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Exam: GRE (Verbal)

extravagancy

IPA: /ɪkˈstrævəɡənsi/

KK: /ɛkˈstrævəɡənsi/

noun

Definition: A quality or state of being extravagant, often involving excessive spending or behavior that goes beyond what is reasonable or necessary.

Example: Her extravagancy was evident in the lavish parties she threw every month.

extravagant

IPA: /ɪkˈstrævəɡənt/

KK: /ɪkˈstrævəɡənt/

adjective

Definition: Going beyond what is reasonable or necessary, often in a way that is excessive or lavish.

Example: The party was extravagant, with elaborate decorations and a gourmet feast.

extravagantly

IPA: /ɪkˈstrævəɡəntli/

KK: /ɪkˈstrævəɡəntli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that involves spending a lot of money or using resources in a very generous or excessive manner.

Example: She decorated her house extravagantly for the holiday party.

extravasate

IPA: /ɪkˈstrævəˌseɪt/

KK: /ɛkˈstrævəˌseɪt/

intransitive verb

Definition: To flow out from a vessel into surrounding tissue or area, often referring to fluids or substances that escape from their normal containment.

Example: The medication may extravasate if the injection is not done properly.

transitive verb

Definition: To cause a liquid, such as blood or lava, to flow out from a container or vessel into surrounding areas.

Example: The doctor was concerned that the medication might extravasate and cause swelling.

extravasated

IPA: /ˌɛkstrævəˈseɪtɪd/

KK: /ɛkˈstrævəˌseɪtɪd/

adjective

Definition: Describing something that has leaked out of a vessel or container, especially in a medical context where fluid has escaped from blood vessels into surrounding tissues.

Example: The doctor noted that the extravasated fluid was causing swelling in the patient's arm.

verb

Definition: To escape from a vessel into surrounding tissue, often referring to fluids or substances that leak out.

Example: The medication extravasated from the IV, causing swelling in the patient's arm.

extravasation

IPA: /ˌɛkstrævəˈseɪʃən/

KK: /ɛkˌstrævəˈseɪʃən/

noun

Definition: The process of a liquid, such as blood or lymph, leaking out from a vessel into surrounding tissues.

Example: The doctor explained that extravasation can occur if a vein is damaged during an injection.

extravehicular

IPA: /ˌɛkstrəˈviːɪkjʊlər/

KK: /ˌɛkstrəˈviːɪkjələr/

adjective

Definition: Relating to activities or events that occur outside of a vehicle, particularly in space.

Example: The astronauts conducted extravehicular activities to repair the satellite.

extraversion

IPA: /ˌɛkstrəˈvɜrʒən/

KK: /ɛkstrəˈvɜrʒən/

noun

Definition: A personality trait characterized by being outgoing, social, and enjoying the company of others.

Example: Her extraversion makes her the life of the party, always engaging with everyone around her.

extreme

IPA: /ɪkˈstriːm/

KK: /ɪkˈstrim/

adjective

Definition: Relating to something that is very intense or far beyond the usual limits.

Example: The weather conditions were extreme, with temperatures reaching record highs.

noun

Definition: A situation or condition that is very severe or intense, often at the farthest point of a range.

Example: The extreme of cold weather can be dangerous for those unprepared.

extremest

IPA: /ɪkˈstrimɪst/

KK: /ɪkˈstrimɪst/

adjective

Definition: The highest degree of something, indicating that it is more intense or severe than anything else.

Example: The extremest weather conditions can be dangerous for travelers.

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