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Exam: GRE (Verbal)

nongovernment

IPA: /nɒnˈɡʌvənmənt/

KK: /nɑnˈɡʌvərnmənt/

adjective

Definition: Not related to or controlled by the government.

Example: Many nongovernment organizations work to provide aid in disaster-stricken areas.

nongovernmental

IPA: /nɒnˈɡʌvənˌmɛntl/

KK: /nɑnˈɡʌvərnˌmɛntl/

adjective

Definition: This word describes something that is not related to or controlled by a government, often referring to organizations or activities that are independent from government influence.

Example: Many nongovernmental organizations work to provide aid in disaster-stricken areas.

nongrammatical

IPA: /nɒŋˈɡræmətɪkəl/

KK: /nɔŋˈɡræmətɪkəl/

adjective

Definition: Not following the rules of grammar; incorrect in terms of grammar.

Example: The sentence was considered nongrammatical because it did not follow standard grammatical rules.

nongregarious

IPA: /nɒŋˈɡrɛɡəriəs/

KK: /nɒŋˈɡrɛɡərɪəs/

adjective

Definition: Not inclined to socialize or be in groups; prefers to be alone.

Example: He is quite nongregarious, often choosing to spend his weekends reading rather than attending parties.

nongrowth

IPA: /nɒnˈɡroʊθ/

KK: /nɔŋɡroʊθ/

adjective

Definition: Not related to the process of growing or increasing in size, amount, or importance.

Example: The company is facing a nongrowth period, which has led to budget cuts.

nonharmonic

IPA: /nɒnˈhɑːmənɪk/

KK: /nɑnˈhɑrmənɪk/

adjective

Definition: Not related to harmony or not having a harmonious quality.

Example: The nonharmonic tones in the music created a unique and interesting sound.

nonhemolytic

IPA: /nɒnˌhiːməˈlɪtɪk/

KK: /nɑnˈhɛməˌlɪtɪk/

adjective

Definition: Not causing the destruction of red blood cells.

Example: The nonhemolytic blood type is safe for transfusions.

nonhereditary

IPA: /nɒnˈhɛrɪˌdɛri/

KK: /nɑnˈhɛrɪˌdɛri/

adjective

Definition: This term describes something that is not inherited from parents or ancestors, meaning it does not come from family lineage.

Example: The condition was found to be nonhereditary, affecting only those without a family history of the disease.

nonheterosexual

IPA: //nɒnˌhɛtəroʊˈsɛkʃuəl//

KK: /nɑnˌhɛtərɪˈsoʊʃəl/

adjective

Definition: Describing someone who is not attracted exclusively to the opposite sex.

Example: Many people identify as nonheterosexual, embracing a range of sexual orientations.

noun

Definition: A person who is not attracted exclusively to members of the opposite sex.

Example: Many nonheterosexual individuals advocate for equal rights and representation.

nonhierarchical

IPA: /nɒnˈhaɪəˌrɑːkɪkəl/

KK: /nɑnˈhaɪərɑrkɪkəl/

adjective

Definition: Describing a system or organization where all members have equal authority and there is no ranking or hierarchy.

Example: In a nonhierarchical organization, everyone is encouraged to share their ideas equally.

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