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Exam: GRE (Verbal)

grapple

IPA: /ˈɡræpəl/

KK: /ˈgræpəl/

intransitive verb

Definition: To struggle or wrestle with something, often in a physical or metaphorical sense.

Example: He had to grapple with his feelings before making a decision.

noun

Definition: A struggle or contest where people try to hold or grip each other, often used in sports or fights.

Example: The two wrestlers engaged in a grapple on the mat.

transitive verb

Definition: To grab or hold something tightly, often in a struggle or fight.

Example: The wrestler tried to grapple with his opponent to gain control.

graptolite

IPA: /ˈɡræp.tə.laɪt/

KK: /ˈgræp.tə.laɪt/

noun

Definition: An extinct type of marine animal that lived in colonies and is known from fossils, often used by scientists to help date ancient rocks.

Example: Scientists discovered a new species of graptolite in the fossil record, providing insights into ancient marine life.

grasping

IPA: /ˈɡræspɪŋ/

KK: /ˈgræspɪŋ/

adjective

Definition: Having an intense desire for wealth or possessions, often in a greedy or selfish way.

Example: His grasping nature made him unpopular among his friends.

graspingness

IPA: /ˈɡræspɪŋnəs/

KK: /ˈgræspɪŋnəs/

noun

Definition: The quality of being greedy or wanting more than one needs.

Example: His graspingness for wealth led him to make unethical decisions.

grassroots

IPA: /ˈɡræsruts/

KK: /ˈgræsˌruts/

adjective

Definition: Relating to ordinary people in a community or society, especially in terms of political or social movements that start from the local level rather than from the top down.

Example: The grassroots campaign focused on local issues that mattered to the community.

graticule

IPA: /ˈɡrætɪˌkjuːl/

KK: /ˈgrætɪˌkjuːl/

noun

Definition: A system of intersecting lines that form a grid, used to represent geographical coordinates like latitude and longitude on maps.

Example: The map features a graticule that helps users locate places using latitude and longitude.

gratification

IPA: /ˌɡrætɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/

KK: /grætɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/

noun

Definition: The feeling of pleasure or satisfaction that comes from achieving something or having a desire fulfilled.

Example: She felt a sense of gratification after completing her project successfully.

gratify

IPA: /ˈɡrætɪfaɪ/

KK: /ˈgrætəˌfaɪ/

transitive verb

Definition: To give someone what they want or desire, making them happy or satisfied.

Example: The surprise party was meant to gratify her love for celebrations.

gratifying

IPA: /ˈɡrætɪfaɪɪŋ/

KK: /ˈgrætɪˌfaɪɪŋ/

adjective

Definition: Providing a sense of pleasure or satisfaction.

Example: Helping others can be a gratifying experience.

verb

Definition: To give someone pleasure or satisfaction.

Example: Helping others can be a gratifying experience.

gratifyingly

IPA: /ˈɡrætɪfaɪɪŋli/

KK: /grætɪfaɪɪŋli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that brings pleasure or satisfaction.

Example: She smiled gratifyingly when she received the good news.

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