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Exam: GRE (Verbal)

obtainment

IPA: /əˈbteɪnmənt/

KK: /əbˈteɪnmənt/

noun

Definition: The action of getting or acquiring something.

Example: The obtainment of the necessary permits took longer than expected.

obtrude

IPA: /əbˈtruːd/

KK: /əbˈtruːd/

intransitive verb

Definition: To force oneself into a situation or to become noticeable in a way that is unwelcome or unwanted.

Example: He tends to obtrude his opinions during discussions, even when they are not asked for.

transitive verb

Definition: To push or force something forward or into a place where it is unwelcome or unwanted.

Example: He did not mean to obtrude his opinions on others during the discussion.

obtruder

IPA: /əbˈtruːdə/

KK: /əbˈtruːdər/

noun

Definition: A person who intrudes or forces themselves into a situation or conversation without invitation or welcome.

Example: The obtruder interrupted our meeting with unnecessary comments.

obtrusion

IPA: /əbˈtruːʒən/

KK: /əbˈtruːʒən/

noun

Definition: An act of interfering or intruding into a space or situation where one is not welcome.

Example: The obtrusion of the new building into the historic district caused a lot of controversy.

obtrusive

IPA: /əbˈtruːsɪv/

KK: /əbˈtruːsɪv/

adjective

Definition: Something that stands out too much or is too noticeable, often in a way that is unwelcome or annoying.

Example: The obtrusive advertisements made it hard to enjoy the view.

obtrusively

IPA: /əbˈtruːsɪvli/

KK: /əbˈtruːsɪvli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that is noticeable or intrusive, often in a way that is unwelcome or inappropriate.

Example: The decorations were placed obtrusively around the room, making it hard to focus on anything else.

obtrusiveness

IPA: /əbˈtruːsɪvnəs/

KK: /əbˈtruːsɪvnəs/

noun

Definition: The quality of being noticeable in a way that is unwelcome or intrusive.

Example: Her obtrusiveness made it difficult for others to express their opinions freely.

obtund

IPA: /əbˈtʌnd/

KK: /ɑbˈtʌnd/

transitive verb

Definition: To make something less intense or to dull its effect.

Example: The medication helped to obtund the pain after the surgery.

obtunded

IPA: //əbˈtʌnd//

KK: /ɑbˈtʌnd/

adjective

Definition: Describing a person who is not fully alert or aware of their surroundings, often appearing confused or disoriented.

Example: After the accident, he seemed obtunded and did not respond to questions.

verb

Definition: To dull or reduce the intensity of something, often referring to sensations or feelings.

Example: The medication helped to obtund the patient's pain during recovery.

obturate

IPA: //əbˈtjuːreɪt//

KK: /ɑbˈtjuːreɪt/

transitive verb

Definition: To block or close something, especially a passage or opening.

Example: The dentist had to obturate the tooth to prevent further decay.

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