Exam: GRE (Verbal)

Definition: Relating to the act of self-stimulation for sexual pleasure.

Example: He wrote a masturbatory novel that focused solely on his own experiences.

Definition: Something that is unmatched or has no equal in quality or ability.

Example: Her matchless talent in painting amazed everyone at the gallery.

Definition: In a way that is without equal or comparison; uniquely or exceptionally.

Example: Her performance was matchlessly beautiful, captivating everyone in the audience.

Definition: Relating to physical objects or substances, rather than ideas or feelings; important or significant in a practical way.

Example: The material evidence presented in court helped to prove the case.

Definition: The substance or items used to create or make something, including physical objects, ideas, or tools.

Example: The artist chose high-quality material for her sculpture.

Definition: To become real or to take a physical form, often as if it appeared suddenly or unexpectedly.

Example: The magician made the rabbit materialise out of thin air.

Definition: A belief that physical possessions and wealth are the most important things in life, often to the exclusion of spiritual or intellectual values.

Example: His materialism led him to prioritize money over relationships and personal growth.

Definition: A person who values material possessions and physical comfort more than spiritual or intellectual things.

Example: He is a materialist who believes that happiness comes from owning expensive things.

Definition: Focused on physical possessions and wealth rather than spiritual or intellectual values.

Example: Many people believe that being materialistic can lead to unhappiness.

Definition: The quality or state of being made of physical substance or matter.

Example: The materiality of the sculpture was evident in its heavy stone structure.

Definition: The process of making something become real or appear in a physical form.

Example: The materialization of her ideas into a successful product took years of hard work.