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Exam: GRE (Verbal)

lithotripsy

IPA: /ˌlɪθəˈtrɪpsi/

KK: /ˈlɪθəˌtrɪpsi/

noun

Definition: A medical procedure that breaks down kidney stones or gallstones into smaller pieces so they can be easily removed from the body.

Example: The doctor recommended lithotripsy to treat the patient's kidney stones.

lithotripter

IPA: /ˈlɪθəˌtrɪptər/

KK: /ˈlɪθəˌtrɪptər/

noun

Definition: A machine used to break up kidney stones and gallstones into smaller pieces using shock waves, allowing them to be passed more easily from the body.

Example: The doctor recommended using a lithotripter to treat the patient's kidney stones.

litigable

IPA: /ˈlɪtɪɡəbl/

KK: /ˈlɪtɪɡəbl/

adjective

Definition: Able or likely to be taken to court for a legal case.

Example: The dispute over the contract was deemed litigable by the judge.

litigant

IPA: /ˈlɪtɪɡənt/

KK: /ˈlɪtɪɡənt/

adjective

Definition: Involved in a legal case or lawsuit.

Example: The litigant presented their case in front of the judge.

noun

Definition: A person or group involved in a legal case, especially one who is suing or being sued.

Example: The litigant presented their case in front of the judge.

litigate

IPA: /ˈlɪtɪˌɡeɪt/

KK: /ˈlɪtɪˌɡeɪt/

intransitive verb

Definition: To take legal action or go to court to resolve a dispute.

Example: The company decided to litigate against the competitor for patent infringement.

transitive verb

Definition: To take a legal case to court in order to resolve a dispute.

Example: The company decided to litigate against the competitor for patent infringement.

litigation

IPA: /lɪˈtɪɡeɪʃən/

KK: /lɪˈtɪɡeɪʃən/

noun

Definition: The process of taking legal action in a court to resolve a dispute or claim.

Example: The company decided to pursue litigation against the former employee for breach of contract.

litigator

IPA: /ˈlɪtɪˌɡeɪtə/

KK: /ˈlɪtɪˌɡeɪtər/

noun

Definition: A person who represents clients in legal cases and argues in court.

Example: The litigator presented a strong case to the jury.

litigious

IPA: /lɪˈtɪdʒ.əs/

KK: /lɪˈtɪdʒ.əs/

adjective

Definition: Describing someone or something that is likely to take legal action or engage in lawsuits.

Example: The company became known for its litigious nature, often suing competitors over minor disputes.

litigiously

IPA: /lɪˈtɪdʒ.ɪ.əs.li/

KK: /lɪˈtɪdʒ.ɪ.əs.li/

adverb

Definition: In a way that relates to or is characterized by lawsuits or legal disputes.

Example: The company acted litigiously, often taking its competitors to court over minor issues.

litigiousness

IPA: /lɪˈtɪdʒ.əs.nəs/

KK: /lɪˈtɪdʒ.əs.nəs/

noun

Definition: The quality of being inclined to engage in lawsuits or legal disputes.

Example: The company's litigiousness has led to numerous court cases over the years.

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