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Exam: GRE (Verbal)

heightened

IPA: /ˈhaɪtənd/

KK: /haɪtənd/

adjective

Definition: Increased in strength or level; made more intense or serious.

Example: The heightened emotions during the ceremony made it very memorable.

verb

Definition: To make something greater or more intense, often referring to feelings, situations, or conditions.

Example: The new evidence heightened the tension in the room.

heightening

IPA: /ˈhaɪtənɪŋ/

KK: /ˈhaɪtənɪŋ/

noun

Definition: The act of making something higher or more intense.

Example: The heightening of the tension in the movie kept everyone on the edge of their seats.

heinous

IPA: /ˈheɪnəs/

KK: /ˈheɪnəs/

adjective

Definition: Extremely bad or evil, often used to describe actions that are morally wrong or shocking.

Example: The judge described the act as a heinous crime that shocked the entire community.

heinously

IPA: /ˈhiːnəsli/

KK: /ˈhiːnəsli/

adverb

Definition: In a very bad or shocking way that is morally wrong or evil.

Example: The crime was committed heinously, leaving the community in shock.

heinousness

IPA: /ˈheɪnəsnəs/

KK: /ˈheɪnəsnəs/

noun

Definition: The quality of being extremely wicked or evil.

Example: The heinousness of the crime shocked the entire community.

heirship

IPA: /ˈɛərʃɪp/

KK: /ˈɛrˌʃɪp/

noun

Definition: The state or condition of being an heir, which means having the right to inherit property or titles from someone who has died.

Example: After his father's death, he was excited to learn about his heirship and the responsibilities that came with it.

heist

IPA: /haɪst/

KK: /haɪst/

noun

Definition: A crime where someone steals something, usually involving force or threat.

Example: The police are investigating a large heist that took place last night.

transitive verb

Definition: To steal something, especially in a dramatic or planned way.

Example: The thieves heisted a valuable painting from the gallery.

heliacal

IPA: /hɪˈlaɪ.ə.kəl/

KK: /hɪˈlaɪ.kəl/

adjective

Definition: This word describes something that is connected to the sun, particularly in relation to its rising and setting.

Example: The heliacal rising of the star marked the beginning of the new year for the ancient Egyptians.

heliacally

IPA: /hɪˈlaɪə.kli/

KK: /hɪˈlaɪə.kəl.i/

adverb

Definition: In a way that relates to the heliacal rising or setting of a star, especially the sun, which occurs just before dawn or just after sunset.

Example: The star appeared heliacally, marking the beginning of the new season.

helical

IPA: /ˈhɛlɪkəl/

KK: /ˈhɛlɪkəl/

adjective

Definition: Having a shape that is spiral or resembles a coil.

Example: The helical staircase spiraled elegantly to the second floor.

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