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Exam: GRE (Verbal)

antibiotically

IPA: /ˌæntɪbaɪˈɒtɪkli/

KK: /ˌæntɪbaɪˈɑtɪkli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that involves the use of antibiotics to treat infections or diseases.

Example: The doctor prescribed the medication antibiotically to help fight the infection.

antibody

IPA: /ˈæntɪˌbɒdi/

KK: /ˈæntɪˌbɑdi/

noun

Definition: A type of protein made by the immune system that helps fight off infections by recognizing and binding to harmful substances like bacteria and viruses.

Example: The doctor explained how antibodies work to protect the body from diseases.

antibonding

IPA: /ˌæntiˈbɒndɪŋ/

KK: /æntiˈbɒndɪŋ/

adjective

Definition: Describing a type of orbital that prevents atoms from forming a bond by creating a repulsive force when they come close together.

Example: The antibonding orbital is higher in energy than the bonding orbital, making it less stable.

antibourgeois

IPA: /ˌæntiˈbʊrʒwɑ/

KK: /æntiˈbʊrʒwɑ/

adjective

Definition: Opposed to the middle class or capitalist society, often in a critical or rebellious way.

Example: The artist's work was deeply antibourgeois, challenging the values of mainstream society.

anticancer

IPA: //ˈæn.tiˌkæn.sər//

KK: /ˈæntiˌkænsər/

adjective

Definition: Relating to substances or treatments that help to prevent or treat cancer.

Example: The doctor prescribed an anticancer medication to help fight the disease.

anticarcinogen

IPA: /ˌæntiˈkɑːrsɪnədʒən/

KK: /æntiˈkɑrsɪnədʒən/

noun

Definition: A substance that helps to prevent or reduce the risk of cancer.

Example: Many researchers are studying the effects of anticarcinogens in food to see how they can help fight cancer.

anticholinergic

IPA: //ˌæn.tɪˌkoʊ.lɪˈnɜːr.dʒɪk//

KK: /ˌæntiˈkoʊlɪnərdʒɪk/

adjective

Definition: A term used to describe substances that prevent or reduce the effects of a neurotransmitter called acetylcholine in the body, often used in medications.

Example: The doctor prescribed an anticholinergic medication to help with the patient's symptoms.

anticipant

IPA: /ˌæntɪ'sɪpənt/

KK: /æn'tɪsəpənt/

adjective

Definition: Describing something that comes or acts in advance, or showing expectation about something that will happen.

Example: The anticipant clouds signaled that a storm was approaching.

noun

Definition: A person who expects or looks forward to something happening in the future.

Example: As an anticipant of the upcoming event, she prepared her speech in advance.

anticipatable

IPA: /ˌæntɪsɪˈpeɪtəbl/

KK: /æntɪsəˈpeɪtəbl/

adjective

Definition: Able to be expected or predicted based on current information or trends.

Example: The outcome of the project was anticipatable given the previous results.

anticipate

IPA: /ænˈtɪsɪpeɪt/

KK: /æn'tɪsəˌpeɪt/

intransitive verb

Definition: To expect or look forward to something happening in the future.

Example: I anticipate that the meeting will be productive.

transitive verb

Definition: To expect or look forward to something happening, often with pleasure or excitement.

Example: I anticipate a great time at the party this weekend.

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