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Exam: GRE (Verbal)

fervent

IPA: /ˈfɜːrvənt/

KK: /ˈfɜrvənt/

adjective

Definition: Having or showing intense feelings, enthusiasm, or passion about something.

Example: She is a fervent supporter of environmental protection.

fervently

IPA: /ˈfɜː.vənt.li/

KK: /ˈfɜrvəntli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that shows intense and passionate feelings.

Example: She fervently believes in the importance of education for all children.

fervid

IPA: /ˈfɜːrvɪd/

KK: /ˈfɜrvɪd/

adjective

Definition: Characterized by intense emotion or enthusiasm; very passionate or heated.

Example: The fervid speech inspired everyone in the audience.

fervidly

IPA: /ˈfɜː.vɪd.li/

KK: /ˈfɜrvɪdli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that shows intense passion or enthusiasm.

Example: She spoke fervidly about her love for music.

fervidness

IPA: /ˈfɜː.vɪd.nəs/

KK: /ˈfɜrvɪdnəs/

noun

Definition: The quality of being intensely passionate or enthusiastic about something.

Example: Her fervidness for the project inspired everyone on the team.

fervor

IPA: /ˈfɜːrvər/

KK: /ˈfɜrvər/

noun

Definition: A strong and passionate feeling or enthusiasm about something.

Example: The crowd cheered with fervor during the championship game.

fervour

IPA: /ˈfɜːvə/

KK: /ˈfɜrvər/

noun

Definition: A strong feeling of excitement or enthusiasm about something.

Example: The crowd showed great fervour during the concert, cheering loudly for the band.

fester

IPA: /ˈfɛstər/

KK: /ˈfɛstər/

intransitive verb

Definition: To become worse or more intense, especially in a negative way, often due to neglect or lack of attention.

Example: If you don't treat that wound, it will fester and cause more problems.

noun

Definition: A small sore or ulcer that becomes infected and produces pus.

Example: The doctor examined the fester on his arm and prescribed an antibiotic.

transitive verb

Definition: To become worse or more intense, especially due to neglect or lack of care, often referring to a wound or problem that develops infection or bitterness.

Example: If you don't treat that cut, it will fester and cause more problems.

festinate

IPA: //ˈfɛs.tɪ.neɪt//

KK: /ˈfɛs.tɪ.neɪt/

adjective

Definition: Describing someone or something that is done quickly and without careful thought.

Example: The festinate decision led to several mistakes in the project.

intransitive verb

Definition: To move or act quickly; to hurry.

Example: We need to festinate if we want to catch the bus on time.

festoon

IPA: /fɛˈstuːn/

KK: /fɛˈstun/

noun

Definition: A decorative chain or strip, often made of flowers or leaves, that hangs between two points.

Example: The room was beautifully decorated with a festoon of flowers for the wedding.

transitive verb

Definition: To decorate something by hanging ribbons, flowers, or other items in a curved shape.

Example: They decided to festoon the hall with colorful lights for the celebration.

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