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Exam: GRE (Verbal)

anemia

IPA: /əˈniːmiə/

KK: /əˈniːmiə/

noun

Definition: A medical condition where the blood has fewer red blood cells or less hemoglobin than normal, which can lead to fatigue and weakness.

Example: The doctor diagnosed her with anemia after she reported feeling unusually tired.

anemic

IPA: /əˈniːmɪk/

KK: /əˈniːmɪk/

adjective

Definition: Having a low level of red blood cells or hemoglobin, which can make a person feel weak and tired; also used to describe something that lacks energy or strength.

Example: After being sick for a long time, she felt anemic and had little energy to do anything.

anemically

IPA: /əˈnɛmɪkli/

KK: /əˈnɛmɪkli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that shows weakness or lack of energy, often related to a deficiency in blood or vitality.

Example: She spoke anemically, lacking the enthusiasm that usually characterized her presentations.

anemometry

IPA: /əˈnɛm.əˌmɛt.ri/

KK: /əˈnɛm.əˌmɛt.ri/

noun

Definition: The process of measuring how fast the wind is blowing and its direction.

Example: Anemometry is essential for understanding weather patterns and predicting storms.

anemophilous

IPA: /ˌænəˈmɒfɪləs/

KK: /əˈnɛməˌfɪləs/

adjective

Definition: Referring to plants that are pollinated by pollen carried by the wind rather than by insects or other animals.

Example: Many grasses are anemophilous, relying on the wind for their reproduction.

anencephalic

IPA: /ˌæn.ənˈsɛf.əl.ɪk/

KK: /ˌæn.ənˈsɛf.əl.ɪk/

adjective

Definition: Relating to a condition where a baby is born without parts of the brain and skull.

Example: The doctors explained the challenges faced by anencephalic infants.

anencephaly

IPA: /ˌæn.ənˈsɛf.ə.li/

KK: /ænənˈsɛfəli/

noun

Definition: A medical condition where a baby is born without a large part of the brain and skull, leading to severe developmental issues.

Example: Anencephaly is a serious condition that can be detected during pregnancy through ultrasound.

anent

IPA: /əˈnɛnt/

KK: /əˈnɛnt/

preposition

Definition: This word is used to refer to a subject or topic, often meaning 'about' or 'concerning'.

Example: The committee met to discuss issues anent the new policy changes.

anergia

IPA: /əˈnɜr dʒə/

KK: /əˈnɜr dʒə/

noun

Definition: A state of having no energy or being inactive.

Example: After a long day at work, I often feel a sense of anergia and just want to relax.

anergic

IPA: /əˈnɜːdʒɪk/

KK: /əˈnɜr dʒɪk/

adjective

Definition: Relating to a state where there is a lack of energy or response, especially in the context of the immune system.

Example: The patient was found to be anergic, showing no reaction to the allergy tests.

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