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Exam: GRE (Verbal)

apparent

IPA: /əˈpærənt/

KK: /əˈpɛrənt/

adjective

Definition: Something that is easy to see or understand; it seems to be true or real, but it may not be.

Example: The apparent difference between the two products is not as significant as it seems.

apparentness

IPA: /əˈpɛrəntnəs/

KK: /əˈpɛrəntnəs/

noun

Definition: The condition of being clear or easy to see; the quality of being obvious or evident.

Example: The apparentness of her happiness made everyone around her smile.

apparition

IPA: /ˌæpəˈrɪʃən/

KK: /æpəˈrɪʃən/

noun

Definition: A ghostly figure or a vision that appears suddenly, often unexpectedly.

Example: The old house was said to be haunted by an apparition that frightened visitors.

apparitional

IPA: /əˈpærɪʃənl/

KK: /əˈpærɪʃənl/

adjective

Definition: Relating to a ghost or spirit; having a ghostly or spectral quality.

Example: The apparitional figure appeared suddenly in the dim light of the room.

appeal

IPA: /əˈpiːl/

KK: /əˈpil/

intransitive verb

Definition: To make a serious request for something, often for help or support.

Example: She decided to appeal to the committee for more funding.

noun

Definition: A serious request for something, often made to a higher authority or in a legal context. It can also refer to the ability to attract interest or attention.

Example: The charity made an appeal for donations to help those in need.

transitive verb

Definition: To request a higher court to review a decision made by a lower court.

Example: The lawyer decided to appeal the court's decision.

appealability

IPA: /əˈpiːləbɪlɪti/

KK: /əˈpiləˌbɪlɪti/

noun

Definition: The quality of being able to be reviewed by a higher court.

Example: The appealability of the case was confirmed by the judge.

appealable

IPA: /əˈpiːləbl/

KK: /əˈpiləbl/

adjective

Definition: Something that can be taken to a higher court for a decision or review.

Example: The case was deemed appealable, allowing the defendant to seek a higher court's judgment.

appeasable

IPA: /əˈpiːzəbl/

KK: /əˈpiːzəbl/

adjective

Definition: Capable of being calmed or satisfied.

Example: The appeasable nature of the child made it easy for the parents to soothe him during tantrums.

appeasement

IPA: /əˈpiːzmənt/

KK: /əˈpiːzmənt/

noun

Definition: The act of making someone less angry or hostile by giving them what they want or making concessions.

Example: The government's policy of appeasement was intended to avoid conflict with neighboring countries.

appeaser

IPA: /əˈpiːzər/

KK: /əˈpiːzər/

noun

Definition: A person who tries to calm someone down or make them less angry by giving in to their demands or requests.

Example: The leader was seen as an appeaser for agreeing to the demands of the protestors.

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