Exam: GRE (Verbal)

Definition: The quality or state of being alive; the condition of having life.

Example: The liveness of the forest was evident in the vibrant colors and sounds of nature.

Definition: Having a dark bluish or grayish color, often due to anger or bruising; extremely angry.

Example: She was livid when she found out someone had stolen her lunch.

Definition: A condition where the skin appears discolored, often due to bruising or blood pooling, especially in deceased bodies.

Example: The lividity on the cadaver indicated the time of death.

Definition: In a manner that shows extreme anger or rage.

Example: She spoke lividly after hearing the unfair news.

Definition: The state of being very angry or showing a dark, pale color, often due to strong emotions.

Example: His lividness was evident when he found out about the betrayal.

Definition: To wash or filter out soluble substances from a material, usually by using water or another liquid.

Example: The chemist decided to lixiviate the soil sample to extract the minerals.

Definition: The process of removing a soluble substance from a solid by washing it with a liquid, usually water.

Example: The lixiviation of minerals is essential in extracting valuable metals from ore.

Definition: Not willing to do something; hesitant or reluctant to take action.

Example: She was loath to accept the job offer without discussing it with her family first.

Definition: To feel intense dislike or disgust for someone or something.

Example: She loathes the taste of broccoli and refuses to eat it.

Definition: Causing a strong feeling of dislike or disgust.

Example: The loathful smell from the garbage made everyone feel sick.