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Exam: GRE (Verbal)

gravidity

IPA: /ɡræˈvɪdəti/

KK: /grævˈɪdəti/

noun

Definition: The condition of being pregnant; the state of carrying a developing fetus in the womb.

Example: Her gravidity was confirmed by the doctor during the check-up.

gravimeter

IPA: /ˈɡrævɪˌmɛtər/

KK: /ˈgrævɪˌmɛtər/

noun

Definition: A device that measures the strength of gravity or the weight of objects, often used in scientific studies to detect changes in gravitational fields.

Example: Scientists used a gravimeter to study the gravitational variations in the Earth's crust.

gravimetric

IPA: /ˌɡrævɪˈmɛtrɪk/

KK: /ˌgrævɪˈmɛtrɪk/

adjective

Definition: Relating to the measurement of weight or the effects of gravity.

Example: The scientist used a gravimetric method to analyze the samples.

gravimetrically

IPA: /ˌɡrævɪˈmɛtrɪkli/

KK: /ˌgrævɪˈmɛtrɪkli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that relates to measuring weight or mass, often using a specific instrument called a gravimeter.

Example: The samples were analyzed gravimetrically to ensure accurate weight measurements.

gravimetry

IPA: /ˌɡrævɪˈmɛtri/

KK: /grævɪˈmɛtri/

noun

Definition: The process of measuring the strength of gravity or the gravitational field.

Example: Scientists use gravimetry to study changes in the Earth's gravitational field.

gravitas

IPA: /ˈɡrævɪtɑs/

KK: /ˈgrævɪtɑs/

noun

Definition: A serious and dignified manner or attitude that conveys importance and weight.

Example: The speaker's gravitas impressed the audience and made them take the topic seriously.

gravitate

IPA: /ˈɡrævɪteɪt/

KK: /ˈgrævɪˌteɪt/

intransitive verb

Definition: To be drawn towards something or to move in a direction due to a strong attraction, often as if by a force of gravity.

Example: People often gravitate towards those who share their interests.

gravitation

IPA: /ˌɡrævɪˈteɪʃən/

KK: /grævɪˈteɪʃən/

noun

Definition: The natural force that pulls objects toward each other, especially between large bodies like planets and stars.

Example: The gravitation between the Earth and the Moon causes ocean tides.

gravitational

IPA: /ˌɡrævɪˈteɪʃənl/

KK: /ˌgrævɪˈteɪʃənl/

adjective

Definition: Related to the force that pulls objects toward each other, especially the force that keeps us on the ground.

Example: The gravitational pull of the Earth keeps the moon in orbit.

gravitationally

IPA: /ˌɡrævɪˈteɪʃənəli/

KK: /ˌgrævɪˈteɪʃənəli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that relates to the force of gravity.

Example: The planets move gravitationally around the sun due to its massive pull.

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