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Exam: GRE (Verbal)

govern

IPA: /ˈɡʌv.ɚn/

KK: /ˈgʌvərn/

intransitive verb

Definition: To control or direct the actions and policies of a group, organization, or country.

Example: The new leader will govern the country for the next four years.

transitive verb

Definition: To control or direct the actions, behavior, or policies of a group, organization, or country.

Example: The new law will govern how businesses operate in the city.

governable

IPA: /ˈɡʌvənəbl/

KK: /ˈgʌvərnəbl/

adjective

Definition: Able to be controlled or managed by rules or authority.

Example: The new policies made the organization more governable and efficient.

governance

IPA: /ˈɡʌvənəns/

KK: /ˈgʌvərnəns/

noun

Definition: The way in which a group or organization is controlled and directed, including the rules and processes that guide decision-making.

Example: Good governance is essential for the success of any organization.

government

IPA: /ˈɡʌvənmənt/

KK: /ˈgʌvərnmənt/

noun

Definition: A group of people or a system that makes decisions and rules for a country or organization.

Example: The government announced new policies to improve education.

governmental

IPA: /ˌɡʌvərnˈmɛntl/

KK: /ˈɡʌvərnməntl/

adjective

Definition: Connected to the organization or activities of a government.

Example: The governmental policies have a significant impact on the economy.

governmentalism

IPA: /ɡəˈvɜːrn.mənt.əl.ɪ.zəm/

KK: /gəˈvɪrnˌmɛntəlɪzəm/

noun

Definition: A belief or theory that supports increasing the power and responsibilities of government in society.

Example: The political party promoted governmentalism as a way to address social issues more effectively.

governmentalist

IPA: //ˌɡʌvərˈmɛn.təl.ɪst//

KK: /ˈɡʌvərnˌmɛntəlɪst/

noun

Definition: A person who supports or advocates for the idea that government should play a significant role in society and the economy.

Example: The governmentalist argued for more government intervention in public services.

governmentalize

IPA: /ɡəˈvɜːrn.mən.tə.laɪz/

KK: /gəˈvɪrnˌmɛntəˌlaɪz/

verb

Definition: To place a private organization or entity under the control or authority of the government.

Example: The new policy aims to governmentalize several industries to ensure better regulation.

governmentally

IPA: /ɡəˈvɪrn.mənt.əl.i/

KK: /gəˈvɪrnˌmɛntəli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that relates to or is done by a government.

Example: The policies were implemented governmentally to ensure compliance with national laws.

governmentese

IPA: /ˌɡʌvərˈmɛnˌtiːz/

KK: /ˌgʌvərˈmɛnˌtiːz/

noun

Definition: A type of language or jargon that is used by government officials and agencies, often characterized by complex terms and phrases that may be difficult for the general public to understand.

Example: The report was filled with governmentese, making it hard for citizens to grasp the main points.

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