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Exam: GRE (Verbal)

extensively

IPA: /ɪkˈstɛnsɪvli/

KK: /ɪkˈstɛnsɪvli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that covers a large area or involves a lot of things; widely or thoroughly.

Example: The research was conducted extensively to ensure accurate results.

extensiveness

IPA: /ɪkˈstɛnsɪv/

KK: /ɪkˈstɛnsɪv/

noun

Definition: The quality or state of being large in size, amount, or scope.

Example: The extensiveness of the research project allowed for a thorough understanding of the topic.

extensometer

IPA: /ɪkˈstɛnsəˌmɛtə/

KK: /ɪkˈstɛnsəˌmɛtər/

noun

Definition: A device that measures very small changes in the shape or size of a material when it is stretched, compressed, bent, or twisted.

Example: The engineer used an extensometer to monitor the strain on the metal beam during the test.

extensor

IPA: /ɪkˈstɛnsər/

KK: /ɪkˈstɛnsər/

noun

Definition: A type of muscle that helps to straighten or extend a limb or part of the body.

Example: The extensor muscle in the arm allows you to straighten your elbow.

extent

IPA: /ɪkˈstɛnt/

KK: /ɪkˈstɛnt/

noun

Definition: The amount or degree to which something exists or is present; the range or area covered by something.

Example: The extent of the damage from the storm was much greater than we initially thought.

extenuate

IPA: /ɪkˈstɛnjuˌeɪt/

KK: /ɪkˈstɛnjuˌeɪt/

transitive verb

Definition: To make something seem less serious or important, often by providing excuses or reasons that lessen the blame.

Example: The lawyer tried to extenuate his client's actions by explaining the difficult circumstances.

extenuating

IPA: /ɪkˈstɛnjuˌeɪtɪŋ/

KK: /ɪkˈstɛnjuˌeɪtɪŋ/

adjective

Definition: Something that makes a situation less serious or more understandable by providing a reason or excuse.

Example: The judge considered the extenuating circumstances before making a decision.

verb

Definition: To make a situation seem less serious or more forgivable by providing excuses or reasons.

Example: The lawyer presented extenuating circumstances to reduce the defendant's sentence.

extenuation

IPA: /ɪkˌstjuːnɪˈeɪʃən/

KK: /ɪkˌstɛnjuˈeɪʃən/

noun

Definition: A reason or explanation that makes something less serious or more forgivable.

Example: The lawyer presented evidence of extenuation to reduce the severity of the sentence.

extenuator

IPA: /ɪkˈstɛnjuˌeɪtə/

KK: /ɪkˈstɛnjuˌeɪtər/

noun

Definition: A person who makes something seem less serious or more forgivable.

Example: The lawyer acted as an extenuator, trying to lessen the severity of his client's actions.

extenuatory

IPA: /ɪkˈstɛnjʊəˌtɔːri/

KK: /ɪkˈstɛnjuˌeɪtəri/

adjective

Definition: Describing something that makes a situation seem less serious or more forgivable.

Example: The lawyer presented extenuatory evidence to reduce the severity of the sentence.

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