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Exam: GRE (Verbal)

governorate

IPA: /ˈɡʌvərnəˌreɪt/

KK: /ˈgʌvərnərɪt/

noun

Definition: A region or area that is governed by a governor, often similar to a province, especially in Arab countries.

Example: The governorate is responsible for local administration and governance.

governorship

IPA: /ˈɡʌvərnəʃɪp/

KK: /ˈgʌvərnəˌʃɪp/

noun

Definition: The position or term of being a governor, which includes the responsibilities and authority of that role.

Example: She was elected to the governorship after a long campaign.

gracelessly

IPA: /ˈɡreɪsləsli/

KK: /ˈgreɪsləsli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that lacks grace or elegance; awkwardly.

Example: She moved gracelessly across the dance floor, tripping over her own feet.

gracelessness

IPA: /ˈɡreɪsləsnəs/

KK: /ˈgreɪsləsnəs/

noun

Definition: The condition of lacking grace or elegance in movement, appearance, or behavior.

Example: Her gracelessness was evident as she stumbled over her own feet during the dance.

gracile

IPA: /ˈɡreɪsaɪl/

KK: /ˈgreɪsaɪl/

adjective

Definition: Having a slender and graceful appearance; thin and elegant.

Example: The dancer's gracile figure moved effortlessly across the stage.

gracility

IPA: /ɡrəˈsɪlɪti/

KK: /grəˈsɪlɪti/

noun

Definition: The quality of being slender or graceful in form or movement.

Example: The dancer's gracility was evident in her elegant movements across the stage.

graciousness

IPA: /ˈɡreɪʃəsnəs/

KK: /ˈgreɪʃəsnəs/

noun

Definition: The quality of being kind, polite, and generous to others.

Example: Her graciousness made everyone feel welcome at the party.

gradate

IPA: /ɡreɪˈdeɪt/

KK: /græˈdeɪt/

intransitive verb

Definition: To change gradually from one state, degree, or color to another without a noticeable break.

Example: The colors in the painting gradate smoothly from blue to green.

transitive verb

Definition: To arrange or change something gradually in steps or stages, often in terms of quality or intensity.

Example: The artist decided to gradate the colors in her painting to create a smooth transition.

gradation

IPA: /ɡreɪˈdeɪʃən/

KK: /grəˈdeɪʃən/

noun

Definition: A step or stage in a process where something changes gradually, such as colors or levels.

Example: The artist used a smooth gradation of colors to create depth in the painting.

gradational

IPA: /ɡrəˈdeɪʃənl/

KK: /grəˈdeɪʃənl/

adjective

Definition: Relating to a gradual change or progression in steps or stages.

Example: The artist used a gradational technique to create a smooth transition between colors.

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