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Exam: GRE (Verbal)

obsoleteness

IPA: /ˌɑb.səˈliːt.nəs/

KK: /ɑbˈsɔlɪtnəs/

noun

Definition: The quality or state of being outdated or no longer in use.

Example: The obsoleteness of the technology made it difficult for the company to compete.

obstacle

IPA: /ˈɒbstəkl/

KK: /ˈɑbstəkl/

noun

Definition: Something that blocks or makes it difficult to move forward or achieve something.

Example: The fallen tree was an obstacle on the hiking trail.

obstetric

IPA: /ɒbˈstɛtrɪk/

KK: /ɑbˈstɛtrɪk/

adjective

Definition: Relating to the medical field that deals with pregnancy, childbirth, and the care of women before and after giving birth.

Example: The obstetric team was ready to assist with the delivery.

obstetrical

IPA: /ˌɒbˈstɛtrɪkəl/

KK: /ɑbˈstɛtrɪkəl/

adjective

Definition: Related to the medical field that deals with childbirth and the care of women giving birth.

Example: The obstetrical team was ready to assist with the delivery.

obstetrically

IPA: /ˌɒb.stəˈtrɪk.li/

KK: /ɑbˈstɛtrɪkli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that relates to the branch of medicine dealing with childbirth and the care of women giving birth.

Example: The doctor explained the procedure obstetrically to ensure the patient understood the risks involved.

obstetrics

IPA: /ɒbˈstɛtrɪks/

KK: /ɑbˈstɛtrɪks/

noun

Definition: This is a field of medicine focused on the health care of women during pregnancy, childbirth, and the time after giving birth.

Example: She decided to specialize in obstetrics to help women during their pregnancies.

obstinacy

IPA: /ˈɒb.stɪ.nə.si/

KK: /ˈɑbstəˌnəsi/

noun

Definition: The quality of being very stubborn and refusing to change one's mind or behavior.

Example: His obstinacy made it difficult for the team to reach a consensus.

obstinate

IPA: /ˈɒb.stɪ.nət/

KK: /ˈɑbstɪnɪt/

adjective

Definition: Refusing to change one's mind or actions despite good reasons to do so; stubborn.

Example: She was obstinate about her decision to move to another city, even though her friends advised against it.

obstinately

IPA: /ˈɒb.stɪ.nət.li/

KK: /ˈɑbstəˌnɛtli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that shows stubbornness or refusal to change one's mind or actions.

Example: She obstinately refused to listen to anyone else's advice.

obstinateness

IPA: /ˈɒb.stɪ.nət.nəs/

KK: /ˈɑbstəˌneɪnəs/

noun

Definition: The quality of being stubborn and refusing to change one's mind or actions, even when it may be unreasonable to do so.

Example: His obstinateness made it difficult for him to accept help from others.

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