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Exam: GRE (Verbal)

megahertz

IPA: /ˈmɛɡəˌhɜrts/

KK: /ˈmɛgəˌhɜrts/

noun

Definition: A unit of measurement for frequency that equals one million cycles per second, commonly used in radio and telecommunications.

Example: The radio station broadcasts at a frequency of 100 megahertz.

megakaryocyte

IPA: /ˌmɛɡəˈkɛrɪəˌsaɪt/

KK: /mɛgəˈkɛrɪəˌsaɪt/

noun

Definition: A large cell in the bone marrow that produces blood platelets and has a lobed nucleus.

Example: The megakaryocyte is essential for the formation of platelets in the bloodstream.

megakaryocytic

IPA: /ˌmɛɡəˌkɛəriəˈsaɪtɪk/

KK: /mɛgəˌkɛəriəˈsɪtɪk/

adjective

Definition: Relating to or involving large bone marrow cells that produce platelets, which are important for blood clotting.

Example: The megakaryocytic cells play a crucial role in the formation of blood platelets.

megalithic

IPA: /ˌmɛɡəˈlɪθɪk/

KK: /ˌmɛɡəˈlɪθɪk/

adjective

Definition: Relating to large stone structures or monuments, often from ancient times, built by prehistoric peoples.

Example: The megalithic structures in the region attract many tourists and historians.

megaloblast

IPA: /ˈmɛɡəˌblæst/

KK: /ˈmɛɡələˌblæst/

noun

Definition: A type of large red blood cell that has a nucleus and is often found in people with certain blood disorders, particularly those related to vitamin deficiencies.

Example: The doctor noted the presence of megaloblasts in the patient's blood test, indicating a possible vitamin deficiency.

megaloblastic

IPA: /ˌmɛɡəloʊˈblæstɪk/

KK: /mɛgəloʊˈblæstɪk/

adjective

Definition: Relating to a type of large, abnormal red blood cell that is often associated with certain types of anemia.

Example: The doctor diagnosed her with a megaloblastic anemia, which is characterized by the presence of megaloblasts in the blood.

megalomania

IPA: /ˌmɛɡəloʊˈmeɪniə/

KK: /ˌmɛɡəloʊˈmeɪniə/

noun

Definition: A mental condition where a person has an extreme desire for power, wealth, or importance, often with unrealistic beliefs about their own abilities or influence.

Example: His megalomania led him to believe he could control everything around him.

megalomaniac

IPA: /ˌmɛɡəloʊˈmeɪniæk/

KK: /ˌmɛɡəloʊˈmeɪniæk/

noun

Definition: A person who has an obsession with power and believes they are much more important or powerful than they really are.

Example: The CEO was a megalomaniac who thought he could control everything in the company.

megalomaniacal

IPA: /ˌmɛɡəloʊməˈnaɪəkl/

KK: /ˌmɛɡəloʊməˈnaɪəkl/

adjective

Definition: Relating to a person who has an excessive desire for power or importance, often believing they are superior to others.

Example: His megalomaniacal tendencies made it difficult for him to work with his team.

megalomanic

IPA: /ˌmɛɡəloʊˈmænɪk/

KK: /mɛɡəloʊˈmænɪk/

adjective

Definition: Having an excessive desire for power, wealth, or importance; often characterized by delusions of grandeur.

Example: The megalomanic leader believed he was destined to rule the world.

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