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Exam: GRE (Verbal)

highbrowed

IPA: //haɪˈbraʊd//

KK: /haɪˈbraʊd/

adjective

Definition: Someone who is very cultured or educated, often with a focus on intellectual pursuits and the arts.

Example: The highbrowed audience appreciated the complex themes of the play.

higher

IPA: /ˈhaɪər/

KK: /ˈhaɪər/

adjective

Definition: This word describes something that is at a greater height or level compared to something else.

Example: The mountain is higher than the hill.

highflier

IPA: /haɪˈflaɪər/

KK: /haɪˈflaɪər/

noun

Definition: A person or company that is very successful or ambitious, often achieving great things quickly or in an extravagant way.

Example: The young entrepreneur is a highflier in the tech industry, known for her innovative ideas.

highflyer

IPA: /haɪˈflaɪər/

KK: /haɪˈflaɪər/

noun

Definition: A person who is very successful or ambitious, often in a particular field or profession.

Example: She is a highflyer in the corporate world, quickly rising through the ranks.

highjack

IPA: /haɪˈdʒæk/

KK: /haɪdʒæk/

verb

Definition: To take control of a vehicle or aircraft by force, often to use it for illegal purposes.

Example: The criminals attempted to highjack the plane mid-flight.

hijack

IPA: /ˈhaɪdʒæk/

KK: /ˈhaɪdʒæk/

noun

Definition: The act of taking control of a vehicle, aircraft, or other mode of transportation by force or threat.

Example: The hijack of the plane caused a major security alert at the airport.

transitive verb

Definition: To take control of a vehicle or transport by force, often to use it for a different purpose or to steal it.

Example: The criminals planned to hijack the bus during its route.

hijacked

IPA: /ˈhaɪdʒækt/

KK: /ˈhaɪdʒækt/

adjective

Definition: Describing a vehicle, aircraft, or vessel that has been taken over by force or without permission.

Example: The hijacked plane was forced to land in a different country.

verb

Definition: To take control of a vehicle, aircraft, or other mode of transportation by force or threat.

Example: The plane was hijacked by armed men during the flight.

hijacking

IPA: /ˈhaɪdʒækɪŋ/

KK: /ˈhaɪdʒækɪŋ/

noun

Definition: The act of taking control of a vehicle, especially an aircraft, by force or threat.

Example: The hijacking of the plane caused widespread panic among the passengers.

verb

Definition: To take control of a vehicle or aircraft by force, often to use it for illegal purposes.

Example: The police were able to prevent the hijacking of the airplane.

hilum

IPA: /ˈhaɪləm/

KK: /ˈhaɪləm/

noun

Definition: The part of a plant or organ where blood vessels, nerves, or ducts enter or exit, or a scar on a seed showing where it was attached.

Example: The hilum of the bean is where it was connected to the plant.

hindbrain

IPA: /ˈhaɪndˌbreɪn/

KK: /ˈhaɪndˌbreɪn/

noun

Definition: The part of the brain located at the back, which includes structures that control basic life functions like breathing and heart rate.

Example: The hindbrain is responsible for regulating vital functions such as heartbeat and breathing.

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