Exam: GRE (Verbal)

Definition: Very angry or furious, often to the point of being unable to speak or act normally.

Example: He became apoplectic when he heard the news about the unfair decision.

Definition: In a way that shows extreme anger or rage, often to the point of being unable to speak or act normally.

Example: He reacted apoplectically when he heard the news about the unfair decision.

Definition: A sudden and severe medical condition caused by bleeding in the brain, often leading to loss of consciousness or paralysis. It can also refer to a fit of extreme anger.

Example: The news of the scandal caused such apoplexy among the board members that they could hardly speak.

Definition: A process in which cells intentionally break down and die in a controlled way, often to remove damaged or unnecessary cells from the body.

Example: Apoptosis is essential for maintaining healthy tissue by eliminating old or damaged cells.

Definition: Relating to a process of programmed cell death that occurs in multicellular organisms.

Example: The researchers studied the apoptotic cells to understand how they contribute to tissue development.

Definition: A situation where someone shows doubt or uncertainty about a question, often used for effect in speaking or writing.

Example: The speaker used aporia to engage the audience by expressing uncertainty about the topic.

Definition: Describing something that is easily seen and serves as a warning to potential predators, often indicating that it is toxic or harmful.

Example: The bright colors of the poison dart frog are aposematic, signaling to predators that it is not safe to eat.

Definition: A sudden stop in the middle of a sentence, where the speaker does not finish their thought, often because they are hesitant or unwilling to continue.

Example: In her speech, she used aposiopesis to emphasize her emotions, saying, "I just can't believe that you would—" and then she paused.

Definition: Relating to a sudden break in speech or writing, where a thought is left unfinished or interrupted.

Example: The speaker's aposiopetic style left the audience hanging, wondering what he would say next.

Definition: The act of rejecting or abandoning a religious faith or belief.

Example: His apostasy shocked his family, who had always been devout.