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Exam: GRE (Verbal)

paltrier

IPA: /ˈpɔltri/

KK: /ˈpɔltri/

adjective

Definition: Referring to something that is of little value, importance, or worth; insignificant or trivial.

Example: The paltrier amount of money offered for the project was disappointing.

paltriest

IPA: //ˈpæltriɪst//

KK: /ˈpæltrɪɪst/

adjective

Definition: The smallest amount or the least significant; very small or insignificant.

Example: His contribution to the project was the paltriest of all, barely making a difference.

paltrily

IPA: /ˈpæl.trɪ.li/

KK: /ˈpæltrɪli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that is small, insignificant, or of little value.

Example: The project was funded paltrily, leaving many aspects underdeveloped.

paltriness

IPA: /ˈpɔːltri.nəs/

KK: /ˈpɔltrɪnəs/

noun

Definition: The quality of being small, insignificant, or of little value.

Example: The paltriness of the donation surprised everyone at the charity event.

paltry

IPA: /ˈpɔltri/

KK: /ˈpɔltri/

adjective

Definition: Something that is very small or insignificant in amount, value, or importance.

Example: The donation was paltry compared to the needs of the charity.

paludism

IPA: /pəˈluːdɪzəm/

KK: /pəˈluːdɪzəm/

noun

Definition: A disease caused by parasites that are transmitted to humans through the bites of infected mosquitoes, leading to symptoms like fever, chills, and flu-like illness.

Example: Paludism is a serious health issue in many tropical regions.

palynological

IPA: /ˌpælɪnəˈlɒdʒɪkəl/

KK: /pəˌlɪnəˈlɒdʒɪkəl/

adjective

Definition: Relating to the study of pollen and spores, especially in the context of geology and archaeology.

Example: The palynological analysis revealed important information about the ancient environment.

palynologically

IPA: /pəˌlɪnəˈlɒdʒɪkli/

KK: /pæˌlɪnəˈlɒdʒɪkli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that relates to the study of pollen and spores.

Example: The researchers analyzed the samples palynologically to understand the ancient climate.

palynologist

IPA: /pəˈlɪnəˌlɒdʒɪst/

KK: /pəˈlɪnəˌlɒdʒɪst/

noun

Definition: A person who studies pollen and spores, often to understand past climates and environments.

Example: The palynologist collected samples from the lake to analyze the ancient plant life.

palynology

IPA: /pəˈlɪnəˌlɒdʒi/

KK: /pəˈlɪnəˌlədʒi/

noun

Definition: The scientific study of tiny particles like pollen and spores, which are important for understanding plants and their reproduction.

Example: Palynology helps scientists learn about ancient climates by studying pollen found in sediment.

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