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Exam: GRE (Verbal)

licensed

IPA: /ˈlaɪsənst/

KK: /ˈlaɪsənst/

adjective

Definition: Having official permission to do something, usually granted by a governing body or authority.

Example: She is a licensed teacher, allowed to teach in public schools.

verb

Definition: To have official permission to do something, often related to a profession or activity.

Example: She was licensed to practice medicine after completing her training.

licensure

IPA: /ˈlaɪsənʃər/

KK: /ˈlaɪsənʃər/

noun

Definition: The process of officially allowing someone to do a particular job or activity, often after meeting certain requirements or passing tests.

Example: After completing her training, she applied for her nursing licensure to work in the hospital.

licentiate

IPA: /lɪˈsɛnʧiˌeɪt/

KK: /lɪˈsɛnʧiˌeɪt/

noun

Definition: A person who has received a degree that is lower than a doctorate, often allowing them to practice a profession or hold a specific academic title.

Example: After years of study, she became a licentiate in law, allowing her to practice as a lawyer.

licentious

IPA: /laɪˈsɛnʃəs/

KK: /laɪˈsɛnʃəs/

adjective

Definition: Not following accepted rules or standards, especially in terms of moral behavior or sexual conduct.

Example: The licentious behavior at the party shocked many of the guests.

licentiously

IPA: /lɪˈsɛnʃəsli/

KK: /lɪˈsɛnʃəsli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that shows a lack of moral restraint, especially in sexual behavior or indulgence.

Example: The party was filled with people dancing licentiously, ignoring the rules of decorum.

licentiousness

IPA: /laɪˈsɛnʃəsnəs/

KK: /laɪˈsɛnʃəsnəs/

noun

Definition: The quality of being sexually immoral or disregarding accepted rules of behavior.

Example: The novel explores themes of licentiousness and its consequences in society.

lichenological

IPA: /ˌlaɪ.kə.nəˈlɒ.dʒɪ.kəl/

KK: /ˌlaɪkəˈnɑlədʒɪkəl/

adjective

Definition: Relating to the study of lichens, which are organisms made up of fungi and algae living together.

Example: The lichenological research revealed new species in the forest.

lichenologist

IPA: //laɪkəˈnɒlədʒɪst//

KK: /ˈlaɪkəˌnɑlədʒɪst/

noun

Definition: A person who studies lichens, which are a type of organism made up of fungi and algae living together.

Example: The lichenologist discovered a new species of lichen in the forest.

lichenology

IPA: //ˌlaɪ.kəˈnɒl.ə.dʒi//

KK: /ˌlaɪkəˈnɑlədʒi/

noun

Definition: The area of science that focuses on studying lichens, which are a combination of fungi and algae.

Example: Lichenology is important for understanding the environment and biodiversity.

licit

IPA: /ˈlɪsɪt/

KK: /ˈlɪsɪt/

adjective

Definition: Allowed by law; something that is legal and not against the rules.

Example: The company only engages in licit activities to ensure compliance with regulations.

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