Exam: GRE (Verbal)

Definition: A clear, colorless liquid with a sweet smell, made from plant materials, often used in making other chemicals and as a solvent.

Example: Furfural is commonly used in the production of furan and phenolic resins.

Definition: A strong and often sudden feeling of excitement, anger, or uproar among a group of people.

Example: The announcement of the new policy caused a furor among the citizens.

Definition: A situation in which there is a lot of excitement, anger, or public interest about something.

Example: The announcement of the new policy caused a furore among the citizens.

Definition: The act of helping something to progress or develop; promoting or advancing a cause or goal.

Example: The organization works in furtherance of education and community development.

Definition: This word is used to add more information or to introduce an additional point.

Example: The project was completed on time; furthermore, it was under budget.

Definition: Describing actions that are done secretly or quietly, often because they are sneaky or intended to avoid notice.

Example: He cast a furtive glance at the door before slipping out of the room.

Definition: In a way that is secretive or sneaky, often because one is trying to avoid being noticed or caught.

Example: She glanced furtively around the room to see if anyone was watching her.

Definition: The quality of being secretive or sneaky, often to avoid being noticed or detected.

Example: His furtiveness made everyone suspicious of his actions.

Definition: A medical condition where painful lumps filled with pus form on the skin, often due to infection.

Example: The doctor diagnosed her with furunculosis after she developed several painful boils.

Definition: To become liquid due to heat or to blend together completely, often by melting.

Example: The metal will fuse together when heated to a high temperature.

Definition: A safety device that prevents damage in an electrical circuit by melting and breaking the circuit when too much current flows through it.

Example: The electrician replaced the blown fuse to restore power to the house.

Definition: To join or blend two or more things together, often by melting them.

Example: The artist decided to fuse different materials to create a unique sculpture.