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Exam: GRE (Verbal)

gyral

IPA: /ˈdʒaɪrəl/

KK: /ˈdʒaɪrəl/

adjective

Definition: Describing something that moves in a circular or spiral motion, or relating to a specific part of the brain called a gyrus.

Example: The gyral patterns in the brain are important for understanding its structure and function.

gyrase

IPA: //ˈdʒaɪreɪs//

KK: /ˈdʒaɪreɪs/

noun

Definition: A type of enzyme that helps to twist and coil DNA, making it more compact and organized.

Example: Gyrase is essential for DNA replication in bacteria.

gyration

IPA: //dʒaɪˈreɪʃən//

KK: /dʒaɪˈreɪʃən/

noun

Definition: A circular or spiral movement, often used to describe a twisting or rotating motion.

Example: The dancer's gyration captivated the audience as she spun gracefully across the stage.

gyrator

IPA: //dʒaɪˈreɪtə//

KK: /dʒaɪˈreɪtər/

noun

Definition: A device or circuit that causes a change in the phase of an electrical signal, often used in electronics to manipulate signals.

Example: The engineer designed a gyrator to improve the performance of the circuit.

gyrocompass

IPA: /ˈdʒaɪroʊˌkʌmpəs/

KK: /ˈdʒaɪroʊˌkɒmpəs/

noun

Definition: A type of compass that uses a spinning wheel to find true north by aligning with the Earth's rotation.

Example: The ship's gyrocompass helped the captain navigate accurately through the fog.

gyrofrequency

IPA: //ˈdʒaɪroʊˌfrɛkənsi//

KK: /ˈdʒaɪroʊˌfrɛkənsi/

noun

Definition: The rate at which a charged particle moves in a circular path when it is in a magnetic field.

Example: The gyrofrequency of the electron increased as it moved through the magnetic field.

gyroidal

IPA: /dʒaɪˈrɔɪdəl/

KK: /dʒaɪˈrɔɪdəl/

adjective

Definition: Describing a shape or arrangement that is spiral or circular, often related to certain geometric forms.

Example: The artist created a gyroidal sculpture that captivated everyone with its unique spiral design.

gyromagnetic

IPA: /ˌdʒaɪrəʊˈmæɡnɛtɪk/

KK: /dʒaɪrəʊmæɡˈnɛtɪk/

adjective

Definition: Relating to the magnetic properties that occur when a charged particle is spinning or rotating.

Example: The gyromagnetic effect is important in understanding how particles behave in magnetic fields.

gyroscope

IPA: /ˈdʒaɪrəˌskoʊp/

KK: /ˈjaɪrəˌskoʊp/

noun

Definition: A device that spins and can move freely in different directions, helping to keep its position steady even when the base moves.

Example: The pilot used a gyroscope to help stabilize the aircraft during flight.

gyroscopic

IPA: /ˌdʒaɪəˈskɒpɪk/

KK: /dʒaɪəˈskɒpɪk/

adjective

Definition: Related to a device that uses the principles of angular momentum to maintain orientation and stability.

Example: The gyroscopic effect helps stabilize the airplane during flight.

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