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Exam: GRE (Verbal)

motivate

IPA: /ˈmoʊtɪˌveɪt/

KK: /ˈmoʊtɪˌveɪt/

transitive verb

Definition: To encourage someone to take action or to do something by providing reasons or incentives.

Example: The coach tried to motivate the players to give their best during the game.

motivated

IPA: /ˈmoʊtɪˌveɪtɪd/

KK: /ˈmoʊtɪˌveɪtɪd/

adjective

Definition: Feeling a strong desire to achieve something or work hard towards a goal.

Example: She is highly motivated to finish her project on time.

verb

Definition: To have a strong reason or desire to do something; to be inspired to take action.

Example: She was motivated to study harder after receiving her exam results.

motivation

IPA: /ˌmoʊtɪˈveɪʃən/

KK: /moʊtəˈveɪʃən/

noun

Definition: A reason or desire that drives someone to do something or achieve a goal.

Example: Her motivation to study hard comes from her dream of becoming a doctor.

motivational

IPA: /ˌmoʊtɪˈveɪʃənl/

KK: /moʊtɪˈveɪʃənl/

adjective

Definition: Something that encourages or inspires someone to take action or improve themselves.

Example: The speaker gave a motivational talk that inspired everyone in the audience.

motivationally

IPA: /ˌmoʊtɪˈveɪʃənəli/

KK: /ˌmoʊtɪˈveɪʃənəli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that inspires or encourages someone to take action or achieve goals.

Example: She spoke motivationally to the team, urging them to give their best effort.

motivative

IPA: //moʊˈtɪvɪtɪv//

KK: /moʊˈtɪvɪtɪv/

adjective

Definition: Causing someone to take action or motivating them to do something.

Example: The teacher's encouraging words were very motivative for the students during the exam preparation.

motive

IPA: /N/A/

KK: /N/A/

adjective

Definition: Not a valid English word.

Example: Not available

noun

Definition: A reason or desire that causes someone to do something or act in a certain way.

Example: Her motive for studying hard was to get into a good college.

transitive verb

Definition: To provide someone with a reason or incentive to do something; to encourage or inspire action.

Example: The teacher tried to motive her students to study harder for the exams.

motivelessly

IPA: /ˈmoʊtɪv.ləs.li/

KK: /ˈmoʊtɪvlesli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that lacks a reason or purpose.

Example: He acted motivelessly, leaving everyone confused about his intentions.

motivic

IPA: /məʊˈtɪvɪk/

KK: /mɒˈtɪvɪk/

adjective

Definition: Related to a motif, which is a recurring theme or idea in music or art.

Example: The composer used motivic development to create a cohesive piece.

motley

IPA: /ˈmɒtli/

KK: /ˈmɑtli/

adjective

Definition: Having a mix of different colors or types; made up of various elements that are often very different from each other.

Example: The festival featured a motley group of performers from different cultures and backgrounds.

noun

Definition: A mixture of different elements or colors, often in a way that seems strange or unusual.

Example: The festival featured a motley of performers from various cultures.

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