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Exam: GRE (Verbal)

lawyer

IPA: /ˈlɔɪ.ər/

KK: /ˈlɔɪər/

noun

Definition: A person whose job is to provide legal advice and represent clients in legal matters, including court cases.

Example: She decided to hire a lawyer to help with her divorce.

lawyering

IPA: /ˈlɔɪərɪŋ/

KK: /ˈlɔɪərɪŋ/

noun

Definition: The work or profession of practicing law, typically involving providing legal advice and representing clients in legal matters.

Example: Lawyering requires a deep understanding of the law and strong communication skills.

lawyerlike

IPA: /ˈlɔːjərlaɪk/

KK: /ˈlɔɪərˌlaɪk/

adjective

Definition: Having qualities or characteristics similar to those of a lawyer.

Example: His lawyerlike demeanor made everyone trust his advice.

lawyerly

IPA: /ˈlɔɪərli/

KK: /ˈlɔɪərli/

adjective

Definition: Relating to the characteristics or qualities of a lawyer.

Example: His lawyerly demeanor made everyone trust his advice.

lax

IPA: /læks/

KK: /læks/

adjective

Definition: Not strict or firm; relaxed in rules or control.

Example: The teacher was lax about homework deadlines, allowing students to submit their work late.

laxity

IPA: /ˈlæksɪti/

KK: /ˈlæksɪti/

noun

Definition: The condition of being relaxed or not strict, often leading to a lack of control or discipline.

Example: The laxity in the rules allowed students to take advantage of the system.

laxly

IPA: /ˈlæksli/

KK: /laksli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that is not strict or careful; relaxed and easygoing.

Example: The rules were followed laxly, leading to confusion among the participants.

laxness

IPA: /ˈlæksnəs/

KK: /læksnəs/

noun

Definition: The quality or state of being relaxed or not strict, often leading to carelessness or neglect.

Example: The laxness in the rules allowed students to take advantage of the system.

layman

IPA: /ˈleɪmən/

KK: /ˈleɪmən/

noun

Definition: A person who is not an expert in a specific field or profession, often used to refer to someone without specialized knowledge.

Example: The scientist explained the complex theory in simple terms so that even a layman could understand it.

laywoman

IPA: /ˈleɪˌwɪmən/

KK: /ˈleɪˌwʊmən/

noun

Definition: A woman who is not a professional in a specific field, especially in religion or politics, and is a member of the general public.

Example: The organization held a workshop to help laywomen understand the basics of political campaigning.

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