Exam: GRE (Verbal)

Definition: A type of tissue found in plants and organs that is responsible for the main functions, such as photosynthesis and storage, and is made up of thin-walled cells.

Example: The parenchyma in the leaves helps in photosynthesis and storing nutrients.

Definition: Relating to the functional tissue of an organ, especially in contrast to the connective or supportive tissue.

Example: The doctor explained that the parenchymal cells are crucial for the organ's function.

Definition: Relating to the functional tissue of an organ, especially in plants and animals, that is responsible for carrying out specific functions.

Example: The parenchymatous cells in the plant are essential for photosynthesis and storage.

Definition: Referring to a method of delivering medication or nutrients directly into the body, bypassing the digestive system, often through injections.

Example: The doctor recommended a parenteral route for administering the medication to ensure quick absorption.

Definition: In a way that involves administering substances directly into the body, bypassing the digestive system.

Example: The medication was given parenterally to ensure quick absorption.

Definition: To put words or phrases inside parentheses to show that they are additional information or not essential to the main point.

Example: In the sentence, she explained her point (which was very clear), using parentheses to parenthesize extra details.

Definition: Relating to or resembling parentheses, often used to describe something that is added as an aside or that digresses from the main point.

Example: The parenthetic remarks in her essay made it difficult to follow her main argument.

Definition: Relating to or set off by parentheses, often used to provide additional information or clarification in a sentence.

Example: The teacher made a parenthetical comment to explain the concept further.

Definition: A word, phrase, or remark that is added to a sentence as extra information, often set off by commas or parentheses.

Example: The teacher's explanation included a parenthetical that clarified the main point.

Definition: In a way that is not the main point, often used to add extra information or a comment.

Example: She mentioned, parenthetically, that she would be late to the meeting.

Definition: A piece of work that adds to or comes from a larger work, often serving as a supplement or an extra detail.

Example: The artist created a parergon that beautifully complemented the main painting.