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Exam: GRE (Verbal)

alloantigen

IPA: //ˌæl.oʊˈæn.tɪ.dʒən//

KK: /ˌæl.oʊˈæn.tɪ.dʒən/

noun

Definition: A type of substance found in the body that can trigger an immune response in individuals who do not have it, often seen in different blood types within the same species.

Example: The alloantigen in the blood transfusion was recognized by the recipient's immune system, leading to a reaction.

allocable

IPA: /əˈlɒkəbl/

KK: /əˈlɑːkəbl/

adjective

Definition: Able to be assigned or distributed to a specific purpose or group.

Example: The funds are allocable to various projects based on their needs.

allocatable

IPA: /əˈlɒkəteɪbəl/

KK: /əˈlɑːkəˌteɪbəl/

adjective

Definition: Able to be assigned or distributed to a specific purpose or use.

Example: The resources are allocatable based on the project's needs.

allocate

IPA: /ˈæl.ə.keɪt/

KK: /ˈæl.ə.keɪt/

transitive verb

Definition: To give out or assign something for a specific purpose or to a particular person or group.

Example: The manager decided to allocate resources more efficiently to improve productivity.

allocation

IPA: /ˌæl.əˈkeɪ.ʃən/

KK: /ˌæl.əˈkeɪ.ʃən/

noun

Definition: The act of distributing or assigning something, such as money, resources, or tasks, to different people or purposes.

Example: The allocation of funds for the new project was approved by the board.

allocator

IPA: /əˈlɒkeɪtə/

KK: /əˈlɑːkeɪtər/

noun

Definition: A person or system that distributes resources or assigns tasks to others.

Example: The allocator decided how to distribute the funds among the various departments.

allocution

IPA: /ˌæl.əˈkjuː.ʃən/

KK: /ˌæl.əˈkjuː.ʃən/

noun

Definition: A formal speech or address, often given in a serious or official context.

Example: The judge delivered an allocution before sentencing the defendant.

allodial

IPA: /əˈloʊdiəl/

KK: /əˈloʊdiəl/

adjective

Definition: This term describes a type of ownership where the property is fully owned without any debts or claims against it, meaning the owner has complete control and rights over the property.

Example: The land was held in allodial title, meaning it was free from any claims or debts.

allogamous

IPA: /əˈlɒɡəməs/

KK: /əˈlɒɡəməs/

adjective

Definition: Describing a type of reproduction where organisms breed with others rather than themselves, leading to cross-fertilization.

Example: Many plants are allogamous, relying on cross-pollination to reproduce effectively.

allogamy

IPA: /əˈlɒɡəmi/

KK: /əˈlɒɡəmi/

noun

Definition: A type of reproduction in which fertilization occurs between different individuals, rather than within the same individual. This process is common in plants and some animals, promoting genetic diversity.

Example: Allogamy is essential for the genetic diversity of many plant species.

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