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Exam: GRE (Verbal)

ambulate

IPA: /ˈæm.bjʊ.leɪt/

KK: /æmˈbjuːleɪt/

intransitive verb

Definition: To move or walk from one place to another.

Example: After the meeting, we decided to ambulate around the park to enjoy the fresh air.

ambulation

IPA: /æmˈbjuːleɪʃən/

KK: /æmˈbjuːleɪʃən/

noun

Definition: The act of walking or moving about.

Example: His ambulation was slow due to his injury.

ambulatory

IPA: /ˈæmbjʊlətəri/

KK: /ˈæmbjʊlətɔri/

adjective

Definition: Able to walk or move around; not confined to bed. This term is often used to describe patients who can get around on their own, as well as care that is provided to such patients.

Example: The hospital provides ambulatory care for patients who can walk.

noun

Definition: A sheltered area or passageway designed for walking, often found in places like cloisters or churches.

Example: The monks often walked in the ambulatory of the monastery.

ambuscade

IPA: /ˌæm.bəˈskeɪd/

KK: /æmˈbʌskeɪd/

noun

Definition: A surprise attack from a hidden position.

Example: The soldiers set up an ambuscade to surprise the enemy.

transitive verb

Definition: To launch a surprise attack from a hidden position.

Example: The soldiers planned to ambuscade the enemy as they crossed the river.

ambush

IPA: /ˈæm.bʊʃ/

KK: /ˈæm.bʊʃ/

noun

Definition: A surprise attack that happens when someone is hidden and waits for the right moment to strike.

Example: The soldiers set up an ambush to surprise the enemy.

transitive verb

Definition: To surprise and attack someone from a hidden place.

Example: The soldiers planned to ambush the enemy convoy as it passed through the narrow valley.

ambushing

IPA: /æmˈbʌʃɪŋ/

KK: /æmˈbʌʃɪŋ/

noun

Definition: A surprise attack from a hidden place, often used in military or tactical situations.

Example: The soldiers set up an ambushing position to catch the enemy off guard.

verb

Definition: To attack someone unexpectedly from a hidden place.

Example: The soldiers were ambushing the enemy troops as they passed through the forest.

amebiasis

IPA: /əˈmiːbiəsɪs/

KK: /əˈmiːbiəsɪs/

noun

Definition: A disease caused by tiny organisms called amoebas, particularly one known as Entamoeba histolytica, which can infect the intestines and cause various health problems.

Example: The doctor diagnosed her with amebiasis after reviewing her symptoms.

amebic

IPA: /əˈmiːbɪk/

KK: /əˈmēbik/

adjective

Definition: Relating to a type of single-celled organism known as an amoeba, which can change shape and is often found in water.

Example: The amebic infection can cause severe gastrointestinal issues.

amebocyte

IPA: /əˈmiːbəˌsaɪt/

KK: /əˈmēbəˌsīt/

noun

Definition: A type of cell that can change shape and is involved in various functions, such as defense and transport, in certain organisms.

Example: The amebocyte plays a crucial role in the immune response of the organism.

ameboid

IPA: /əˈmiːbɔɪd/

KK: /əˈmiːbɔɪd/

adjective

Definition: Having a shape or characteristics similar to an amoeba, which is a single-celled organism that can change its form.

Example: The ameboid shape of the organism allows it to move and adapt to its environment.

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