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Exam: GRE (Verbal)

erstwhile

IPA: /ˈɜːrstˌwaɪl/

KK: /ˈɜrstˌwaɪl/

adjective

Definition: Referring to someone or something that was previously in a particular role or state but is no longer so.

Example: She met her erstwhile friend at the reunion after many years.

adverb

Definition: At a time in the past; previously or formerly.

Example: He was an erstwhile champion, but now he has retired from the sport.

eruct

IPA: /ɪˈrʌkt/

KK: /ɪˈrʌkt/

transitive verb

Definition: To expel gas from the stomach through the mouth, often producing a sound.

Example: After drinking the soda, he couldn't help but eruct loudly at the table.

eructation

IPA: /ɪˌrʌkˈteɪʃən/

KK: /ɪˌrʌkˈteɪʃən/

noun

Definition: The act of expelling gas from the stomach through the mouth, often producing a sound.

Example: After drinking the soda, he let out a loud eructation.

erudite

IPA: //ˈɛrʊdaɪt//

KK: /ˈɛrʊˌdaɪt/

adjective

Definition: Having or showing great knowledge and learning, often gained through extensive study.

Example: The professor was known for his erudite lectures that captivated his students.

eruditely

IPA: /ɪˈrʊdɪtli/

KK: /ɪˈrʊdɪtli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that shows great knowledge or learning.

Example: She spoke eruditely about the history of art.

erudition

IPA: /ˌɛrʊˈdɪʃən/

KK: /ˌɛrʊˈdɪʃən/

noun

Definition: A deep and extensive knowledge gained from studying, especially from books.

Example: Her erudition in classical literature impressed everyone at the conference.

eruption

IPA: /ɪˈrʌpʃən/

KK: /ɪˈrʌpʃən/

noun

Definition: A sudden and often violent release of something, such as lava from a volcano or a rash on the skin.

Example: The eruption of the volcano caused widespread destruction in the nearby towns.

erythema

IPA: /ˌɛrɪˈθiːmə/

KK: /ˌɛrɪˈθimə/

noun

Definition: A condition where the skin becomes red due to the widening of blood vessels, often indicating inflammation or infection.

Example: The doctor noted the erythema on the patient's arm during the examination.

erythematous

IPA: /ˌɛrɪˈθɛmətəs/

KK: /ˌɛrɪˈθɛmətəs/

adjective

Definition: Relating to or characterized by redness of the skin, often due to inflammation or irritation.

Example: The doctor noted that the patient's skin was erythematous, indicating a possible allergic reaction.

erythroblast

IPA: /ɪˈrɪθrəˌblæst/

KK: /ɪˈrɪθrəˌblæst/

noun

Definition: A type of cell found in bone marrow that develops into red blood cells and contains a nucleus.

Example: Erythroblasts are essential for the production of healthy red blood cells in the body.

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