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Exam: GRE (Verbal)

anorexigenic

IPA: /ˌænəˈrɛksɪdʒɪnɪk/

KK: /ˌænəˈrɛksɪdʒɪnɪk/

adjective

Definition: Relating to something that causes a loss of appetite or induces anorexia.

Example: Certain medications can have anorexigenic effects, leading to reduced food intake.

noun

Definition: A substance that suppresses appetite or reduces the desire to eat.

Example: The doctor prescribed an anorexigenic medication to help manage the patient's weight.

anorthic

IPA: /əˈnɔːrθɪk/

KK: /əˈnɔrθɪk/

adjective

Definition: Describing a shape or crystal system that has three axes of different lengths that meet at angles that are not right angles.

Example: The mineral's structure is anorthic, making it unique among other crystal forms.

anorthosite

IPA: /əˈnɔːrθəˌsaɪt/

KK: /əˈnɔrθəˌsaɪt/

noun

Definition: A type of rock that is mostly made up of a mineral called feldspar, often found in the Earth's crust.

Example: Anorthosite is commonly used in construction and as a decorative stone.

anorthositic

IPA: /əˌnɔːrθəˈsaɪtɪk/

KK: /əˌnɔrθəˈsaɪtɪk/

adjective

Definition: Made up of a type of rock called anorthosite, which is primarily composed of plagioclase feldspar.

Example: The moon's surface is largely anorthositic, giving it a unique appearance.

anosmia

IPA: /əˈnɒzmiə/

KK: /əˈnɑzmiə/

noun

Definition: A condition where a person cannot smell anything or has a reduced ability to smell.

Example: After the cold, she experienced anosmia and couldn't enjoy her favorite foods.

anosmic

IPA: /əˈnɒzmɪk/

KK: /əˈnɑːzmɪk/

adjective

Definition: Describing someone who cannot smell anything due to a medical condition.

Example: After the accident, he became anosmic and could no longer enjoy the scent of flowers.

noun

Definition: A person who cannot smell anything due to a loss of the sense of smell.

Example: After the accident, he became anosmic and could no longer enjoy the scent of flowers.

anovulatory

IPA: /ˌænəˈvɒlətəri/

KK: /ænəˈvɑlətɔri/

adjective

Definition: Not related to the process of ovulation, which is when an egg is released from the ovary.

Example: The doctor prescribed an anovulatory medication to help manage her condition.

anoxemia

IPA: /ˌænəʊˈziːmiə/

KK: /əˌnɑkˈsiːmiə/

noun

Definition: A condition where there is not enough oxygen in the blood.

Example: The doctor diagnosed the patient with anoxemia after reviewing the blood tests.

anoxemic

IPA: //əˈnɒksɪmɪk//

KK: /əˈnɒksɪmɪk/

adjective

Definition: Describing a condition where there is not enough oxygen in the blood.

Example: The patient was diagnosed with anoxemic hypoxia, indicating a lack of oxygen in their bloodstream.

anoxia

IPA: /əˈnɒksɪə/

KK: /əˈnɑksɪə/

noun

Definition: A condition where there is not enough oxygen available, which can lead to serious health problems.

Example: The patient suffered from anoxia after being trapped in the closed space for too long.

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