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Exam: GRE (Verbal)

abscission

IPA: /æbˈsɪʒən/

KK: /æbˈsɪʒən/

noun

Definition: The process of a plant naturally losing its leaves, flowers, or fruits, often at a specific area where the separation occurs.

Example: The abscission of leaves in autumn is a natural process that prepares trees for winter.

abscond

IPA: /æbˈskɒnd/

KK: /æb'skɒnd/

intransitive verb

Definition: To leave a place suddenly and secretly, often to escape from something or to avoid being caught.

Example: The thief decided to abscond with the stolen money before anyone noticed.

absconder

IPA: /æbˈskɒndər/

KK: /æbˈskɒndər/

noun

Definition: A person who leaves a place suddenly and secretly, often to avoid being caught or facing consequences.

Example: The police are searching for the absconder who fled the country.

absconding

IPA: /æbˈskɒndɪŋ/

KK: /æbˈskɒndɪŋ/

noun

Definition: A situation where a person secretly leaves or escapes, often to avoid legal consequences or responsibilities.

Example: The thief was caught after absconding with a large sum of money.

verb

Definition: To leave secretly or suddenly, often to avoid being caught or to escape from a situation.

Example: The thief was absconding with the stolen jewels when the police arrived.

absence

IPA: /ˈæbsəns/

KK: /ˈæbsəns/

noun

Definition: The state of not being present or not existing; it can refer to a lack of something or being away from a place.

Example: Her absence from the meeting was noted by everyone.

absenteeism

IPA: /ˌæb.sənˈtiː.ɪ.zəm/

KK: /æbˈsɛnˌtiˌɪzəm/

noun

Definition: The regular or habitual failure to be present at a place where one is expected to be, especially at work or school.

Example: The company is concerned about the high rate of absenteeism among its employees.

absolute

IPA: /ˈæb.sə.luːt/

KK: /ˈæb.sə.lut/

adjective

Definition: Complete and without any limits or conditions; not restricted in any way.

Example: She had absolute confidence in her team's ability to succeed.

noun

Definition: A concept or idea that is considered to be complete and not dependent on anything else. It can refer to something that is ultimate or fundamental in nature.

Example: In philosophy, the concept of the absolute is often debated among scholars.

absoluteness

IPA: /ˌæb.səˈluːt.nəs/

KK: /æb'solutnɪs/

noun

Definition: The state or quality of being complete and not limited by anything else. It refers to having total power or authority, or being entirely certain and definite.

Example: The absoluteness of her authority was unquestioned in the organization.

absolution

IPA: /æbˈzʊlʃən/

KK: /æbˈzʊlʃən/

noun

Definition: The act of freeing someone from blame or guilt, often related to forgiveness or the formal release from sin.

Example: The priest granted her absolution after her confession.

absolutism

IPA: /ˈæb.sə.luː.tɪ.zəm/

KK: /æb'sɑlətɪzəm/

noun

Definition: A type of government where one person or group has complete control and makes all the decisions without sharing power.

Example: The country was under absolutism, with the king making all the decisions without any input from the people.

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