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Exam: GRE (Verbal)

palpate

IPA: /N/A/

KK: /N/A/

adjective

Definition: Not a valid English word.

Example: Not available.

transitive verb

Definition: To examine or explore a part of the body by feeling it with the hands, often to check for any abnormalities or to assess its condition.

Example: The doctor will palpate your abdomen to check for any issues.

palpation

IPA: /pælˈpeɪʃən/

KK: /pælˈpeɪʃən/

noun

Definition: The process of examining a person's body by feeling it with the hands to check for any medical issues, like swelling or pain.

Example: The doctor used palpation to check for any abnormalities in the patient's abdomen.

palpebra

IPA: /ˈpæl.pə.brə/

KK: /pæl'pebrə/

noun

Definition: A thin fold of skin that covers and protects the eye.

Example: She blinked her palpebra to keep her eyes moist.

palpebral

IPA: /ˈpæl.pə.brəl/

KK: /pælˈpiːbrəl/

adjective

Definition: Related to the eyelids or situated near them.

Example: The doctor examined the palpebral area for any signs of irritation.

palpitant

IPA: //ˈpæl.pɪ.tənt//

KK: /ˈpæl.pɪ.tənt/

adjective

Definition: Describing something that is shaking or trembling, often in a way that suggests a strong emotional response or physical reaction.

Example: The palpitant rhythm of the music made everyone want to dance.

palpitate

IPA: /ˈpæl.pɪ.teɪt/

KK: /ˈpæl.pɪ.teɪt/

intransitive verb

Definition: To beat quickly or irregularly, often referring to the heart; to throb or shake slightly.

Example: After running up the stairs, I could feel my heart palpitate.

palpitation

IPA: /ˌpæl.pɪˈteɪ.ʃən/

KK: /pælˈpɪteɪʃən/

noun

Definition: A fast or irregular heartbeat that can feel like a fluttering or pounding in the chest.

Example: After running up the stairs, I felt a strong palpitation in my chest.

palsied

IPA: /ˈpɔːl.zid/

KK: /ˈpælzid/

adjective

Definition: Having a condition that causes weakness or loss of control in muscles, often resulting in shaking or trembling.

Example: After the accident, his hand was palsied, making it difficult for him to write.

palter

IPA: /ˈpɔːltər/

KK: /ˈpɔltər/

intransitive verb

Definition: To act in a way that is not straightforward or honest, often by avoiding the truth or being vague.

Example: He tends to palter when asked about his true intentions.

paltering

IPA: /ˈpɔːltərɪŋ/

KK: /ˈpɔltərɪŋ/

noun

Definition: The act of being dishonest or misleading in negotiations or discussions, often by avoiding the truth or being evasive.

Example: His paltering during the negotiations led to a lack of trust among the parties involved.

verb

Definition: To speak or act in a way that is deliberately misleading or evasive, often by using ambiguous language.

Example: He was paltering during the negotiation, avoiding direct answers to important questions.

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