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Exam: GRE (Verbal)

libel

IPA: /ˈlaɪbəl/

KK: /ˈlaɪbəl/

noun

Definition: A false written statement that damages someone's reputation.

Example: The newspaper was sued for libel after publishing false information about the celebrity.

transitive verb

Definition: To make a false statement about someone in writing or print that damages their reputation.

Example: The newspaper was sued for libeling the politician in its article.

libeler

IPA: /ˈlaɪbələr/

KK: /ˈlaɪbələr/

noun

Definition: A person who makes false statements about someone in writing, which can harm that person's reputation.

Example: The journalist was sued for being a libeler after publishing untrue claims about the politician.

libelist

IPA: /ˈlaɪbəlɪst/

KK: /ˈlaɪbəlɪst/

noun

Definition: A person who makes false statements about someone in order to damage their reputation, usually in written form.

Example: The journalist was sued for being a libelist after publishing false information about the politician.

libellant

IPA: /lɪˈbɛl.ənt/

KK: /lɪˈbɛl ənt/

noun

Definition: A person who files a legal complaint or lawsuit, particularly in a court of law, such as an ecclesiastical or admiralty court.

Example: The libellant presented their case before the judge, seeking justice for the grievances stated in the complaint.

libeller

IPA: /lɪˈbɛl.ər/

KK: /lɪˈbɛlɚ/

noun

Definition: A person who makes false statements about someone in order to damage their reputation, usually in written form.

Example: The journalist was sued for being a libeller after publishing untrue claims about the politician.

libellous

IPA: /lɪˈbɛləs/

KK: /lɪˈbɛləs/

adjective

Definition: Describing something that is false and damaging to a person's reputation, often in written form.

Example: The article was deemed libellous, leading to a lawsuit against the newspaper.

libelous

IPA: /ˈlaɪbələs/

KK: /ˈlaɪbələs/

adjective

Definition: Relating to a false statement that damages someone's reputation.

Example: The article contained libelous claims that harmed the politician's image.

liber

IPA: /ˈlɪbər/

KK: /ˈlɪbər/

noun

Definition: The inner layer of bark from plants, which is found just beneath the outer bark and is often used to produce fibers.

Example: The artisan used liber to create strong ropes from the plant's inner bark.

liberal

IPA: /ˈlɪb.ər.əl/

KK: /ˈlɪbərəl/

adjective

Definition: Open to new ideas and willing to accept different opinions; generous in giving or sharing.

Example: She has a liberal attitude towards different cultures and beliefs.

noun

Definition: A person who supports or believes in liberal ideas, which often include social equality, individual rights, and progressive change.

Example: As a liberal, she advocates for policies that promote social justice and environmental protection.

liberalised

IPA: /ˈlɪb.ər.ə.laɪzd/

KK: /ˈlɪbərəlˌaɪzd/

adjective

Definition: Describing a system or policy that has been made more open or flexible, often in terms of economic or social practices.

Example: The government has implemented liberalised trade policies to encourage foreign investment.

verb

Definition: To make something more open or free, often referring to policies or regulations that allow for more freedom or less restriction.

Example: The government has liberalised the trade laws to encourage foreign investment.

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