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Exam: GRE (Verbal)

exteriority

IPA: /ɛkˌstɪəriˈɔːrɪti/

KK: /ɛkˌstɪəriˈɔːrɪti/

noun

Definition: The state or quality of being outside or external to something.

Example: The exteriority of the building was designed to impress visitors.

exteriorization

IPA: /ˌɛkstɪəriəlaɪˈzeɪʃən/

KK: /ɛkˌstɪəriəlaɪˈzeɪʃən/

noun

Definition: The act of making something abstract into a physical form or representation.

Example: The artist's work is a beautiful exteriorization of her thoughts and feelings.

exteriorize

IPA: /ɪkˈstɪəriˌaɪz/

KK: /ɪkˈstɪrɪəraɪz/

transitive verb

Definition: To make something that is inside become visible or known, often by bringing it to the outside or expressing it.

Example: The therapist encouraged her to exteriorize her emotions through art.

exterminate

IPA: /ɪkˈstɜːrmɪneɪt/

KK: /ɪkˈstɜrmɪneɪt/

transitive verb

Definition: To completely destroy or eliminate something, often referring to pests or unwanted organisms.

Example: The pest control company was hired to exterminate the termites in the house.

extermination

IPA: /ɛkˌstɜːrmɪˈneɪʃən/

KK: /ɛkˌstɜːrmɪˈneɪʃən/

noun

Definition: The act of completely getting rid of something, often in a destructive way, such as killing pests or eradicating a group.

Example: The extermination of invasive species is important for protecting native wildlife.

exterminatory

IPA: /ɪkˈstɜːrmɪnətɔri/

KK: /ɪkˈstɜːrmɪnətɔri/

adjective

Definition: Related to the act of completely destroying or eliminating something, often used in the context of pests or unwanted organisms.

Example: The exterminatory measures taken by the pest control service effectively eliminated the infestation in the house.

extermine

IPA: /ɛkˈstɜːrmaɪn/

KK: /ɛkˈstɜrˌmaɪn/

transitive verb

Definition: To completely destroy or eliminate something, often referring to pests or unwanted organisms.

Example: The pest control company was hired to extermine the termites in the house.

extern

IPA: /ˈɛkstɜrn/

KK: /ˈɛkstɜrn/

noun

Definition: A person who is connected to an institution but does not live there, often used to refer to a nonresident doctor or medical student.

Example: The extern worked at the hospital during the summer to gain experience.

external

IPA: /ɪkˈstɜːrnəl/

KK: /ɪkˈstɜrnəl/

adjective

Definition: Relating to or coming from the outside; not internal.

Example: The external features of the building were beautifully designed.

noun

Definition: A part or surface that is on the outside of something, or the outer conditions and appearances of a situation.

Example: The externals of the building were beautifully designed, attracting many visitors.

externalisation

IPA: /ˌɛkstəˈnælɪˌzeɪʃən/

KK: /ɛkˌstɜrnəlaɪˈzeɪʃən/

noun

Definition: The act of making something external or visible, often referring to expressing thoughts or feelings outwardly.

Example: The externalisation of her ideas helped the team understand her vision better.

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