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Exam: GRE (Verbal)

anxious

IPA: /ˈæŋkʃəs/

KK: /ˈæŋkʃəs/

adjective

Definition: Feeling worried or nervous about something that may happen.

Example: She felt anxious before her big presentation at work.

anxiously

IPA: /ˈæŋkʃəsli/

KK: /ˈæŋkʃəsli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that shows worry or nervousness about something.

Example: She waited anxiously for the test results to be announced.

anxiousness

IPA: /ˈæŋkʃəsnəs/

KK: /ˈæŋkʃəsnəs/

noun

Definition: A feeling of worry or nervousness about something that may happen.

Example: Her anxiousness about the exam made it hard for her to concentrate.

aorist

IPA: /ˈeɪərɪst/

KK: /ˈeɪərɪst/

noun

Definition: A type of verb form used in some languages that shows past action without indicating whether the action is complete or ongoing.

Example: In Classical Greek, the aorist tense is often used to describe actions that happened in the past.

aoristic

IPA: //eɪˈɔːrɪstɪk//

KK: /eɪˈɔrɪstɪk/

adjective

Definition: Relating to a grammatical aspect that indicates a completed action or event, often used to describe actions that are viewed as whole or perfect.

Example: In some languages, the aoristic aspect is used to convey actions that are seen as completed without focusing on the duration.

aorta

IPA: //eɪˈɔːrtə//

KK: /eɪˈɔːrtə/

noun

Definition: The largest artery in the body that carries oxygen-rich blood from the heart to the rest of the body.

Example: The surgeon carefully repaired the damaged aorta during the operation.

aortic

IPA: /eɪˈɔːtɪk/

KK: /eɪˈɔrtɪk/

adjective

Definition: Related to the main artery in the body that carries blood from the heart.

Example: The doctor explained that the aortic valve is crucial for proper blood flow.

aortographic

IPA: /eɪˌɔːtəˈɡræfɪk/

KK: /eɪˌɔrtəˈgræfɪk/

adjective

Definition: Related to a medical imaging technique that examines the aorta, the large artery that carries blood from the heart to the rest of the body.

Example: The doctor ordered an aortographic study to check for any abnormalities in the patient's aorta.

aortography

IPA: /eɪˌɔːrtəˈɡrɒfɪ/

KK: /eɪˌɔːrtəˈɡrɑːfi/

noun

Definition: A medical test that uses X-rays to take pictures of the aorta after a special dye is injected into the blood vessels.

Example: The doctor ordered an aortography to check for any blockages in the aorta.

apace

IPA: /əˈpeɪs/

KK: /əˈpeɪs/

adverb

Definition: In a quick or fast manner; moving or happening rapidly.

Example: The project is progressing apace, and we expect to finish ahead of schedule.

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