Exam: GRE (Verbal)

Definition: Feeling or showing a lack of trust in someone or something.

Example: She was mistrustful of his intentions after he lied to her.

Definition: In a way that shows doubt or lack of trust towards someone or something.

Example: She looked at him mistrustfully, unsure of his intentions.

Definition: The condition of being suspicious or having doubts about someone or something.

Example: Her mistrustfulness made it hard for her to form new friendships.

Definition: A statement that is not true; a lie or falsehood.

Example: He was caught telling a mistruth about his whereabouts last night.

Definition: The act of using something in a wrong or improper way, often leading to negative consequences.

Example: The misuse of funds can lead to serious legal issues.

Definition: To use something in a way that is wrong or harmful.

Example: He was accused of misusing company funds for personal expenses.

Definition: To assess the worth or importance of something incorrectly, often resulting in a lower value than it deserves.

Example: The appraiser misvalued the antique vase, causing the owner to sell it for much less than it was worth.

Definition: Referring to substances or agents that are effective in killing mites, which are small arachnids that can cause harm to plants and animals.

Example: The farmer used a miticidal spray to protect his crops from mite infestations.

Definition: Having the ability to make something less severe, serious, or painful.

Example: The new policy includes several mitigant measures to reduce the impact of climate change.

Definition: A thing that makes a situation less severe or serious.

Example: The new policy is a mitigant to the effects of climate change.

Definition: To become less severe or intense; to lessen the impact or effect of something.

Example: The new policies aim to mitigate the effects of climate change.

Definition: To make something less severe, serious, or painful; to lessen the impact of something.

Example: The government took steps to mitigate the effects of the economic crisis.

Definition: Made less severe or serious; reduced in intensity or impact.

Example: The new policies have mitigated the effects of climate change.

Definition: To make something less severe, serious, or painful.

Example: The doctor prescribed medication to help mitigate the patient's pain.