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Exam: GRE (Verbal)

opposing

IPA: /əˈpoʊzɪŋ/

KK: /əˈpoʊzɪŋ/

adjective

Definition: Describing something that is against or in conflict with something else.

Example: The opposing team played very well during the match.

verb

Definition: To be against something or to fight against it.

Example: They are opposing the new law that was proposed.

oppositeness

IPA: /ˈɒp.ə.zɪt.nəs/

KK: /ˈɑːpəzɪtnəs/

noun

Definition: The state of being completely different from something else.

Example: The oppositeness of light and darkness is a common theme in literature.

opposition

IPA: /ˌɒpəˈzɪʃən/

KK: /ɑːpəˈzɪʃən/

noun

Definition: A group or party that is against another group, especially in politics, or a situation where two things are in contrast or conflict.

Example: The opposition criticized the government's new policy during the debate.

oppositional

IPA: /ˌɒpəˈzɪʃənl/

KK: /ɑːpəˈzɪʃənl/

adjective

Definition: Relating to or showing disagreement or resistance to something.

Example: The oppositional behavior of the students made it difficult for the teacher to maintain order in the classroom.

oppositionist

IPA: /ˌɒpəˈzɪʃənɪst/

KK: /ˌɑːpəˈzɪʃənɪst/

noun

Definition: A person who is part of a group that opposes or disagrees with something, often in a political context.

Example: The oppositionist voiced their concerns during the debate.

oppress

IPA: /əˈprɛs/

KK: /əˈprɛs/

transitive verb

Definition: To treat someone or a group of people in a cruel and unfair way, often by using power or authority to control them.

Example: The government oppressed the citizens by limiting their freedoms and rights.

oppressed

IPA: /əˈprɛst/

KK: /əˈprɛst/

adjective

Definition: Experiencing harsh treatment or control, often by those in power, leading to a lack of freedom or rights.

Example: The oppressed people fought for their rights and freedom.

verb

Definition: To keep someone in a situation of hardship or unfair treatment, often by using power or authority.

Example: The people felt oppressed by the harsh laws imposed by the government.

oppression

IPA: /əˈprɛʃən/

KK: /əˈprɛʃən/

noun

Definition: The state or condition of being treated unfairly or cruelly, often by those in power, leading to suffering or hardship.

Example: Many people around the world still face oppression due to their beliefs or backgrounds.

oppressive

IPA: /əˈprɛsɪv/

KK: /əˈprɛsɪv/

adjective

Definition: Causing discomfort or hardship; harsh and difficult to endure, often related to unfair treatment or heavy feelings.

Example: The oppressive heat made it hard to concentrate during the meeting.

oppressively

IPA: /əˈprɛsɪvli/

KK: /əˈprɛsɪvli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that causes discomfort or hardship, often due to harsh conditions or treatment.

Example: The heat was oppressively high, making it difficult to stay outside for long.

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