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Exam: GRE (Verbal)

fulminant

IPA: /ˈfʌlmɪnənt/

KK: /ˈfʌlmɪnənt/

adjective

Definition: Happening suddenly and with a lot of force or intensity, often used to describe a serious medical condition or an explosive event.

Example: The fulminant storm caused widespread damage across the city.

fulminate

IPA: /ˈfʌlmɪneɪt/

KK: /ˈfʊlmɪneɪt/

intransitive verb

Definition: To explode or to express strong criticism or protest in a loud and forceful way.

Example: The professor fulminated against the new policy during the lecture.

noun

Definition: A type of explosive compound that contains the group -CNO, commonly used in detonators.

Example: Mercury fulminate is a well-known example of a fulminate used in explosives.

transitive verb

Definition: To cause something to explode or to express strong criticism in a loud and forceful way.

Example: The scientist fulminated the dangerous chemicals in the lab, warning everyone to evacuate immediately.

fulminating

IPA: //ˈfʌlmɪneɪtɪŋ//

KK: /ˈfʌlmɪneɪtɪŋ/

adjective

Definition: Describing something that is sudden, severe, and often explosive in nature, or expressing strong criticism or threats.

Example: The fulminating storm caused widespread damage across the city.

verb

Definition: To express strong criticism or protest, often in a loud or angry way.

Example: The professor was fulminating against the new policy during the lecture.

fulmination

IPA: /ˌfʌl.mɪˈneɪ.ʃən/

KK: /fʌlˈmɪneɪʃən/

noun

Definition: A strong expression of anger or criticism, often in a loud or forceful manner.

Example: The politician's fulmination against the new policy drew a lot of attention from the media.

fulminic

IPA: //fʌlˈmɪnɪk//

KK: /fʌlˈmɪnɪk/

adjective

Definition: Relating to a specific type of acid and its chemical derivatives.

Example: The researchers studied the properties of fulminic compounds in their experiments.

fulsome

IPA: //ˈfʌlsəm//

KK: /ˈfʊlsəm/

adjective

Definition: Excessively flattering or insincere, often to the point of being offensive or distasteful.

Example: His fulsome praise made everyone uncomfortable because it felt insincere.

fulsomely

IPA: /ˈfʊlsəmi/

KK: /ˈfʊlsəmlɪ/

adverb

Definition: In a way that is excessive or overly flattering, often to the point of being insincere or untrustworthy.

Example: He praised her fulsomely, making it hard to believe his compliments were genuine.

fulsomeness

IPA: /ˈfʌlsəmnəs/

KK: /ˈfʊlsəmnəs/

noun

Definition: The quality of being excessively flattering or insincere, often to the point of being unpleasant.

Example: The fulsomeness of his compliments made everyone uncomfortable at the party.

fumarase

IPA: //fjuːˈmɛr.eɪz//

KK: /fjuˈmɛrˌeɪz/

noun

Definition: A type of enzyme that helps in a specific chemical reaction in the Krebs cycle, converting fumarate into malate by adding water.

Example: Fumarase plays a crucial role in cellular respiration by facilitating the conversion of fumarate to malate.

fumarolic

IPA: /fjuˈmɛrəlɪk/

KK: /fjuˈmɛrəlɪk/

adjective

Definition: Relating to a natural opening in the earth's crust that emits steam and gases, often found in volcanic areas.

Example: The fumarolic activity in the region indicates the presence of volcanic heat beneath the surface.

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