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Exam: GRE (Verbal)

ascendible

IPA: /əˈsɛndəbl/

KK: /əˈsɛndəbl/

adjective

Definition: Able to be climbed or moved up; suitable for ascending.

Example: The mountain trail is quite steep, but it is still ascendible for experienced hikers.

ascending

IPA: /əˈsɛndɪŋ/

KK: /əˈsɛndɪŋ/

adjective

Definition: Describing something that is moving or growing upward, or increasing in level or degree.

Example: The ascending path led us to the top of the hill.

ascension

IPA: /əˈsɛnʃən/

KK: /əˈsɛnʃən/

noun

Definition: The act of rising or moving to a higher position, often used in a religious context to describe the rising of Jesus into heaven.

Example: The church held a special service to commemorate the ascension of Christ.

ascensional

IPA: /əˈsɛnʃənl/

KK: /əˈsɛnʃənl/

adjective

Definition: Related to the act of rising or moving upward; having a tendency to ascend.

Example: The ascensional movement of the hot air balloon was mesmerizing to watch.

ascensive

IPA: //əˈsɛnsɪv//

KK: /əˈsɛnsɪv/

adjective

Definition: Describing something that is increasing or moving upward, often in a physical or metaphorical sense.

Example: The ascensive nature of the economy has led to more job opportunities for everyone.

ascent

IPA: /əˈsɛnt/

KK: /əˈsɛnt/

noun

Definition: The act of moving upward or rising to a higher position or level.

Example: The climbers made their ascent to the mountain peak early in the morning.

ascertain

IPA: //əˈsɜːr.teɪn//

KK: /æˈsɜrˌteɪn/

transitive verb

Definition: To find out something for sure, often by checking or investigating.

Example: The detective worked hard to ascertain the truth behind the mystery.

ascertainable

IPA: /ˌæsərˈteɪnəbl/

KK: /æˈsɜrˌteɪnəbl/

adjective

Definition: Able to be found out or determined with certainty.

Example: The results of the experiment were ascertainable after thorough analysis.

ascertainment

IPA: /ˌæs.ɜːrˈteɪn.mənt/

KK: /æˈsɜrˌteɪn.mənt/

noun

Definition: The process of finding out or discovering something with certainty.

Example: The ascertainment of the facts was crucial for the investigation.

ascetic

IPA: /əˈsɛtɪk/

KK: /əˈsɛtɪk/

adjective

Definition: Relating to a lifestyle that involves strict self-discipline and denial of physical pleasures, often for spiritual reasons.

Example: He chose an ascetic lifestyle, giving up all luxuries to focus on his spiritual growth.

noun

Definition: A person who gives up physical pleasures and lives simply, often for religious reasons.

Example: The ascetic lived in a small hut, dedicating his life to meditation and prayer.

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