Exam: GRE (Verbal)

Definition: Having a very unpleasant smell; foul or rotten.

Example: The foetid odor from the garbage made it hard to breathe.

Definition: A small weakness or imperfection in someone's character or behavior.

Example: Everyone has a foible or two that makes them unique.

Definition: To put something onto someone else in a dishonest or sneaky way, often without their consent or knowledge.

Example: He tried to foist his unwanted opinions on the group during the meeting.

Definition: A type of vitamin B that is important for cell growth and metabolism, often found in leafy green vegetables and used in dietary supplements.

Example: Doctors recommend taking folacin during pregnancy to support fetal development.

Definition: A type of vitamin that is important for making DNA and other genetic material, and is especially important during periods of rapid growth such as during pregnancy and infancy.

Example: Eating foods rich in folate can help prevent certain birth defects.

Definition: The process or result of creating layers or decorative elements, often seen in architecture, geology, or art.

Example: The foliation of the rock revealed its layered structure, making it easier to study its formation.

Definition: A practice, custom, or belief that is shared by a group of people as part of their culture.

Example: In many cultures, folkways dictate how people greet each other.

Definition: A small sac or cavity in the body that can contain cells or fluids, often associated with hair growth or reproductive functions.

Example: The doctor explained how the follicle is essential for hair growth.

Definition: Relating to or growing from a small sac-like structure in the body, often associated with hair or glands.

Example: The doctor explained that the follicular phase of the menstrual cycle is important for ovulation.

Definition: A condition where one or more hair follicles become inflamed, often resulting in red bumps or sores on the skin.

Example: After spending too much time in the sun, she developed folliculitis on her arms.