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Exam: GRE (Verbal)

orchiectomy

IPA: /ɔːrˈkiːɛk.tə.mi/

KK: /ɔrˈkiːɛkˌtɑːmi/

noun

Definition: A surgical procedure to remove one or both testicles from the body.

Example: The doctor recommended an orchiectomy to treat the patient's condition.

orchitis

IPA: /ɔːrˈkaɪtɪs/

KK: /ɔrˈkaɪtɪs/

noun

Definition: A medical condition where one or both testicles become swollen and inflamed, usually due to an infection or injury.

Example: The doctor diagnosed him with orchitis after he complained of severe pain in his groin.

orcinol

IPA: /ˈɔːrsɪnɒl/

KK: /ˈɔr.sɪ.nɔl/

noun

Definition: A natural compound found in certain lichens, used in making dyes and in some chemical tests.

Example: Orcinol is often used in laboratories for various chemical reactions.

ordain

IPA: /ɔːrˈdeɪn/

KK: /ɔrˈdeɪn/

transitive verb

Definition: To officially appoint someone to a religious position or to declare something as a rule or order.

Example: The bishop will ordain new priests during the ceremony.

ordained

IPA: /ɔːrˈdeɪnd/

KK: /ɔrˈdeɪnd/

adjective

Definition: Having been officially appointed or recognized, especially in a religious context.

Example: He was ordained as a minister after completing his theological studies.

verb

Definition: To officially establish or appoint someone to a position, especially in a religious context.

Example: He was ordained as a priest after completing his studies.

ordainment

IPA: /ɔːrˈdeɪnmənt/

KK: /ɔrˈdeɪnmənt/

noun

Definition: The act of officially appointing someone to a religious position or role, often involving a ceremony.

Example: The ordainment of the new priest took place in the church last Sunday.

ordeal

IPA: /ɔːrˈdɪəl/

KK: /ɔrˈdil/

noun

Definition: A very difficult or painful experience that tests a person's character or endurance.

Example: Going through the surgery was a real ordeal for her.

orderliness

IPA: /ˈɔːrdərlinəs/

KK: /ˈɔrdərlinəs/

noun

Definition: The state of being organized and arranged in a neat and systematic way.

Example: The orderliness of her desk helped her focus on her work.

ordinal

IPA: /ˈɔːrdɪnəl/

KK: /ˈɔrdənl/

adjective

Definition: Relating to a position in a sequence or series, such as first, second, or third.

Example: In the race, she finished in third place, which is her ordinal position.

noun

Definition: A type of number that indicates position or order in a sequence, such as first, second, or third.

Example: In the race, she finished in third place, which is an ordinal position.

ordinance

IPA: /ˈɔːrdɪnəns/

KK: /ˈɔrdɪnəns/

noun

Definition: A law or rule made by a local government or authority that regulates something in a community.

Example: The city council passed an ordinance to limit noise levels in residential areas.

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