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Exam: GRE (Verbal)

alveolus

IPA: //ælˈviːələs//

KK: /ælˈviələs/

noun

Definition: A small, hollow space in the body, such as in the lungs where air is exchanged, or in the jawbone where teeth are held.

Example: The alveolus is essential for gas exchange in the respiratory system.

amalgam

IPA: /əˈmælɡəm/

KK: /əˈmælɡəm/

noun

Definition: A mixture made up of different elements or parts, often used to describe a blend of various qualities or materials. It can also refer to a specific type of metal combination, particularly involving mercury and other metals.

Example: The artist's work is an amalgam of different styles and techniques.

amalgamate

IPA: /əˈmælɡəˌmeɪt/

KK: /əˈmælɡəˌmeɪt/

intransitive verb

Definition: To come together and form a single unit or to mix different elements into one.

Example: The two companies decided to amalgamate to strengthen their market position.

transitive verb

Definition: To bring together different things to form a single, unified whole.

Example: The two companies decided to amalgamate to strengthen their market position.

amalgamation

IPA: /əˌmælɡəˈmeɪʃən/

KK: /əˌmælɡəˈmeɪʃən/

noun

Definition: A process where different things, like companies or materials, are combined into one. This can refer to merging businesses or mixing substances to create something new.

Example: The amalgamation of the two companies created a powerful new entity in the market.

amalgamator

IPA: /əˈmælɡəˌmeɪtə/

KK: /əˈmælɡəˌmeɪtər/

noun

Definition: A person or thing that combines or unites different elements into a single entity.

Example: The amalgamator skillfully combined various materials to create a new product.

amanitin

IPA: /əˈmænɪtɪn/

KK: /əˈmænɪtɪn/

noun

Definition: A type of highly toxic substance made of small protein-like molecules, which is found in certain mushrooms and can harm living cells by blocking important processes.

Example: Amanitin is known for its potent toxicity and is often studied in toxicology.

amanuensis

IPA: /əˌmæn.juˈɛn.sɪs/

KK: /əˌmæn.juˈɛn.sɪs/

noun

Definition: A person who writes down what someone else says or copies written material.

Example: The author hired an amanuensis to help transcribe his handwritten notes into a typed manuscript.

amaranthine

IPA: /ˌæməˈrænθin/

KK: /ˌæməˈrænθin/

adjective

Definition: Having a deep purple-red color or being eternally beautiful and unfading.

Example: The amaranthine beauty of the sunset left everyone in awe.

amass

IPA: /əˈmæs/

KK: /əˈmæs/

intransitive verb

Definition: To gather or collect a large amount of something over time.

Example: Over the years, they managed to amass a considerable fortune.

transitive verb

Definition: To gather or collect a large amount of something over time.

Example: She managed to amass a fortune through her successful business ventures.

amasser

IPA: /əˈmæsər/

KK: /əˈmæsər/

noun

Definition: A person who gathers or collects a large amount of something, often wealth or resources.

Example: The amasser of wealth often faces scrutiny from the public.

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