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Exam: GRE (Verbal)

foreshadower

IPA: /ˈfɔːrʃædoʊər/

KK: /ˈfɔːrʃædoʊər/

noun

Definition: A person or thing that indicates or suggests what will happen in the future.

Example: The dark clouds were a foreshadower of the storm to come.

foreshadowing

IPA: /ˈfɔːrʃædoʊɪŋ/

KK: /ˈfɔːrʃædoʊɪŋ/

noun

Definition: A technique used in writing where hints or clues are given about what will happen later in the story.

Example: The author used foreshadowing to hint at the tragic ending of the novel.

verb

Definition: To indicate or suggest something that will happen in the future, often in a subtle way.

Example: The dark clouds foreshadowed a storm coming our way.

foreshock

IPA: /ˈfɔːrʃɒk/

KK: /ˈfɔrˌʃɑk/

noun

Definition: A small earthquake that happens before a larger one, usually in the same area.

Example: The scientists recorded a foreshock before the major earthquake struck the region.

foreshorten

IPA: //fɔːrˈʃɔːrtn//

KK: /ˈfɔrʃɔrtən/

transitive verb

Definition: To make something appear shorter than it is, especially in art or drawing, to create a sense of depth or perspective.

Example: The artist decided to foreshorten the figure to give it a more dynamic look.

foreshow

IPA: /ˈfɔːrʃoʊ/

KK: /ˈfɔrʃoʊ/

transitive verb

Definition: To indicate or suggest something that will happen in the future.

Example: The dark clouds foreshow a storm is coming.

foresight

IPA: /ˈfɔːrsaɪt/

KK: /ˈfɔrˌsaɪt/

noun

Definition: The ability to think about and plan for the future, considering what might happen and making decisions accordingly.

Example: Having foresight can help you make better choices in your career.

foresighted

IPA: /ˈfɔːrsaɪtɪd/

KK: /ˈfɔrˌsaɪtɪd/

adjective

Definition: Having the ability to think about and plan for the future.

Example: Her foresighted decisions helped the company avoid financial trouble.

foresightedly

IPA: //ˈfɔːrsaɪtɪdli//

KK: /ˈfɔrˌsaɪtɪdli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that shows careful planning for the future or consideration of future events.

Example: She foresightedly invested in renewable energy, anticipating its importance in the coming years.

foresightedness

IPA: /ˈfɔːrsaɪtɪdnəs/

KK: /ˈfɔrˌsaɪtɪdnəs/

noun

Definition: The ability to think about and plan for the future with good judgment and insight.

Example: Her foresightedness helped the company avoid potential financial problems.

foresightful

IPA: //ˈfɔːrsaɪtfl//

KK: /ˈfɔrˌsaɪt̬fəl/

adjective

Definition: Having the ability to anticipate future events or needs.

Example: Her foresightful planning helped the team avoid potential problems.

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