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Exam: GRE (Verbal)

moralization

IPA: /ˌmɔːrəlaɪˈzeɪʃən/

KK: /mɔːrəlaɪˈzeɪʃən/

noun

Definition: The process of making something moral or teaching moral values.

Example: The moralization of society is important for promoting ethical behavior.

moralize

IPA: /ˈmɔːrəlaɪz/

KK: /ˈmɔrəlˌaɪz/

intransitive verb

Definition: To think or talk about what is right and wrong, often in a way that tries to teach others.

Example: She tends to moralize about the importance of honesty in relationships.

transitive verb

Definition: To teach or explain what is right and wrong, often with the intention of improving someone's character or behavior.

Example: The teacher tried to moralize the students by discussing the importance of honesty.

morally

IPA: /ˈmɔːrəli/

KK: /ˈmɔrəli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that relates to what is right or wrong in human behavior.

Example: She acted morally by helping those in need.

morass

IPA: /məˈræs/

KK: /mɔˈræs/

noun

Definition: A wet, muddy area of land that is difficult to walk through, or a confusing situation that is hard to escape from.

Example: The hikers got stuck in a morass and had to find a way around it.

moratorium

IPA: /ˌmɔːrəˈtɔːriəm/

KK: /mɔːrəˈtɔːriəm/

noun

Definition: A temporary pause or delay in an activity or obligation, often authorized by an authority.

Example: The government announced a moratorium on new construction projects until further notice.

moratory

IPA: /ˌmɔːrəˈtɔːri/

KK: /mɔːˈreɪtəri/

adjective

Definition: Relating to a delay or postponement, especially in payment or obligation.

Example: The moratory period allowed the company extra time to settle its debts without penalties.

morbid

IPA: /ˈmɔːbɪd/

KK: /ˈmɔrbɪd/

adjective

Definition: Relating to an unhealthy interest in disturbing or unpleasant subjects, especially death or disease.

Example: She had a morbid curiosity about crime stories and horror movies.

morbidity

IPA: /mɔːrˈbɪdəti/

KK: /mɔrˈbɪdəti/

noun

Definition: The state of being unhealthy or having a disease, often used to describe the frequency of diseases in a population.

Example: The morbidity rate in the region has increased due to the outbreak of the flu.

morbidly

IPA: /ˈmɔːbɪdli/

KK: /ˈmɔrbɪdli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that relates to unpleasant or unhealthy subjects, especially death or disease.

Example: He spoke morbidly about the accident, making everyone uncomfortable.

morbidness

IPA: /ˈmɔːbɪdnəs/

KK: /ˈmɔrbɪdnəs/

noun

Definition: The quality or state of being related to unpleasant or unhealthy subjects, especially death or disease.

Example: The morbidness of the horror film made some viewers uncomfortable.

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