Exam: GRE (Verbal)

Definition: In a way that is made up of separate parts that can be connected or arranged in different ways.

Example: The software can be updated modularly, allowing users to add new features easily.

Definition: To change or adjust the tone, pitch, or key in music, often moving from one key to another.

Example: The composer decided to modulate to a different key for the second verse of the song.

Definition: To change or adjust something in a controlled way, often to achieve a desired effect or balance.

Example: The engineer decided to modulate the signal to improve the sound quality.

Definition: A change in the way something sounds, such as the pitch or tone of a voice, or a variation in a signal's properties in electronics and music.

Example: The singer's modulation of her voice made the performance more engaging.

Definition: A device that changes or controls the properties of a signal, often used in communication systems to transmit information.

Example: The engineer installed a modulator to improve the quality of the radio signal.

Definition: Relating to the process of changing or adjusting something, often to achieve a desired effect or balance.

Example: The modulatory effects of the drug were evident in the patient's response to treatment.

Definition: Used to indicate that something is being considered with certain factors or conditions excluded or adjusted.

Example: This proposal is the best so far, modulo the fact that parts of it need modification.

Definition: A number or quantity that is used in mathematics and physics to express certain properties, such as the remainder in division or the absolute value of a complex number.

Example: In mathematics, the modulus of a complex number helps determine its distance from the origin in the complex plane.

Definition: A way of doing something or a method, often used in legal or formal contexts to describe specific arrangements or terms.

Example: The modus of the agreement was clearly outlined in the contract.

Definition: A powerful and influential person, especially in business or entertainment.

Example: The film mogul announced a new project that will start filming next year.

Definition: A part or share of something, often referring to one of two equal portions.

Example: In the ancient tribe, the members were divided into two moieties, each with its own customs and traditions.