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Exam: GRE (Verbal)

meridional

IPA: //mɛrɪˈdoʊnəl//

KK: /mɛrɪˈdoʊnəl/

adjective

Definition: Relating to the south or southern regions, often used to describe areas or characteristics associated with the southern part of a place.

Example: The meridional climate is warmer than the northern regions.

noun

Definition: A person who comes from or lives in a southern area, particularly in southern Europe or France.

Example: The meridional enjoyed the warm climate and rich culture of their homeland.

meristic

IPA: /mɛˈrɪstɪk/

KK: /mɛˈrɪstɪk/

adjective

Definition: Relating to the structure of organisms that have segments or parts, often used in biology to describe variations in the number or arrangement of these segments.

Example: The meristic characteristics of the fish species were studied to understand their evolutionary adaptations.

merit

IPA: //ˈmɛrɪt//

KK: /ˈmɛrɪt/

intransitive verb

Definition: To be deserving of something, often in terms of praise or reward.

Example: The students will be recognized for their hard work as they merit the awards.

noun

Definition: A quality or feature that is worthy of praise or approval; it can refer to someone's good qualities or achievements.

Example: The student's hard work and dedication were recognized for their merit during the award ceremony.

transitive verb

Definition: To deserve or earn something based on one's qualities or actions.

Example: She merits recognition for her hard work and dedication.

merited

IPA: //ˈmɛrɪtɪd//

KK: /ˈmɛrɪtɪd/

adjective

Definition: Relating to the quality of being deserving or worthy of something, often in terms of praise or reward.

Example: Her hard work and dedication were merited with a promotion.

verb

Definition: To deserve or be worthy of something based on one's actions or qualities.

Example: Her hard work and dedication merited a promotion at her job.

meritless

IPA: /ˈmɛrɪt.ləs/

KK: /ˈmɛrɪtləs/

adjective

Definition: Having no value or worth; not deserving praise or approval.

Example: The proposal was considered meritless and was quickly rejected.

meritocracy

IPA: /ˌmɛrɪˈtɒkrəsi/

KK: /mɛrɪˈtɒkrəsi/

noun

Definition: A system or organization where people are chosen for positions based on their skills and achievements rather than their social status or connections.

Example: In a meritocracy, promotions are given to those who perform best at their jobs.

meritocrat

IPA: /ˈmɛrɪtəˌkræt/

KK: /ˈmɛrɪtəˌkræt/

noun

Definition: A person who holds a position of power or authority based on their skills and abilities rather than on social class or wealth.

Example: In a meritocracy, a meritocrat is rewarded for their hard work and talent.

meritocratic

IPA: /ˌmɛrɪtəˈkrætɪk/

KK: /ˌmɛrɪtəˈkrætɪk/

adjective

Definition: Relating to a system where people are chosen or promoted based on their abilities and achievements rather than their social status or connections.

Example: In a meritocratic society, individuals are rewarded for their hard work and talent.

meritorious

IPA: /ˌmɛrɪˈtɔːriəs/

KK: /mɛrɪˈtɔriəs/

adjective

Definition: Deserving recognition or praise for good qualities or achievements.

Example: Her meritorious actions in the community earned her a prestigious award.

meritoriously

IPA: /ˌmɛrɪˈtɔːriəsli/

KK: /mɛrɪˈtɔriəsli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that deserves praise or recognition for good qualities or actions.

Example: She meritoriously contributed to the project, earning her a special award.

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