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Exam: GRE (Verbal)

apprise

IPA: /əˈpraɪz/

KK: /əˈpraɪz/

transitive verb

Definition: To inform someone about something or to give them information.

Example: She will apprise her team of the changes in the project.

apprize

IPA: /əˈpraɪz/

KK: /əˈpraɪz/

transitive verb

Definition: To recognize the worth or value of something.

Example: It is important to apprize your assets before selling them.

approach

IPA: /əˈproʊtʃ/

KK: /əˈproʊtʃ/

intransitive verb

Definition: To come closer in distance or time.

Example: As the deadline approaches, I need to work harder.

noun

Definition: A way to get closer to something or someone, or a method for dealing with a situation.

Example: The teacher's approach to teaching math helped the students understand better.

transitive verb

Definition: To start dealing with or working on something, or to come close to something in quality or condition.

Example: She decided to approach the problem from a different angle.

approachability

IPA: /əˌproʊtʃəˈbɪləti/

KK: /əˌproʊtʃəˈbɪləti/

noun

Definition: The quality of being friendly and easy to talk to, making others feel comfortable to approach you.

Example: Her approachability made her popular among her colleagues.

approbation

IPA: /ˌæprəˈbeɪʃən/

KK: /ˌæprəˈbeɪʃən/

noun

Definition: A positive expression of approval or praise for someone or something.

Example: The artist received widespread approbation for her latest exhibition.

approbatory

IPA: /ˌæprəˈboʊtəri/

KK: /ˈæprəˌboʊtəri/

adjective

Definition: Having a tendency to express approval or praise.

Example: The teacher gave an approbatory nod after the student presented his project.

appropriable

IPA: /əˈproʊpriəbl/

KK: /əˈproʊpriəbl/

adjective

Definition: Something that can be taken or used by someone, often referring to resources or funds that can be allocated or assigned.

Example: The appropriable funds will be used for community development projects.

appropriate

IPA: /əˈproʊpriət/

KK: /əˈproʊpriət/

adjective

Definition: Suitable for a specific situation, person, or purpose; fitting and proper.

Example: It is important to wear appropriate clothing for the job interview.

transitive verb

Definition: To take something for one's own use, often without permission, or to set aside something for a specific purpose.

Example: The committee decided to appropriate funds for the new library project.

appropriateness

IPA: /əˈproʊpriət.nəs/

KK: /əˈproʊpriət.nəs/

noun

Definition: The quality of being suitable or proper in a particular situation.

Example: The appropriateness of her comments was questioned during the meeting.

appropriation

IPA: /əˌproʊpriˈeɪʃən/

KK: /əˌproʊpriˈeɪʃən/

noun

Definition: The act of taking something for one's own use, often without permission, or the allocation of funds for a specific purpose.

Example: The government passed an appropriation bill to fund the new school project.

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