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Exam: GRE (Verbal)

altruism

IPA: //ˈæltruːɪzəm//

KK: /ˈæltruˌɪzəm/

noun

Definition: A way of caring for others without thinking about oneself, showing kindness and concern for their well-being.

Example: Her altruism was evident when she volunteered at the homeless shelter every weekend.

altruist

IPA: //ˈæltruɪst//

KK: /ˈæltruɪst/

noun

Definition: A person who cares about the well-being of others and acts to help them, often putting their needs before their own.

Example: As an altruist, she dedicated her life to helping those in need.

altruistic

IPA: //ælˈtruːɪstɪk//

KK: /ælˈtruːɪstɪk/

adjective

Definition: Showing a selfless concern for the well-being of others; caring about other people's needs and happiness.

Example: Her altruistic nature led her to volunteer at the shelter every weekend.

altruistically

IPA: /ˌæltruˈɪstɪkli/

KK: /ælˈtruːɪstɪkli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that shows a selfless concern for the well-being of others, without expecting anything in return.

Example: She altruistically donated her time to help the less fortunate.

alumina

IPA: /əˈluːmɪnə/

KK: /əˈluːmɪnə/

noun

Definition: A type of chemical compound made of aluminum and oxygen, often found in nature as a mineral. It is used in making aluminum and in various products like ceramics and abrasives.

Example: Alumina is a key ingredient in the production of aluminum metal.

aluminate

IPA: /əˈluːmɪneɪt/

KK: /əˈluːmɪneɪt/

noun

Definition: A type of chemical compound that includes aluminum as part of its structure, often combined with other elements or compounds.

Example: The aluminate in the mixture reacted with water to form a gel.

aluminosilicate

IPA: /əˌluːmɪnoʊˈsɪlɪkeɪt/

KK: /əˌluːmɪnoʊˈsɪlɪkeɪt/

noun

Definition: A type of mineral that contains both aluminum and silicon, often found in rocks and used in various industrial applications.

Example: Aluminosilicate minerals are important in the formation of clay and other geological materials.

aluminous

IPA: /əˈluːmɪnəs/

KK: /əˈluːmɪnəs/

adjective

Definition: This word describes something that is connected to or includes aluminum or alum, which are types of chemical elements or compounds.

Example: The aluminous minerals are essential for the production of aluminum.

alumnus

IPA: /əˈlʌmnəs/

KK: /əˈlʌmnəs/

noun

Definition: A man who has completed his studies at a school, college, or university, or someone who has previously attended a particular educational institution.

Example: He is an alumnus of Harvard University.

alveolar

IPA: //ælˈviːələr//

KK: /ælˈviːələr/

adjective

Definition: This word describes something that is connected to small air sacs in the lungs, the part of the jaw that holds teeth, or sounds made with the tongue near the gums.

Example: The alveolar ridge is crucial for proper articulation of certain speech sounds.

noun

Definition: A sound made by placing the tongue against the ridge behind the upper front teeth.

Example: The English language has several alveolar sounds, such as 't' and 'd'.

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