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Exam: GRE (Verbal)

obscurity

IPA: /əbˈskjʊə.rɪ.ti/

KK: /əbˈskjʊrɪti/

noun

Definition: The state of being unknown or not well understood; something that is not clear or is difficult to comprehend.

Example: The author's early works were written in obscurity, only gaining recognition years later.

obsequies

IPA: //əbˈsiːkwiz//

KK: /ɑbˈsɛkwiːz/

noun

Definition: Ceremonies or rituals performed in connection with a funeral.

Example: The family arranged for the obsequies to honor their loved one.

obsequious

IPA: /əbˈsiːkwiəs/

KK: /əbˈsiːkwiəs/

adjective

Definition: Showing too much willingness to serve or please someone, often in a way that seems insincere or overly eager.

Example: The obsequious assistant always agreed with his boss, hoping to gain favor.

obsequiously

IPA: /əbˈsiːkwiəsli/

KK: /əbˈsiːkwiəsli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that shows too much willingness to serve or please someone, often in a flattering or insincere manner.

Example: He obsequiously agreed with everything the boss said, hoping to gain favor.

obsequiousness

IPA: /əbˈsiːkwiəsnəs/

KK: /əbˈsiːkwiəsnəs/

noun

Definition: The quality of being overly eager to please or serve someone, often in a way that is insincere or excessive.

Example: His obsequiousness towards his boss made his colleagues uncomfortable.

obsequy

IPA: /əbˈsiːkwi/

KK: /ɑbˈsɛkwi/

noun

Definition: A ceremony or ritual held to honor someone who has died, often involving burial or cremation.

Example: The family gathered to pay their respects during the obsequy for their beloved grandmother.

observability

IPA: /əˌbˈzɜːrvəˈbɪləti/

KK: /əbˈzɜrvəˌbɪlɪti/

noun

Definition: A way to describe how easily something can be seen or noticed.

Example: The observability of the system allows engineers to quickly identify issues.

observable

IPA: /əˈbˈzɜːrvəbl/

KK: /əbˈzɜrvəbl/

adjective

Definition: Something that can be seen or noticed; it is noticeable or worthy of attention.

Example: The changes in the weather were observable over the course of the week.

noun

Definition: A characteristic or quality that can be seen or measured directly.

Example: The observable of the experiment was the change in temperature over time.

observably

IPA: /əˈbɜːrvəblɪ/

KK: /əbˈzɜrvəblɪ/

adverb

Definition: In a way that can be seen or noticed; able to be observed or detected.

Example: The changes in the experiment were observably significant, showing clear results.

observance

IPA: /əbˈzɜːrvəns/

KK: /əbˈzɜrvəns/

noun

Definition: The act of following or respecting a rule, law, or custom, often related to religious or cultural practices.

Example: The observance of traditions is important in many cultures.

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