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Exam: GRE (Verbal)

appropriative

IPA: /əˈproʊpriˌeɪtɪv/

KK: /əˈproʊpriˌeɪtɪv/

adjective

Definition: Relating to taking something for oneself, often without permission or consideration for others.

Example: The artist faced criticism for his appropriative use of cultural symbols in his work.

appropriator

IPA: /əˈproʊpriˌeɪtər/

KK: /əˈproʊpriˌeɪtər/

noun

Definition: A person who takes something for their own use, often without permission or right.

Example: The appropriator took the funds intended for community projects.

approvable

IPA: /əˈpruːvəbl/

KK: /əˈpruːvəbl/

adjective

Definition: Able to be accepted or confirmed as satisfactory or valid.

Example: The proposal was deemed approvable after several revisions.

approval

IPA: /əˈpruːvəl/

KK: /əˈpruvəl/

noun

Definition: The feeling or expression of agreeing with or supporting something or someone.

Example: She received the committee's approval for her project proposal.

approximate

IPA: /əˈprɒk.sɪ.mət/

KK: /əˈprɒk.sɪ.mət/

adjective

Definition: Almost exact or correct; very similar to something else but not completely accurate.

Example: The approximate cost of the project is around $5,000.

intransitive verb

Definition: To come close to something in terms of amount, quality, or degree.

Example: The results of the experiment approximate the expected values closely.

transitive verb

Definition: To come close to or be nearly the same as something; to estimate or calculate a value that is close to the actual amount.

Example: The scientist tried to approximate the results of the experiment based on previous data.

approximation

IPA: /əˌprɒksɪˈmeɪʃən/

KK: /əˌprɒksɪˈmeɪʃən/

noun

Definition: A result that is close to the exact value but not exactly right, often used in math or estimation.

Example: The approximation of the answer was good enough for our calculations.

approximative

IPA: /əˈprɒksɪmətɪv/

KK: /əˈprɒksɪmətɪv/

adjective

Definition: Relating to an estimate or something that is not exact but close to a certain value.

Example: The approximative cost of the project was higher than expected.

appulse

IPA: /əˈpʌls/

KK: /əˈpələs/

noun

Definition: A close approach of two celestial objects, often referring to their alignment or interaction in space.

Example: The appulse of the planets created a stunning sight in the night sky.

appurtenance

IPA: /əˈpɜːrtənəns/

KK: /əˈpɜːrtənəns/

noun

Definition: An item or right that is added to something more important, often related to property or equipment used for a specific purpose.

Example: The appurtenance of the house included a garage and a small garden.

appurtenant

IPA: /əˈpɜːrtənənt/

KK: /əˈpɜːrtənənt/

adjective

Definition: Related to something that is an accessory or a supplementary part of a property or legal right.

Example: The appurtenant rights to the land include access to the water source.

noun

Definition: A thing that is added to something else, often providing additional support or functionality.

Example: The appurtenant structures around the main building enhance its overall design.

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