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Exam: GRE (Verbal)

obligate

IPA: /ˈɒblɪɡeɪt/

KK: /ˈɑblɪˌɡeɪt/

adjective

Definition: Absolutely necessary or essential, often referring to something that can only exist in a specific environment or under certain conditions.

Example: The obligate parasite cannot survive outside its host.

transitive verb

Definition: To bind someone by a legal or moral duty, making them do something or feel they must do something.

Example: The new law will obligate companies to provide health insurance for their employees.

obligated

IPA: /ˈɒblɪɡeɪtɪd/

KK: /ˈɑblɪˌɡeɪtɪd/

adjective

Definition: Having a duty or responsibility to do something; feeling that you must do something because of a promise or law.

Example: She felt obligated to help her friend move to a new apartment.

verb

Definition: To be required to do something because of a law, rule, or moral duty.

Example: She felt obligated to help her friend with the project.

obligately

IPA: /ˈɒblɪɡətli/

KK: /ˈɑblɪɡətli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that is required or necessary; something that must be done or followed.

Example: Some species of plants grow obligately in wet environments, meaning they need water to survive.

obligation

IPA: /ˌɒblɪˈɡeɪʃən/

KK: /ˌɑːblɪˈɡeɪʃən/

noun

Definition: A requirement to do something, often because of laws, rules, or personal commitments.

Example: She felt a strong obligation to help her friends in need.

obligatory

IPA: /əˈblɪɡətɔri/

KK: /əˈblɪɡəˌtɔri/

adjective

Definition: Something that is required or mandatory; it must be done or followed.

Example: Attendance at the meeting is obligatory for all employees.

oblige

IPA: /əˈblaɪdʒ/

KK: /əˈblaɪdʒ/

intransitive verb

Definition: To do something as a favor or service for someone.

Example: The musician obliged the audience with an extra song after their applause.

transitive verb

Definition: To make someone feel that they must do something for you, often because you have done something for them.

Example: She felt obliged to help her friend with the project.

obligee

IPA: /əˈblaɪdʒi/

KK: /əˈblaɪdʒi/

noun

Definition: A person or entity that is entitled to receive a benefit or service from another party, usually as part of a legal agreement or contract.

Example: In a loan agreement, the lender is the obligee who expects repayment from the borrower.

obligingness

IPA: /əˈblaɪdʒɪŋnəs/

KK: /əˈblaɪdʒɪŋnəs/

noun

Definition: The quality of being willing to help or do favors for others.

Example: Her obligingness made her very popular among her friends.

obligor

IPA: /əˈblɪɡər/

KK: /əˈblɪɡər/

noun

Definition: A person or entity that is legally bound to fulfill an obligation or contract with another party.

Example: The obligor must make the payments on time as specified in the contract.

oblique

IPA: /əˈbliːk/

KK: /əˈblik/

adjective

Definition: Describing something that is slanted or not straight; it can also refer to something that is indirect or misleading.

Example: The artist used oblique lines to create a sense of depth in the painting.

adverb

Definition: In a way that is not straight or direct, often at an angle.

Example: The artist painted the lines obliquely to create a sense of depth.

noun

Definition: A term used to describe something that is slanted or not straight, often referring to lines, directions, or specific muscles in the body.

Example: The artist used an oblique line to create depth in the painting.

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