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Exam: GRE (Verbal)

obeisance

IPA: /oʊˈbeɪsəns/

KK: /oʊˈbeɪsəns/

noun

Definition: A movement or gesture that shows respect or submission to someone, often involving bending the body or lowering the head.

Example: He showed his obeisance by bowing deeply before the king.

obeisant

IPA: /oʊˈbiːsənt/

KK: /oʊˈbiːsənt/

adjective

Definition: Showing respect and willingness to obey; being polite and submissive in behavior.

Example: The obeisant servant bowed deeply before the king.

obelus

IPA: /ˈoʊbələs/

KK: /ˈoʊbələs/

noun

Definition: A symbol used in ancient texts to show that a part of the text is doubtful or questionable.

Example: The scholar used an obelus to indicate the uncertain passage in the manuscript.

obesity

IPA: /oʊˈbiːsɪti/

KK: /oʊˈbiːsɪti/

noun

Definition: A health condition where a person has an excessive amount of body fat, which can lead to various health problems.

Example: Obesity can increase the risk of heart disease and diabetes.

obfuscate

IPA: /ˈɒb.fə.skeɪt/

KK: /ˈɑb.fə.skeɪt/

transitive verb

Definition: To make something unclear or difficult to understand, often by confusing it or hiding the truth.

Example: The lawyer tried to obfuscate the facts during the trial.

obfuscation

IPA: /ˌɒb.fəˈskeɪ.ʃən/

KK: /ˌɑb.fəˈskeɪ.ʃən/

noun

Definition: The act of making something unclear or difficult to understand, often intentionally, to confuse or mislead.

Example: The obfuscation of the report made it hard for the team to understand the main issues.

obfuscatory

IPA: /ˌɒb.fəˈskeɪ.tər.i/

KK: /ˈɑb.fəˌskeɪ.tɔːr.i/

adjective

Definition: This word describes something that makes things unclear or confusing, often to hide the truth.

Example: The lawyer's obfuscatory language made it difficult for the jury to understand the case.

obituarist

IPA: /əˈbɪtʃuːərɪst/

KK: /əˈbɪtʃuːərɪst/

noun

Definition: A person who writes notices about someone's death, often highlighting their life and achievements.

Example: The obituarist wrote a touching tribute to the late author in the newspaper.

object

IPA: /ˈɒbdʒɛkt/

KK: /ˈɑbdʒɛkt/

adjective

Definition: Relating to or characteristic of an object, especially in programming or computing contexts.

Example: The object code is essential for the execution of the program.

intransitive verb

Definition: To express disagreement or disapproval about something.

Example: She objects to the new rules at work.

noun

Definition: A thing that can be seen or touched, or something that is the focus of attention or action.

Example: The teacher used a colorful object to explain the lesson.

transitive verb

Definition: To express or feel disapproval or opposition to something.

Example: Many people object to the new policy because they believe it is unfair.

objectification

IPA: /ˌɒb.dʒɛk.tɪ.fɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/

KK: /ˌɑbdʒɛk.tɪ.fɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/

noun

Definition: The act of treating a person or thing as an object rather than as a human being with feelings and rights.

Example: The objectification of individuals in media can lead to harmful stereotypes.

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