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Exam: GRE (Verbal)

heritable

IPA: /ˈhɛrɪtəbl/

KK: /ˈhɜːrɪtəbl/

adjective

Definition: Able to be passed down from parents to their children, often referring to traits or characteristics.

Example: Certain diseases are heritable, meaning they can be passed from parents to their offspring.

heritor

IPA: /ˈhɛrɪtə/

KK: /ˈhɛrɪtər/

noun

Definition: A person who receives property, money, or a title from someone who has died or passed it on.

Example: As the only child, she was the sole heritor of her parents' estate.

hermaphrodite

IPA: /hɜːˈmæf.rə.daɪt/

KK: /hɜrˈmæf.rəˌdaɪt/

noun

Definition: A living thing, such as an animal or plant, that has both male and female reproductive organs.

Example: The garden had a variety of plants, including a hermaphrodite species that could produce both pollen and seeds.

hermaphroditic

IPA: /hɜːˌmæf.rəˈdɪt.ɪk/

KK: /hɜrˈmæf.rəˌdɪt.ɪk/

adjective

Definition: Relating to an organism that has both male and female reproductive organs.

Example: Some plants are hermaphroditic, meaning they can produce both pollen and ovules.

hermaphroditism

IPA: /hɜːˈmæf.rəˌdaɪ.tɪ.zəm/

KK: /hɜrˈmæf.rəˌdaɪ.tɪ.zəm/

noun

Definition: A condition where an individual has both male and female reproductive organs and characteristics.

Example: In some species, hermaphroditism allows for greater reproductive flexibility.

hermeneutic

IPA: /hɜːməˈnjuːtɪk/

KK: /hɜrˈmɛnʊtɪk/

adjective

Definition: Relating to the interpretation or explanation of texts, especially in philosophy and literature.

Example: The professor used a hermeneutic approach to analyze the ancient manuscript.

noun

Definition: The study of how to interpret texts, especially religious or philosophical ones, and the methods used for understanding their meaning.

Example: The professor taught a course on hermeneutic principles and their application in literature.

hermeneutical

IPA: /hɜːməˈnjuːtɪkəl/

KK: /hɜrˈmɛnʊtɪkəl/

adjective

Definition: Relating to the study of interpretation, especially of texts like religious scriptures.

Example: The professor gave a hermeneutical analysis of the ancient manuscript.

hermeneutically

IPA: /hɜːməˈnjuːtɪkli/

KK: /hɜrˈmɛnʊtɪkli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that relates to interpretation, especially of texts or symbols.

Example: The text was analyzed hermeneutically to uncover deeper meanings.

hermeneutics

IPA: /hɜːməˈnjuːtɪks/

KK: /hɜrˈmɛnˌjuːtɪks/

noun

Definition: The study of how to interpret texts, especially religious or philosophical writings.

Example: The professor taught a course on hermeneutics, focusing on the interpretation of ancient scriptures.

hermetic

IPA: /hɜːˈmɛtɪk/

KK: /hɜrˈmɛtɪk/

adjective

Definition: Completely sealed off from outside air or influence, often used to describe something that is airtight or isolated.

Example: The jar was hermetic, ensuring that no air could enter and spoil the contents.

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