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Exam: GRE (Verbal)

anticipated

IPA: /ˌæn.tɪˈsɪ.peɪ.tɪd/

KK: /æntɪsəˌpeɪtɪd/

adjective

Definition: Expected to happen or arrive at a certain time.

Example: The anticipated arrival of the train made everyone excited.

verb

Definition: To expect or look forward to something happening.

Example: She anticipated the arrival of her friends with excitement.

anticipation

IPA: /ˌæn.tɪ.sɪˈpeɪ.ʃən/

KK: /æntɪsəˈpeɪʃən/

noun

Definition: A feeling of excitement about something that is going to happen.

Example: She waited in anticipation for the concert to start.

anticipator

IPA: /ˌæn.tɪˈsɪ.pə.tər/

KK: /æn'tɪsəˌpeɪtər/

noun

Definition: A person or device that expects or predicts something will happen in the future.

Example: The anticipator in the thermostat helps maintain a comfortable temperature by adjusting the heating and cooling systems.

anticipatory

IPA: /ˌæn.tɪˈsɪp.ə.tɔːr.i/

KK: /æntɪsɪˈpɔːtəri/

adjective

Definition: Describing something that is done in expectation of something happening in the future.

Example: The anticipatory excitement in the crowd was palpable as they waited for the concert to begin.

anticlassical

IPA: /ˌæn.tiˈklæs.ɪ.kəl/

KK: /æntiˈklæsɪkəl/

adjective

Definition: Describing something that goes against or does not follow traditional classical styles or principles.

Example: The artist's work is considered anticlassical because it breaks away from the established norms of classical art.

anticlericalism

IPA: /ˌæntɪˈklɛrɪkəlɪzəm/

KK: /æntiˈklɛrɪkəlɪzəm/

noun

Definition: A belief or movement that opposes the influence of religious leaders in politics.

Example: The rise of anticlericalism in the 19th century led to significant changes in government policies regarding religion.

anticlimactic

IPA: /ˌæn.tɪ.klaɪˈmæk.tɪk/

KK: /æntɪklaɪˈmæktɪk/

adjective

Definition: Describing a situation that is disappointing or less exciting than expected, especially after a build-up of excitement or anticipation.

Example: The movie had an anticlimactic ending that left the audience feeling unsatisfied.

anticlimactical

IPA: /ˌæntɪˈklaɪmæktɪkəl/

KK: /æntɪˈklaɪmæktɪkəl/

adjective

Definition: Describing a situation where something is less exciting or impressive than expected, often after a buildup of anticipation.

Example: The movie's ending was anticlimactical, leaving the audience disappointed after the thrilling buildup.

anticlimax

IPA: /ˌæntɪˈklaɪmæks/

KK: /ˈæntɪˌklaɪmæks/

noun

Definition: A situation or event that is much less exciting or important than what was expected, often following something more impressive.

Example: The movie built up to an exciting climax, but the ending felt like an anticlimax.

anticlinal

IPA: /ˌæntɪˈklaɪnəl/

KK: /æntɪˈklaɪnəl/

adjective

Definition: Relating to a type of geological formation where layers of rock bend upwards, creating a peak, or to the plane of cell division in plants that is perpendicular to the surface.

Example: The anticlinal structure of the mountain range was evident in the way the rocks were layered.

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