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Exam: GRE (Verbal)

antisocial

IPA: /ˌæn.tiˈsoʊ.ʃəl/

KK: /ˌæntiˈsoʊʃəl/

adjective

Definition: Not friendly or sociable; showing a lack of interest in interacting with others or behaving in a way that is harmful to social norms.

Example: His antisocial behavior made it difficult for him to make friends.

antisocialist

IPA: //ˌæn.tiˈsoʊ.ʃə.lɪst//

KK: /ˈæntiˈsoʊʃəlɪst/

noun

Definition: A person who is against or does not support socialism, which is a political and economic system where the means of production are owned and controlled by the community or the state.

Example: The antisocialist argued that socialism limits individual freedoms and economic growth.

antisocially

IPA: /ˌæn.tiˈsoʊ.ʃə.li/

KK: /ˌæntiˈsoʊʃəli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that shows a lack of interest in socializing or interacting with others.

Example: He antisocially avoided all the parties and gatherings this year.

antispasmodic

IPA: /ˌæntiˈspæzmədɪk/

KK: /ˌæntiˈspæzmədɪk/

adjective

Definition: This word describes something that helps to stop or ease muscle spasms, particularly in smooth muscles.

Example: The doctor prescribed an antispasmodic medication to help relieve her stomach cramps.

noun

Definition: A substance that helps to relieve or prevent muscle spasms.

Example: The doctor prescribed an antispasmodic to help with her stomach cramps.

antispeculation

IPA: /ˌæntiˌspɛkjʊˈleɪʃən/

KK: /æntiˌspɛkjuˈleɪʃən/

adjective

Definition: Opposing or countering financial speculation.

Example: The government implemented antispeculation measures to stabilize the housing market.

antispeculative

IPA: /ˌæntiˈspɛkjʊlətɪv/

KK: /æntiˈspɛkjʊlətɪv/

adjective

Definition: Describing a stance or attitude that is against making guesses or predictions about future events, especially in financial contexts.

Example: The company's antispeculative policy aims to reduce risks associated with uncertain market trends.

antistrophe

IPA: /ˌæn.tɪˈstrəʊ.fi/

KK: /ænti'strofi/

noun

Definition: A section of a choral ode in ancient Greek drama that is sung while the chorus moves in the opposite direction from the strophe, or a similar part in poetry that follows a specific stanza form.

Example: In the performance, the chorus beautifully executed the antistrophe, enhancing the emotional impact of the scene.

antistrophic

IPA: /ˌæntɪˈstrɒfɪk/

KK: /æntɪˈstrɒfɪk/

adjective

Definition: Relating to a specific part of a poem or a type of verse that follows a certain pattern, often in response to a previous section.

Example: The antistrophic structure of the poem creates a beautiful balance between its themes.

antisubsidy

IPA: /ˌæn.tiˈsʌb.sɪ.di/

KK: /æntiˈsʌb.sɪ.di/

adjective

Definition: Describing something that is against or opposes financial support given by the government to a business or industry.

Example: The new policy is considered antisubsidy as it aims to reduce government financial support for certain sectors.

antisubversion

IPA: /ˌæn.ti.sʌbˈvɜːr.ʒən/

KK: /æntiˈsʌbˌvɜrʒən/

adjective

Definition: Opposing or acting against efforts to undermine or overthrow a system, especially in a political context.

Example: The government implemented antisubversion measures to protect national security.

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