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Exam: GRE (Verbal)

academia

IPA: /ˌækəˈdiːmə/

KK: /ˌækəˈdiːmə/

noun

Definition: This term refers to the world of education and scholarship, particularly in colleges and universities, where teaching and research take place.

Example: Many researchers contribute to the field of academia through their published studies.

academic

IPA: /ˌæk.əˈdɛm.ɪk/

KK: /ˌæk.əˈdɛm.ɪk/

adjective

Definition: Related to education, especially in schools or universities, and often involving formal study or scholarly activities.

Example: She pursued an academic career in biology after completing her PhD.

noun

Definition: A person who teaches or conducts research at a college or university, or someone who is involved in scholarly activities.

Example: The academic presented his research at the conference.

academical

IPA: /ˌækəˈdɛmɪkəl/

KK: /ˌækəˈdɛmɪkəl/

adjective

Definition: Related to education, schools, or scholarly activities. It often describes things that are connected to learning or teaching.

Example: She pursued an academical career in philosophy and literature.

academically

IPA: /ˌæk.əˈdɛm.ɪ.kli/

KK: /ˌæk.əˈdɛm.ɪ.kli/

adverb

Definition: In a manner that is related to education, learning, or scholarly activities.

Example: She performed academically well in her studies, earning top grades in all her subjects.

academician

IPA: /ˌæk.əˈdɛm.ɪ.ʃən/

KK: /ˌæk.əˈdɛm.ɪ.ʃən/

noun

Definition: A person who is a member of a group that promotes or studies art, literature, or science.

Example: The academician presented his research at the annual conference.

academicism

IPA: /ˌækəˈdɛmɪsɪzəm/

KK: /ˌækəˈdɛmɪsɪzəm/

noun

Definition: A style or approach that emphasizes traditional rules and formal structures, often seen in art and education, which can sometimes lead to overly rigid or speculative thinking.

Example: The painting was criticized for its academicism, lacking originality and emotional depth.

academism

IPA: /ˌækəˈdɛmɪzəm/

KK: /ˌækəˈdɛmɪzəm/

noun

Definition: A style or approach in art, literature, or education that emphasizes traditional standards and formal techniques, often associated with academic institutions.

Example: The painting was criticized for its lack of originality, as it adhered too closely to the principles of academism.

acanthocephalan

IPA: /əˌkænθəˈsɛfələn/

KK: /əˌkænθəˈsɛfələn/

noun

Definition: A type of parasitic worm that has a spiny head and lives in the intestines of various animals.

Example: The acanthocephalan can cause significant harm to its host by feeding on its nutrients.

acapnia

IPA: /ˌækəˈpniə/

KK: /ˌækəˈpniə/

noun

Definition: A medical condition where there is a lower than normal level of carbon dioxide in the blood and body tissues.

Example: The patient was diagnosed with acapnia after the tests showed low levels of carbon dioxide in his blood.

acariasis

IPA: /ˌæk.əˈraɪ.sɪs/

KK: /əˌkær.ɪˈeɪ.sɪs/

noun

Definition: A condition where a person or animal is affected by mites, which are tiny creatures that can cause irritation or disease.

Example: The patient was diagnosed with acariasis after showing symptoms of mite infestation.

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