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Exam: GRE (Verbal)

neglected

IPA: /nɪˈɡlɛktɪd/

KK: /nɪˈɡlɛktɪd/

adjective

Definition: Describing something that has not been given enough attention or care.

Example: The neglected garden was overgrown with weeds and wildflowers.

verb

Definition: To fail to take care of something or someone, resulting in harm or damage.

Example: The old house was neglected for many years before it was finally restored.

neglectful

IPA: /nɪˈɡlɛktfəl/

KK: /nɪˈɡlɛktfəl/

adjective

Definition: Describing someone who fails to take care of something or someone, often ignoring responsibilities or duties.

Example: The neglectful parent forgot to pick up their child from school.

neglectfully

IPA: /nɪˈɡlɛktfəli/

KK: /nɪˈɡlɛktfəli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that shows a lack of care or attention.

Example: She neglected her duties neglectfully, leading to many mistakes.

neglectfulness

IPA: /nɪˈɡlɛktfəl.nəs/

KK: /nɪˈɡlɛktfəl/

noun

Definition: The quality or state of not giving proper attention or care to something or someone.

Example: His neglectfulness towards his studies led to poor grades.

negligence

IPA: /ˈnɛɡlɪdʒəns/

KK: /ˈnɛɡlɪdʒəns/

noun

Definition: The act of not being careful or responsible, which can lead to harm or damage to someone or something.

Example: The company was sued for negligence after the accident at the factory.

negligent

IPA: /ˈnɛɡlɪdʒənt/

KK: /ˈnɛɡlɪdʒənt/

adjective

Definition: Describing someone who does not take enough care or attention to their duties or responsibilities, often leading to mistakes or problems.

Example: The manager was negligent in his duties, which resulted in several errors in the report.

negligently

IPA: /nɪˈɡlɪdʒəntli/

KK: /ˈnɛɡlɪdʒəntli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that shows a lack of care or attention to something important.

Example: He negligently left the door unlocked, allowing the dog to escape.

negligible

IPA: /ˈnɛɡlɪdʒəbl/

KK: /ˈnɛɡlɪdʒəbl/

adjective

Definition: Not important or significant enough to be noticed or considered; very small in amount or effect.

Example: The difference in price was negligible, so I decided to buy the more expensive option.

negligibly

IPA: /nɪˈɡlɪdʒəbli/

KK: /ˈnɛɡlɪdʒəbli/

adverb

Definition: To a very small extent that is not important or can be ignored.

Example: The changes in temperature were negligibly small, hardly affecting the experiment's results.

negritude

IPA: /nɛɡrɪˈtjuːd/

KK: /nɛɡrɪˌtud/

noun

Definition: A cultural and philosophical movement that celebrates and values Black identity, heritage, and culture.

Example: The negritude movement inspired many artists and writers to embrace their African roots.

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