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Exam: GRE (Verbal)

ancient

IPA: /ˈeɪnʃənt/

KK: /ˈeɪnʃənt/

adjective

Definition: Belonging to a very early period in history; very old or from a long time ago.

Example: The ancient ruins attracted many tourists who were interested in history.

noun

Definition: A person who lived a long time ago, especially in historical times.

Example: The ancient lived in a world very different from ours.

ancienter

IPA: //ˈeɪnʃəntər//

KK: /ˈeɪnʃəntər/

adjective

Definition: Referring to something that is older or more ancient than another thing.

Example: The ancienter ruins were discovered deeper in the forest than the others.

anciently

IPA: /ˈeɪnʃəntli/

KK: /ˈeɪnʃəntli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that relates to a very long time ago or to ancient times.

Example: The ruins were anciently significant to the civilization that built them.

ancientness

IPA: /ˈeɪnʧətnəs/

KK: /ˈeɪnʃəntnəs/

noun

Definition: The condition of being very old or from a long time ago.

Example: The ancientness of the ruins amazed the tourists.

ancientry

IPA: /ˈeɪnʧəntri/

KK: /ˈeɪnʧəntri/

noun

Definition: The quality or state of being very old or from a long time ago, often associated with historical times or ancient cultures.

Example: The ancientry of the ruins fascinated the archaeologists.

ancillary

IPA: /ˈæn.sɪ.lɛr.i/

KK: /ˈæn.sɪˌlɛr.i/

adjective

Definition: Relating to something that is secondary or supportive, often providing assistance or help to a main function or purpose.

Example: The company offers ancillary services to enhance the main product.

noun

Definition: Something that helps or supports another thing, often in a secondary or less important role.

Example: The teacher provided ancillary materials to help students understand the main textbook better.

anconal

IPA: /æŋˈkoʊnəl/

KK: /æŋˈkoʊnəl/

adjective

Definition: Relating to the elbow area of the body.

Example: The doctor examined the anconal region for any signs of injury.

anconoid

IPA: /ˈæŋkənɔɪd/

KK: /æŋˈkoʊnɔɪd/

adjective

Definition: Having a shape or form that resembles an elbow.

Example: The anconoid structure in the design allows for better movement.

ancylostomiasis

IPA: /ˌæŋsɪloʊstəˈmaɪəsɪs/

KK: /æŋsɪloʊstoʊˈmaɪəsɪs/

noun

Definition: A disease caused by infection with hookworms, leading to symptoms like anemia and fatigue.

Example: Ancylostomiasis can lead to serious health issues if left untreated.

andesitic

IPA: /ˌændəˈsɪtɪk/

KK: /ˌændəˈsɪtɪk/

adjective

Definition: Relating to a type of volcanic rock that is intermediate in composition between basalt and rhyolite.

Example: The andesitic lava flow created a unique landscape in the volcanic region.

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