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Exam: GRE (Verbal)

ophthalmoscopy

IPA: /ɒfˈθæl.məˌskəʊ.pi/

KK: /ɔfˈθæl.məˌskə.pi/

noun

Definition: A medical examination technique used to look at the inside of the eye, particularly the retina and optic nerve, using a special instrument called an ophthalmoscope.

Example: The doctor performed an ophthalmoscopy to check for any signs of eye disease.

opiate

IPA: /ˈoʊ.pi.eɪt/

KK: /ˈoʊpiˌeɪt/

adjective

Definition: Relating to or containing opium, often causing sleepiness or dullness.

Example: The doctor prescribed an opiate medication to help manage the patient's pain.

noun

Definition: A type of drug that comes from opium and is used to relieve pain or induce sleep. It can also refer to substances that have a calming effect on the mind and body.

Example: The doctor prescribed an opiate to help manage the patient's severe pain after surgery.

transitive verb

Definition: To make someone less aware of pain or problems, often by using a drug that has a calming effect.

Example: The doctor decided to opiate the patient to relieve his suffering during the procedure.

opiated

IPA: /oʊˈpiː.eɪ.tɪd/

KK: /oʊˈpiː.eɪ.tɪd/

adjective

Definition: Describes someone or something that has been treated with or is affected by a substance that dulls pain or induces sleep, often derived from opium.

Example: After the surgery, he felt opiated and drowsy due to the medication.

verb

Definition: To have administered or taken a drug that causes sleep or pain relief, often derived from opium.

Example: The doctor opiated the patient to help manage their severe pain after surgery.

opine

IPA: /əˈpaɪn/

KK: /o'paɪn/

transitive verb

Definition: To express a personal belief or judgment about something.

Example: She opined that the new policy would benefit everyone.

opinionated

IPA: /əˈpɪn.jə.neɪ.tɪd/

KK: /əˈpɪn.jə.neɪ.tɪd/

adjective

Definition: Having strong beliefs or opinions about something and often expressing them in a way that does not allow for other viewpoints.

Example: She is very opinionated about politics and often shares her views with others.

opinionatedness

IPA: /əˌpɪn.jəˈneɪ.tɪd.nəs/

KK: /əˈpɪnjəˌneɪtɪdnəs/

noun

Definition: The quality of having strong and often unreasonable beliefs or opinions about something.

Example: Her opinionatedness made it difficult for her to accept other viewpoints during the discussion.

opinionative

IPA: /əˈpɪn.jə.neɪ.tɪv/

KK: /əˈpɪnjəˌneɪtɪv/

adjective

Definition: Relating to or based on personal beliefs or views rather than facts.

Example: She has an opinionative approach to discussions, often sharing her views strongly.

opioid

IPA: /ˈoʊ.pi.ɔɪd/

KK: /ˈoʊpiˌɔɪd/

adjective

Definition: Relating to or derived from a class of drugs that are used to relieve pain and can be addictive.

Example: The doctor prescribed an opioid to help manage the patient's severe pain.

noun

Definition: A type of drug that is similar to opiates and can relieve pain, but is not made from opium.

Example: Doctors sometimes prescribe opioids to help manage severe pain after surgery.

opportune

IPA: /ˌɒpəˈtjuːn/

KK: /ɑːpərˈtun/

adjective

Definition: Happening at a good or suitable time, making it favorable for a specific situation or purpose.

Example: The rain was opportune for the farmers, as it helped their crops grow.

opportunely

IPA: /ˌɒpəˈtjuːnli/

KK: /ˈɑːpərˌtunli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that is suitable or beneficial at a specific time.

Example: She arrived at the meeting opportunely, just as the discussion was starting.

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