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Exam: GRE (Verbal)

largess

IPA: /lɑːrˈdʒɛs/

KK: /lɑrˈdʒɛs/

noun

Definition: The quality of being generous, especially in giving gifts or money to others.

Example: The philanthropist was known for his largess, donating millions to various charities each year.

largesse

IPA: /lɑːˈdʒɛs/

KK: /lɑrˈdʒɛs/

noun

Definition: The act of giving generous gifts or money to others, often to help those in need or to show kindness.

Example: The philanthropist was known for his largesse, donating millions to various charities each year.

larval

IPA: /ˈlɑːrvəl/

KK: /ˈlɑrvəl/

adjective

Definition: Relating to the early stage of an insect's life cycle, when it is in the form of a larva.

Example: The larval stage of the butterfly is very different from its adult form.

larvicide

IPA: /ˈlɑːrvɪˌsaɪd/

KK: /ˈlɑːrvɪˌsaɪd/

noun

Definition: A substance used to kill the larval stage of insects, especially pests that can harm crops or spread disease.

Example: Farmers often use larvicides to protect their crops from harmful insect larvae.

laryngeal

IPA: /lɛrɪnˈdʒiəl/

KK: /lɛrɪnˈdʒiəl/

adjective

Definition: Related to the part of the throat that contains the vocal cords and is used for speaking and breathing.

Example: The doctor examined the laryngeal area to check for any abnormalities.

noun

Definition: A term related to the larynx, which is the part of the throat involved in producing sound.

Example: The laryngeal muscles help control the pitch of the voice.

laryngectomee

IPA: //ˌlærɪŋˈɡɛktoʊmi//

KK: /lɛrɪŋˈɡɛktoʊmi/

noun

Definition: A person who has had their larynx surgically removed, often due to cancer or other medical conditions.

Example: After the surgery, he became a laryngectomee and had to learn to speak differently.

laryngectomy

IPA: //ləˈrɪŋɡɛktəmi//

KK: /lɛrɪŋˈɡɛktəmi/

noun

Definition: A medical procedure in which part or all of the voice box is surgically removed.

Example: After the laryngectomy, the patient had to learn how to speak again.

laryngology

IPA: /lɛrɪŋˈɡɒlədʒi/

KK: /lɛrɪŋˈɡɑlədʒi/

noun

Definition: This is a medical specialty focused on the study and treatment of the larynx, pharynx, and related areas of the throat.

Example: After experiencing persistent throat issues, she decided to consult a specialist in laryngology.

laryngoscope

IPA: /ˌlɛrɪŋɡəˈskoʊp/

KK: /lɛrɪŋɡəˌskoʊp/

noun

Definition: A medical instrument that is used to look inside the voice box (larynx) by being inserted through the mouth.

Example: The doctor used a laryngoscope to check for any issues in the patient's throat.

laryngoscopy

IPA: /lɛrɪŋˈɡɒskəpi/

KK: /lɛrɪŋˈɡɑːskəpi/

noun

Definition: A medical procedure that involves looking at the throat and voice box using a special tool called a laryngoscope.

Example: The doctor performed a laryngoscopy to check for any abnormalities in the patient's throat.

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