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Exam: GRE (Verbal)

obliquely

IPA: /əˈbliːkli/

KK: /əˈblikli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that is not straightforward or direct; at an angle or slant.

Example: She looked at him obliquely, avoiding direct eye contact.

obliqueness

IPA: /əˈbliːk.nəs/

KK: /əˈbliknəs/

noun

Definition: The quality or state of being slanted or not straightforward; it can refer to angles, directions, or even ideas that are not direct or clear.

Example: The obliqueness of the mountain's slope made it difficult to climb.

obliquity

IPA: /əˈblɪk.wɪ.ti/

KK: /əˈblɪk.wɪ.ti/

noun

Definition: A state of being slanted or not straight, often referring to a deviation from a straight line or direction. It can also mean a lack of straightforwardness in behavior or expression.

Example: The obliquity of the building's design made it stand out in the city skyline.

obliterate

IPA: /əˈblɪtəreɪt/

KK: /əˈblɪtəˌreɪt/

transitive verb

Definition: To completely destroy or remove something so that nothing remains.

Example: The flood obliterated the small town, leaving only ruins behind.

obliteration

IPA: /əˌblɪtəˈreɪʃən/

KK: /əˌblitəˈreɪʃən/

noun

Definition: The act of completely destroying or removing something so that it no longer exists.

Example: The obliteration of the old building made way for a new park.

obliterative

IPA: /əˈblɪtəˌreɪtɪv/

KK: /əˈblɪtəˌreɪtɪv/

adjective

Definition: Having the quality of destroying or removing completely; causing something to be forgotten or erased.

Example: The obliterative effects of the storm left the town in ruins.

obliterator

IPA: /əˈblɪtəˌreɪtə/

KK: /əˈblɪtəˌreɪtər/

noun

Definition: A person or thing that completely destroys or removes something, leaving no trace behind.

Example: The obliterator of the evidence ensured that no one would find out the truth.

oblivion

IPA: /əˈblɪviən/

KK: /əˈblɪvɪən/

noun

Definition: A state of being forgotten or not remembered; total forgetfulness.

Example: After years of neglect, the old building fell into oblivion.

oblivious

IPA: /əˈblɪviəs/

KK: /əˈblɪviəs/

adjective

Definition: Not aware of or concerned about what is happening around you.

Example: She was oblivious to the noise outside while she was reading her book.

obliviousness

IPA: /əˈblɪviəsnəs/

KK: /əˈblɪviəsnəs/

noun

Definition: The state of not being aware of or concerned about what is happening around you.

Example: Her obliviousness to the noise around her made it easy for her to concentrate on her work.

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