjective

Definition: Describing something that is financially supported by the government or another organization to help reduce costs.

Example: The subsidized housing program helps low-income families afford a place to live.

verb

Definition: To provide financial support to help reduce the cost of something, making it more affordable for people.

Example: The government subsidized public transportation to encourage more people to use it.

subsidy

IPA: /ˈsʌb.sɪ.di/

KK: /ˈsʌb.sɪ.di/

noun

Definition: Financial help provided by a government or organization to support a person or project, often to encourage certain activities or reduce costs.

Example: The government offered a subsidy to farmers to help them grow more crops.

subterfuge

IPA: /ˈsʌbtərˌfjuːdʒ/

KK: /sʌbˈtɜrˌfjuːdʒ/

noun

Definition: A trick or plan used to hide something or to avoid a difficult situation.

Example: He used a clever subterfuge to avoid answering the question directly.

successful

IPA: /səkˈsɛs.fəl/

KK: /səksɛsfəl/

adjective

Definition: Achieving a positive result or reaching a goal, often related to wealth, fame, or personal achievements.

Example: She became a successful businesswoman after years of hard work.

sue

IPA: /suː/

KK: /su/

intransitive verb

Definition: To take legal action against someone in a court of law.

Example: She decided to sue the company for damages after the accident.

transitive verb

Definition: To take legal action against someone in a court to seek compensation or justice for a wrongdoing.

Example: She decided to sue the company for damages after the accident.

suitability

IPA: /ˌsuːtəˈbɪləti/

KK: /ˈsutəˌbɪləti/

noun

Definition: The quality of being appropriate or fitting for a particular purpose or situation.

Example: The suitability of the candidate for the job was evident during the interview.

superachiever

IPA: //ˌsuːpərəˈtʃiːvər//

KK: /suːpərəˈtʃivər/

noun

Definition: A person who accomplishes a lot, often exceeding normal expectations or standards.

Example: She is a superachiever, always setting and reaching ambitious goals.

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