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Exam: GRE (Verbal)

opportuneness

IPA: /ˌɒpəˈtjuːnəs/

KK: /ˌɑːpərˈtunəs/

noun

Definition: The quality of being suitable or advantageous at a particular time.

Example: The opportuneness of her arrival allowed us to discuss the project before the meeting.

opportunism

IPA: /ˌɒpəˈtjuːnɪzəm/

KK: /ˌɑːpərˈtunɪzəm/

noun

Definition: The practice of making the most of situations to gain an advantage, often without thinking about the long-term effects or moral principles.

Example: His opportunism in business led him to make quick decisions that sometimes backfired.

opportunist

IPA: /ˌɒpəˈtjuːnɪst/

KK: /ˌɑːpərˈtunɪst/

noun

Definition: A person who takes advantage of situations to gain something, often without considering ethics or the impact on others.

Example: He is known as an opportunist, always looking for ways to benefit himself at the expense of others.

opportunistic

IPA: /ˌɒpəˈtjuːnɪstɪk/

KK: /ˌɑːpərˈtunɪstɪk/

adjective

Definition: Describing someone or something that takes advantage of situations or opportunities, often in a way that is considered unethical or without regard for principles.

Example: The opportunistic businessman made a profit by exploiting the crisis.

opportunity

IPA: /ˌɒpəˈtjuːnɪti/

KK: /ɑpərˈtunɪti/

noun

Definition: A situation or condition that makes it possible to do something or achieve something.

Example: She took the opportunity to travel abroad for her studies.

opposability

IPA: /ˌɒpəˈzeɪbɪlɪti/

KK: /ɑːpəˈzeɪbɪlɪti/

noun

Definition: The quality or ability of a part of the body, especially a thumb, to be positioned opposite to the fingers, allowing for grasping and holding objects.

Example: The opposability of the human thumb is what allows us to grip tools effectively.

opposable

IPA: /əˈpoʊzəbl/

KK: /əˈpoʊzəbl/

adjective

Definition: Able to be placed opposite to something else, especially in reference to fingers or thumbs that can touch or grasp other fingers.

Example: Humans have opposable thumbs that allow them to grip objects tightly.

oppose

IPA: /əˈpoʊz/

KK: /əˈpoʊz/

intransitive verb

Definition: To act against something or someone; to disagree or resist.

Example: Many people oppose the new law because they believe it is unfair.

transitive verb

Definition: To disagree with or fight against something or someone.

Example: Many people oppose the new law because they believe it is unfair.

opposed

IPA: /əˈpoʊzd/

KK: /əˈpoʊzd/

adjective

Definition: Being against something or someone; not in agreement or support.

Example: She was opposed to the idea of changing the school schedule.

verb

Definition: To be against something or to disagree with it.

Example: She opposed the new policy because she believed it would harm the community.

opposer

IPA: /əˈpoʊzər/

KK: /əˈpōzər/

noun

Definition: A person who disagrees with or fights against something or someone.

Example: The opposer voiced their concerns during the meeting.

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