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Exam: GRE (Verbal)

monopolization

IPA: /məˌnɒpəlaɪˈzeɪʃən/

KK: /məˌnɑːpəlaɪˈzeɪʃən/

noun

Definition: The process of controlling a market or industry by having no competition, so that one company or group has all the power.

Example: The monopolization of the telecommunications industry has led to higher prices for consumers.

monopolize

IPA: /məˈnɒpəlaɪz/

KK: /məˈnɑːpəˌlaɪz/

transitive verb

Definition: To take control of something completely, preventing others from having a share or participating.

Example: The company tried to monopolize the market by buying out all its competitors.

monopoly

IPA: /məˈnɒpəli/

KK: /məˈnɑːpəli/

noun

Definition: A situation where one company or group has complete control over a product or service, preventing competition.

Example: The company has a monopoly on the production of electric cars in the region.

monopsonistic

IPA: /ˌmɒnəpˈsɒnɪstɪk/

KK: /mɑˈnɑp.sə.nɪstɪk/

adjective

Definition: Relating to a market situation where there is only one buyer for a product or service.

Example: In a monopsonistic market, the single buyer has significant control over prices and supply.

monopsony

IPA: /məˈnɒpsəni/

KK: /mənˈɑpsəni/

noun

Definition: A market condition where there is only one buyer for a product or service, while multiple sellers exist.

Example: In a monopsony, the single buyer has significant control over the price and supply of goods.

monosaccharide

IPA: //ˌmɒnəˈsækəraɪd//

KK: /mɒnəˈsækəraɪd/

noun

Definition: A type of carbohydrate that cannot be broken down into simpler sugars. It is the simplest form of sugar and includes substances like glucose and fructose.

Example: Glucose is a common monosaccharide found in many foods.

monosome

IPA: /ˈmɒnəˌsoʊm/

KK: /ˈmɒnəˌsoʊm/

noun

Definition: A type of chromosome or ribosome that exists alone without a matching pair or mate.

Example: In some genetic conditions, individuals may have a monosome instead of a normal pair of chromosomes.

monosomic

IPA: /ˌmɒnəˈsoʊmɪk/

KK: /mɒnəˈsoʊmɪk/

adjective

Definition: Relating to a condition where there is one less than the normal number of chromosome pairs in an organism.

Example: The plant exhibited monosomic traits due to its genetic makeup.

monosomy

IPA: /məˈnɒsəmi/

KK: /mɑˈnɑsəmi/

noun

Definition: A genetic condition where there is only one chromosome from a pair instead of the usual two.

Example: Monosomy can lead to various developmental issues and health problems.

monospecific

IPA: /ˌmɒnəˈspɪsɪfɪk/

KK: /mɑnəˈspɪsɪfɪk/

adjective

Definition: Referring to something that includes only one type of species or is specific to a single antigen or receptor site.

Example: The study focused on a monospecific response to the vaccine, targeting only one strain of the virus.

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