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Exam: GRE (Verbal)

hypervelocity

IPA: /ˌhaɪpərˈvɛləsɪti/

KK: /haɪpərvɛləsɪti/

noun

Definition: A very high speed, often used to describe objects moving at thousands of feet or meters per second.

Example: The spacecraft was designed to withstand the extreme conditions of hypervelocity travel.

hyperventilate

IPA: /ˌhaɪpərˈvɛntɪˌleɪt/

KK: /haɪpərˈvɛntɪˌleɪt/

intransitive verb

Definition: To breathe very quickly and deeply, often due to stress or excitement, which can lead to a decrease in carbon dioxide levels in the blood.

Example: When she saw the surprise party, she began to hyperventilate from excitement.

transitive verb

Definition: To breathe very quickly and deeply, often due to anxiety or panic, which can lead to a decrease in carbon dioxide levels in the blood.

Example: During the stressful exam, she began to hyperventilate and had to take a moment to calm down.

hypervigilance

IPA: /haɪpərˈvɪdʒələns/

KK: /haɪpərˈvɪdʒələns/

noun

Definition: A heightened state of awareness where a person is extremely alert and sensitive to potential dangers or threats.

Example: After the traumatic event, she experienced hypervigilance, constantly scanning her surroundings for any signs of danger.

hypervigilant

IPA: /haɪˈpɜːrvɪdʒɪlənt/

KK: /haɪˈpɜrvɪdʒɪlənt/

adjective

Definition: Being extremely alert and aware of potential dangers or threats, often to an excessive degree.

Example: After the incident, she became hypervigilant, always looking over her shoulder.

hypervirulent

IPA: //haɪpərˈvɪrələnt//

KK: /haɪpərˈvɪrələnt/

adjective

Definition: Referring to a strain of bacteria or virus that is exceptionally harmful and capable of causing severe disease.

Example: The hypervirulent strain of bacteria led to a rapid outbreak in the community.

hyperviscosity

IPA: /haɪpərvɪˈkɒsɪti/

KK: /haɪpərvɪˈkɒsɪti/

noun

Definition: A condition where a fluid, particularly blood, has a higher thickness or stickiness than normal, making it flow less easily.

Example: The doctor explained that hyperviscosity can lead to various health issues due to poor blood circulation.

hyphemia

IPA: /hɪˈfiːmiə/

KK: /hɪˈfɛmɪə/

noun

Definition: A medical condition where there is a deficiency or leakage of blood, often occurring in tissues or cavities.

Example: The doctor diagnosed the patient with hyphemia after noticing the unusual blood accumulation in the eye.

hypnagogic

IPA: /hɪpˈnæɡəɡɪk/

KK: /hɪpˈnæɡəɡɪk/

adjective

Definition: Relating to the state of consciousness just before falling asleep, often associated with vivid dreams or hallucinations.

Example: She experienced hypnagogic imagery as she drifted off to sleep.

hypnic

IPA: /ˈhɪp.nɪk/

KK: /ˈhɪpnɪk/

adjective

Definition: Relating to or causing sleep.

Example: The hypnic effect of the medication helped her fall asleep quickly.

hypnogogic

IPA: /hɪpˈnɒɡɪk/

KK: /hɪpˈnɑːɡɪk/

adjective

Definition: Related to the state of drowsiness just before falling asleep.

Example: The hypnogogic images I saw as I drifted off were vivid and strange.

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