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Exam: GRE (Verbal)

occult

IPA: /əˈkʌlt/

KK: /əˈkʌlt/

adjective

Definition: Relating to things that are hidden, secret, or not easily understood, often associated with mysterious or supernatural phenomena.

Example: Many people are fascinated by the occult and its secrets.

intransitive verb

Definition: To become hidden or blocked from view, often at regular intervals.

Example: The moon occults the stars as it passes in front of them.

noun

Definition: The study or practice of supernatural or mystical phenomena, often involving secret knowledge or hidden truths.

Example: She has always been fascinated by the occult and spends her weekends reading about ancient rituals.

transitive verb

Definition: To hide or make something disappear from sight or knowledge.

Example: The magician used a trick to occult the rabbit from the audience's view.

occultation

IPA: /əˌkʌlˈteɪʃən/

KK: /ɑːˈkʌlˌteɪʃən/

noun

Definition: The act of one celestial body passing in front of another, blocking it from view, often used in astronomy to describe events like eclipses.

Example: The occultation of the star by the moon was visible from our location last night.

occultist

IPA: /əˈkʌltɪst/

KK: /əˈkʌltɪst/

noun

Definition: A person who studies or practices hidden or mysterious knowledge, often related to magic or the supernatural.

Example: The occultist held a secret meeting to discuss ancient rituals.

occultly

IPA: /əˈkʌltli/

KK: /əˈkʌltli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that is mysterious or hidden, often related to supernatural or magical practices.

Example: The magician performed his tricks occultly, leaving the audience in awe of his mysterious abilities.

occupation

IPA: /ˌɒk.jʊˈpeɪ.ʃən/

KK: /ɑˈkjuː.peɪ.ʃən/

noun

Definition: A job or profession that someone does to earn a living.

Example: Her occupation is a teacher at the local school.

occupational

IPA: /ˌɒk.jʊˈpeɪ.ʃən.əl/

KK: /ɑkˈjʊpeɪʃənl/

adjective

Definition: Relating to a person's job or profession.

Example: Many workers face occupational hazards in their daily tasks.

occupationally

IPA: /ˌɒk.jʊˈpeɪ.ʃən.əli/

KK: /ˌɑk.jəˈpeɪ.ʃən.əl.i/

adverb

Definition: In a way that relates to a person's job or profession.

Example: She is occupationally trained to handle emergencies in the workplace.

occur

IPA: /əˈkɜːr/

KK: /əˈkɜr/

intransitive verb

Definition: To happen or take place; to be found or appear in a certain place or situation.

Example: The meeting will occur next week.

occurrence

IPA: /əˈkʌrəns/

KK: /əˈkɜr.əns/

noun

Definition: An event or situation that happens or takes place.

Example: The occurrence of the solar eclipse attracted many spectators.

occurrent

IPA: /əˈkʌrənt/

KK: /əˈkɜr ənt/

adjective

Definition: Relating to something that is happening or existing at the present time.

Example: The occurrent events in the city have drawn a lot of attention from the media.

noun

Definition: An event or occurrence that happens at a specific time.

Example: The sudden rain was an unexpected occurrent during our picnic.

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