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Exam: GRE (Verbal)

polemic

IPA: /pəˈlɛmɪk/

KK: /pəˈlɛmɪk/

adjective

Definition: Relating to a strong argument or disagreement, often in a way that is very critical or confrontational.

Example: The author's polemic style made the debate more intense and engaging.

noun

Definition: A strong argument or disagreement that attacks or challenges a specific opinion or belief.

Example: The author's latest book is a polemic against the current political system.

polemical

IPA: /pəˈlɛmɪkəl/

KK: /pəˈlɛmɪkəl/

adjective

Definition: Relating to strong arguments or controversial discussions, often in a way that is aggressive or confrontational.

Example: The author's polemical style made the book both engaging and contentious.

noun

Definition: A strong verbal or written attack on someone or something, often involving controversial or heated arguments.

Example: The author's latest book is a polemical work that challenges traditional views on politics.

polemically

IPA: /pəˈlɛmɪkli/

KK: /pəˈlɛmɪkli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that is controversial or argumentative, often involving strong criticism or disagreement.

Example: The author wrote polemically, challenging the established views on the subject.

polemicist

IPA: /pəˈlɛmɪsɪst/

KK: /pəˈlɛmɪsɪst/

noun

Definition: A person who engages in strong, often controversial arguments or debates, especially in writing.

Example: The polemicist wrote a fierce article criticizing the government's policies.

polemicize

IPA: /pəˈlɛmɪˌzaɪz/

KK: /pəˈlɛmɪˌsaɪz/

intransitive verb

Definition: To engage in a strong argument or debate, often about controversial topics.

Example: The author tends to polemicize about political issues in his articles.

polemist

IPA: /ˈpɒləmɪst/

KK: /ˈpɒləmɪst/

noun

Definition: A person who engages in controversial debates or arguments, often in a skilled or aggressive manner.

Example: The polemist presented his arguments with great passion during the debate.

policing

IPA: /pəˈliːsɪŋ/

KK: /pəˈliːsɪŋ/

noun

Definition: The act of maintaining law and order by a police force.

Example: Policing is essential for ensuring the safety of the community.

verb

Definition: The act of maintaining law and order, typically by police officers or law enforcement agencies.

Example: The community is focused on effective policing to ensure safety for all residents.

policy

IPA: /ˈpɒl.ɪ.si/

KK: /ˈpɑlɪsi/

noun

Definition: A plan or set of rules that guides decisions and actions in an organization or government.

Example: The school has a strict policy on bullying.

poliomyelitis

IPA: /ˌpoʊliˌoʊmaɪˈɛlɪtɪs/

KK: /pɑːliˌoʊmaɪəˈlɪtɪs/

noun

Definition: A serious viral illness that mainly affects children and can cause paralysis and muscle weakness. It is preventable with vaccines and is also known as infantile paralysis.

Example: Vaccination has significantly reduced the number of cases of poliomyelitis worldwide.

poliovirus

IPA: //ˈpoʊliəˌvaɪrəs//

KK: /ˈpō-lē-ō-ˌvī-rəs/

noun

Definition: A type of virus that can cause a disease called poliomyelitis, which affects the nervous system and can lead to paralysis.

Example: The poliovirus is responsible for outbreaks of polio in various parts of the world.

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