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Exam: GRE (Verbal)

oceanographer

IPA: /oʊˈʃənəˌɡræfər/

KK: /oʊˈʃənəˌgræfər/

noun

Definition: A person who studies the ocean and its various aspects, including its physical, chemical, and biological properties.

Example: The oceanographer collected samples from the deep sea to analyze marine life.

oceanographic

IPA: /ˌoʊʃəˈnɒɡrəfɪk/

KK: /oʊˌsiːəˈnɒɡrəfɪk/

adjective

Definition: Connected to the study of oceans and their properties, including their physical, chemical, and biological aspects.

Example: The oceanographic research team collected data on marine life and water quality.

oceanography

IPA: /oʊˌʃənˈɒɡrəfi/

KK: /oʊˌʃənˈɒɡrəfi/

noun

Definition: The scientific study of the ocean, including its physical and chemical properties, marine life, and the processes that occur within it.

Example: She decided to study oceanography because she loves the ocean and wants to understand it better.

oceanologist

IPA: /oʊˈʃənəˌlədʒɪst/

KK: /oʊˈʃənəˌlədʒɪst/

noun

Definition: A person who studies the ocean, including its ecosystems, currents, and marine life.

Example: The oceanologist conducted research on the effects of pollution on coral reefs.

oceanology

IPA: /oʊˈʃənˌɑlədʒi/

KK: /oʊˈʃənˌɑlədʒi/

noun

Definition: The study of the ocean, including its physical, chemical, and biological properties.

Example: She decided to study oceanology because she loves the sea and marine life.

ochlocracy

IPA: /ɒkˈlɒkrəsi/

KK: /ɑkˈlɑkrəsi/

noun

Definition: A type of government where the control is in the hands of a large group of people, often leading to chaotic or mob-like behavior.

Example: In an ochlocracy, decisions are made by the crowd rather than through established laws or leaders.

ochlocrat

IPA: /ˈɒkləˌkræt/

KK: /ˈɑːkləˌkræt/

noun

Definition: A person who supports or believes in the idea of mob rule, where the majority can control or influence decisions, often disregarding established laws or authority.

Example: The ochlocrat argued that the will of the people should always take precedence over the law.

ochlocratic

IPA: /ˌɒkləˈkrætɪk/

KK: /ɑkˈlɑkrətɪk/

adjective

Definition: Relating to a form of government in which the mob or a large group of people has control, often leading to disorder or chaos.

Example: The ochlocratic rule in the city led to widespread unrest and confusion among the citizens.

octahedral

IPA: /ɒkˈteɪdrəl/

KK: /ɑkˈteɪdrəl/

adjective

Definition: Describing a shape that has eight flat surfaces or faces.

Example: The crystal had an octahedral shape, making it look like two pyramids joined at their bases.

octahedrally

IPA: /ˌɒk.təˈhɛd.rə.li/

KK: /ɑkˈteɪhɛdrəli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that relates to or resembles an octahedron, which is a solid shape with eight faces.

Example: The crystals formed octahedrally, creating a unique geometric pattern.

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