Exam: GRE (Verbal)

Definition: A toxic liquid that can be used as a chemical weapon, known for causing severe skin blisters and other harmful effects.

Example: During World War I, lewisite was developed as a chemical weapon to incapacitate enemy soldiers.

Definition: A term used in legal contexts to refer to law or a body of laws.

Example: The lex of the land must be followed by all citizens.

Definition: A basic unit of meaning in a language, which can take different forms like tense or number. For example, the word 'run' can appear as 'runs', 'running', or 'ran', but they all relate to the same lexeme.

Example: In linguistics, a lexeme is the base form of a word that can have various grammatical forms.

Definition: Relating to a basic unit of meaning in a language, which can be a word or a group of words that convey a single idea.

Example: The lexemic analysis of the text revealed several key themes.

Definition: Related to the words and vocabulary of a language, especially in terms of their meaning and use.

Example: The lexical choices in her writing made it very engaging and vivid.

Definition: The process of making a word or phrase into a recognized term in a language.

Example: The lexicalisation of new terms often occurs in response to technological advancements.

Definition: The process of turning a phrase or idea into a single word or expression that has a specific meaning.

Example: The lexicalization of the phrase 'to take a picture' into the single word 'photograph' shows how language evolves.

Definition: In a way that relates to the words or vocabulary of a language.

Example: The term is used lexically to describe the meaning of words in context.

Definition: A person who creates or edits dictionaries, compiling words and their meanings.

Example: The lexicographer spent years researching to ensure the accuracy of the new dictionary.

Definition: Relating to the writing or compiling of dictionaries, or the arrangement of words in alphabetical order.

Example: The lexicographic method of organizing words makes it easier to find their meanings in a dictionary.