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Exam: GRE (Verbal)

lacunary

IPA: /ləˈkjuːnəri/

KK: /lækjʊˌnɛri/

adjective

Definition: Relating to a gap or missing part in something, often used in contexts like literature or knowledge.

Example: The report was criticized for its lacunary analysis, which left out important data.

lacune

IPA: /ləˈkjuːnə/

KK: /lækjun/

noun

Definition: A gap or missing part in something, often referring to a text or a piece of information.

Example: The manuscript had a lacuna that made it difficult to understand the author's original intent.

lacunose

IPA: /ˌleɪ.kəˈnoʊs/

KK: /lækjʊˌnoʊs/

adjective

Definition: Having many gaps or spaces; characterized by the presence of empty areas.

Example: The artist's work was described as lacunose, with large areas left intentionally blank.

lacustrine

IPA: /ləˈkʌstrɪn/

KK: /lɑːˈkʌstrɪn/

adjective

Definition: Relating to or found in lakes, often describing plants or animals that live in or near them.

Example: The lacustrine ecosystem is home to many unique species of fish and plants.

lag

IPA: /læɡ/

KK: /læg/

intransitive verb

Definition: To fall behind in movement, progress, or development; to move or act slowly compared to others.

Example: During the race, he began to lag behind the other runners.

noun

Definition: A situation where something is delayed or slower than expected, often causing a gap or difference in timing.

Example: There was a noticeable lag in the internet connection during the video call.

transitive verb

Definition: To cause someone or something to fall behind or to delay in progress.

Example: The heavy traffic caused us to lag behind schedule.

laggard

IPA: /ˈlæɡərd/

KK: /ˈlæɡərd/

adjective

Definition: Someone or something that is slow to keep up or falls behind others.

Example: The laggard student struggled to finish the assignment on time.

noun

Definition: A person or thing that falls behind others in progress or achievement.

Example: In the race, he was the laggard, finishing last while others crossed the finish line.

laggardly

IPA: /ˈlæɡərdli/

KK: /ˈlæɡərdli/

adjective

Definition: Describing someone or something that is slow or falls behind in progress or development.

Example: The laggardly response from the team delayed the project significantly.

adverb

Definition: In a slow or lazy manner, often indicating a lack of speed or enthusiasm.

Example: He completed the task laggardly, causing delays for the entire team.

laggardness

IPA: /ˈlæɡərdnəs/

KK: /ˈlæɡərdnəs/

noun

Definition: The state of being slow or behind in progress or development.

Example: His laggardness in completing the project caused delays for the entire team.

lagging

IPA: /ˈlæɡɪŋ/

KK: /ˈlæɡɪŋ/

noun

Definition: A type of material or structure used to provide support or insulation, often in construction or to prevent heat loss.

Example: The builders used lagging to insulate the pipes and keep the heat from escaping.

laicism

IPA: /ˈleɪɪsɪzəm/

KK: /ˈleɪɪsɪzəm/

noun

Definition: A belief or system that separates religion from government and public affairs, ensuring that religious groups do not have control over political matters.

Example: Laicism promotes the idea that the state should remain neutral in religious matters.

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