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Exam: GRE (Verbal)

probation

IPA: /prəˈbeɪʃən/

KK: /proʊˈbeɪʃən/

noun

Definition: A period during which a person is tested or monitored to see if they can behave well or improve their performance, often used in legal or educational contexts.

Example: After completing his sentence, he was placed on probation for two years to ensure he followed the law.

probational

IPA: /prəˈbeɪʃənl/

KK: /proʊˈbeɪʃənl/

adjective

Definition: Relating to a trial period during which a person's performance is evaluated before they are confirmed in a position or role.

Example: She was on a probational period at her new job to see if she was a good fit for the team.

probative

IPA: /ˈproʊbətɪv/

KK: /ˈproʊbətɪv/

adjective

Definition: Providing evidence or information that helps to prove something in a legal or logical context.

Example: The lawyer presented probative evidence to support her case in court.

probatory

IPA: /prəˈboʊtəri/

KK: /prəˈboʊtəri/

adjective

Definition: Related to testing or proving something; often used in the context of a trial period.

Example: The company offered a probatory period for new employees to assess their fit for the role.

probe

IPA: /proʊb/

KK: /proʊb/

intransitive verb

Definition: To carry out an investigation or examination to find out more information about something.

Example: The scientists will probe into the effects of climate change on marine life.

noun

Definition: A thin and flexible tool used in medicine to explore wounds or body cavities, or a device sent into space to gather information about distant places.

Example: The doctor used a probe to examine the patient's injury more closely.

transitive verb

Definition: To investigate or explore something thoroughly, often by asking questions or examining details closely.

Example: The scientist decided to probe deeper into the mysterious phenomenon.

prober

IPA: /ˈproʊbər/

KK: /ˈproʊbər/

noun

Definition: A person or thing that investigates or examines something closely.

Example: The prober used advanced tools to analyze the data.

probing

IPA: /ˈproʊbɪŋ/

KK: /ˈproʊbɪŋ/

adjective

Definition: Describing something that investigates or explores in depth.

Example: The probing questions helped uncover the truth behind the issue.

noun

Definition: The act of searching or examining something carefully to find out more information.

Example: The scientist's probing into the unknown led to many new discoveries.

verb

Definition: To explore or examine something thoroughly, often by asking questions or using instruments.

Example: The scientist is probing the depths of the ocean to discover new species.

probit

IPA: /ˈproʊbɪt/

KK: /proʊˈbɪt/

noun

Definition: A unit used in statistics to measure the probability of a certain outcome based on a normal distribution.

Example: In statistical analysis, researchers often use probits to interpret the effects of different doses on responses.

probity

IPA: /ˈproʊbɪti/

KK: /ˈproʊbɪti/

noun

Definition: The quality of having strong moral principles and being honest.

Example: Her probity in business dealings earned her the respect of her colleagues.

problem

IPA: /ˈprɒbləm/

KK: /ˈprɑbləm/

adjective

Definition: A word used to describe something that is difficult to manage or causes trouble.

Example: The teacher had to handle a problem student in class.

noun

Definition: A situation or question that is difficult to deal with or solve.

Example: She faced a problem when her car broke down on the way to work.

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