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Exam: GRE (Verbal)

alleviate

IPA: /əˈliːviˌeɪt/

KK: /əˈliːviˌeɪt/

transitive verb

Definition: To make something less severe or more bearable, especially in relation to pain or discomfort.

Example: The new medication is designed to alleviate chronic pain.

alleviated

IPA: /əˈliːvieɪtɪd/

KK: /əˈliːvieɪtɪd/

adjective

Definition: Made easier to deal with or less severe.

Example: The medication alleviated her pain significantly.

verb

Definition: To make something less severe or more bearable, often referring to pain or problems.

Example: The medication alleviated her pain significantly.

alleviation

IPA: /əˌliːviˈeɪʃən/

KK: /əˌliːviˈeɪʃən/

noun

Definition: The process of making something less severe or more bearable, especially in terms of pain or discomfort.

Example: The alleviation of pain is a primary goal of the treatment.

alleviator

IPA: /əˈliːviˌeɪtə/

KK: /əˈliːviˌeɪtər/

noun

Definition: A person or thing that makes a situation better or less severe.

Example: The new medication served as an alleviator of her chronic pain.

alliance

IPA: /əˈlaɪəns/

KK: /əˈlaɪəns/

noun

Definition: A group of people, countries, or organizations that come together to support each other and work towards shared goals or interests.

Example: The two countries formed an alliance to strengthen their defense against external threats.

allied

IPA: /ˈæl.aɪd/

KK: /ˈæl.aɪd/

adjective

Definition: Joined together or connected in a close relationship, often for a common purpose or goal. This term can also refer to things that are similar or related in nature.

Example: The allied nations worked together to achieve peace.

alliterate

IPA: /əˈlɪtəˌreɪt/

KK: /əˈlɪtəˌreɪt/

intransitive verb

Definition: To use the same beginning sounds in a series of words, especially in speech or writing.

Example: The poet chose to alliterate in her verses to create a musical quality.

transitive verb

Definition: To create a phrase or sentence where the same sound or letter is repeated at the beginning of several words.

Example: The poet decided to alliterate her verses to create a musical quality.

alliterative

IPA: /əˈlɪtəˌreɪtɪv/

KK: /əˈlɪtəˌreɪtɪv/

adjective

Definition: Describing a style of writing or speech where the same sound or letter is repeated at the beginning of closely placed words.

Example: The poem was praised for its alliterative style, making it memorable and engaging.

alliteratively

IPA: /əˈlɪtəˌrɪtɪvli/

KK: /əˈlɪtəˌrətɪvli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that uses the same beginning sounds in a series of words, often for poetic or rhetorical effect.

Example: The poet wrote alliteratively, creating a musical quality in his verses.

alloantibody

IPA: /ˌæloʊˈæntɪˌbɑːdi/

KK: /ˌæloʊˈæntɪˌbɑːdi/

noun

Definition: A type of antibody that is created when a person's immune system detects foreign antigens from another individual of the same species, usually after a blood transfusion or organ transplant.

Example: The patient's alloantibody response was monitored after the blood transfusion.

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