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Exam: GMAT (Verbal)

tactic

IPA: /ˈtæktɪk/

KK: /ˈtæktɪk/

adjective

Definition: A word that describes a method or plan used to achieve a specific goal, often in a strategic way.

Example: The team used a clever tactic to win the game.

noun

Definition: A plan or method used to achieve a specific goal or to deal with a situation, often in a strategic way.

Example: The team used a clever tactic to win the game.

tactician

IPA: //tækˈtɪʃən//

KK: /tækˈtɪʃən/

noun

Definition: A person who is skilled at planning and using strategies, especially in military situations.

Example: The general was known as a brilliant tactician who always outsmarted his opponents.

target

IPA: /ˈtɑːɡɪt/

KK: /ˈtɑrɡɪt/

noun

Definition: A goal or objective that someone aims to achieve.

Example: The team set a target to increase sales by 20% this year.

transitive verb

Definition: To aim at something or to set a goal to achieve.

Example: The company decided to target a younger audience with their new advertising campaign.

taxation

IPA: /tækˈseɪʃən/

KK: /tækˈseɪʃən/

noun

Definition: The process of collecting money from individuals or businesses by the government to pay for public services and programs.

Example: Taxation is essential for funding schools, roads, and hospitals.

taxing

IPA: /ˈtæksɪŋ/

KK: /ˈtæksɪŋ/

adjective

Definition: Something that is difficult or demanding, causing strain or exhaustion.

Example: The long hours at work can be quite taxing on my health.

taxpayer

IPA: //ˈtæksˌpeɪər//

KK: /ˈtæksˌpeɪər/

noun

Definition: A person or organization that pays taxes to the government.

Example: Every taxpayer is required to file their tax returns by April 15th.

taxpaying

IPA: /ˈtæksˌpeɪɪŋ/

KK: /tæksˌpeɪɪŋ/

adjective

Definition: Describing a person or organization that pays taxes.

Example: The taxpaying citizens contribute to the funding of public services.

technologist

IPA: /tɛkˈnɒlədʒɪst/

KK: /tɛkˈnɑlədʒɪst/

noun

Definition: A person who specializes in technology and its applications.

Example: The technologist developed a new software program to improve efficiency.

temporize

IPA: /ˈtɛmpəraɪz/

KK: /ˈtɛmpəˌraɪz/

intransitive verb

Definition: To delay making a decision or taking action in order to gain time or avoid confrontation.

Example: The committee decided to temporize rather than make a hasty decision.

temporizer

IPA: /ˈtɛmpəˌraɪzər/

KK: /ˈtɛmpəˌraɪzər/

noun

Definition: A person who delays making a decision or takes time to avoid a confrontation or to gain time.

Example: The temporizer avoided giving a direct answer during the meeting.

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