Exam: GRE (Verbal)

Definition: Describing something that has narrow, parallel projections or divisions that look like the teeth of a comb.

Example: The pectinate leaves of the plant gave it a unique appearance.

Definition: A comb-like structure or arrangement, often referring to the way something is arranged or shaped like a comb.

Example: The pectination of the leaves gave the plant a unique appearance.

Definition: A type of enzyme that helps break down pectin, a substance found in plant cell walls, into simpler components like pectic acid and methanol.

Example: Pectinesterase plays a crucial role in the ripening of fruits by modifying the pectin in their cell walls.

Definition: Related to the chest or breast area, often used to describe muscles or items worn on the chest.

Example: He exercises regularly to strengthen his pectoral muscles.

Definition: A type of muscle or organ located in the chest area, often associated with the upper body, or an ornament worn on the chest.

Example: The athlete trained hard to strengthen his pectorals for better performance in swimming.

Definition: To take money or property that belongs to someone else, especially in a dishonest way.

Example: The accountant was caught trying to peculate funds from the company.

Definition: The act of stealing or misusing money or property that one is responsible for, especially in a position of trust.

Example: The accountant was charged with peculation after it was discovered he had been stealing funds from the company.

Definition: A person who steals or misuses funds or property that has been entrusted to them.

Example: The accountant was caught being a peculator after he was found to have embezzled money from the company.

Definition: Something that is unusual, strange, or different from what is normal or expected.

Example: Her peculiar sense of humor made everyone laugh.

Definition: Not typical or usual; something that is strange or unusual.

Example: His peculiar behavior made everyone curious about him.

Definition: A special or unusual quality or feature that makes something different from others.

Example: Her peculiarity for collecting rare coins made her stand out among her friends.

Definition: In a way that is strange or unusual.

Example: She looked at me peculiarly when I mentioned the idea.