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Exam: GRE (Verbal)

ordinariness

IPA: /ˌɔːrdɪˈnɛrɪnəs/

KK: /ɔrˈdɪnəˌrɪnəs/

noun

Definition: The state of being normal or average, without anything special or unique.

Example: The ordinariness of the town made it feel comfortable and familiar.

ordinate

IPA: /ˈɔːrdɪnət/

KK: /ˈɔrdɪnɪt/

adjective

Definition: Arranged in a regular pattern or rows, similar to how certain features are organized in nature.

Example: The butterfly's wings displayed an ordinate pattern of spots that fascinated the observers.

noun

Definition: A number that shows the position of a point on a graph, specifically the distance from the x-axis measured up or down.

Example: In the graph, the ordinate of the point is 5, indicating it is 5 units above the x-axis.

ordination

IPA: /ɔːrˈdeɪʃən/

KK: /ɔrˈdeɪʃən/

noun

Definition: The act of officially appointing someone to a religious position or the ceremony that marks this appointment.

Example: The ordination of the new priest took place in the cathedral last Sunday.

ordnance

IPA: /ˈɔːrdnəns/

KK: /ˈɔrdnəns/

noun

Definition: Military supplies and equipment, including weapons and ammunition, used by armed forces.

Example: The army received new ordnance to enhance their capabilities in the field.

organelle

IPA: /ɔːrˈɡænɛl/

KK: /ɔrˈɡænˌɛl/

noun

Definition: A specialized part of a cell that has a specific function, like producing energy or processing waste.

Example: The mitochondria are organelles that provide energy for the cell.

organicism

IPA: /ɔːrˈɡænɪzəm/

KK: /ɔrˈɡænɪzəm/

noun

Definition: The belief or theory that society or the universe functions like a living organism, where the whole is more important than its individual parts.

Example: The philosophy of organicism suggests that understanding the whole system is crucial for addressing societal issues.

organism

IPA: /ˈɔːɡənɪzəm/

KK: /ˈɔrɡənɪzəm/

noun

Definition: A living thing that can function independently, such as a plant, animal, or microorganism, made up of different parts that work together to support life.

Example: The scientist studied a single-celled organism under the microscope.

organismal

IPA: /ˌɔːrˈɡænɪzməl/

KK: /ɔrˈɡænɪzməl/

adjective

Definition: Relating to living things or organisms.

Example: The scientist studied organismal biology to understand how different species interact with their environment.

organismic

IPA: /ɔːˈɡænɪzɪk/

KK: /ɔrˈɡænɪzɪk/

adjective

Definition: Relating to living things or their structure and function.

Example: The organismic approach to biology emphasizes the interconnectedness of all living beings.

organochlorine

IPA: //ɔːrˈɡænəʊˌklɔːrɪn//

KK: /ɔrˈɡænəˌklɔrɪn/

adjective

Definition: Relating to a type of chemical compound that contains chlorine and is often used in pesticides.

Example: Organochlorine pesticides have been banned in many countries due to their harmful effects on the environment.

noun

Definition: A type of chemical compound that contains carbon and chlorine, often used as pesticides.

Example: Farmers used organochlorine pesticides to protect their crops from pests.

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