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Exam: GRE (Verbal)

productiveness

IPA: //prəˈdʌktɪvnəs//

KK: /ˈprɒdʌktɪvnəs/

noun

Definition: The condition of being able to produce a lot of work or results.

Example: The productiveness of the team increased after they implemented new strategies.

proem

IPA: /ˈproʊ.ɛm/

KK: /proʊɛm/

noun

Definition: An introduction or preface to a piece of writing, often providing context or background information.

Example: The author included a proem at the beginning of the book to explain his inspiration for the story.

proemial

IPA: /prəʊˈiːmiəl/

KK: /proʊˈiːmiəl/

adjective

Definition: Relating to a preface or introductory part of a text.

Example: The proemial section of the book sets the stage for the themes that will be explored.

proenzyme

IPA: /proʊˈɛnzaɪm/

KK: /proʊˈɛnzaɪm/

noun

Definition: A substance that is an inactive form of an enzyme, which becomes active after a specific process called proteolysis.

Example: The body produces proenzymes that are activated when needed for digestion.

profanation

IPA: /prəˈfeɪneɪʃən/

KK: /proʊˈfeɪneɪʃən/

noun

Definition: The act of treating something sacred with disrespect or irreverence.

Example: The profanation of the ancient temple angered the local community.

profanatory

IPA: /prəˈfænəˌtɔri/

KK: /prəˈfænəˌtɔri/

adjective

Definition: Tending to show disrespect or irreverence, especially towards sacred things.

Example: His profanatory remarks during the ceremony offended many attendees.

profane

IPA: /prəˈfeɪn/

KK: /prəˈfeɪn/

adjective

Definition: Showing disrespect or lack of reverence for things that are considered sacred or religious. It can also refer to something that is secular or not religious in nature.

Example: The comedian's profane jokes offended many audience members who valued respect for religious beliefs.

transitive verb

Definition: To treat something sacred with disrespect or to use it in a way that is not appropriate.

Example: He did not mean to profane the ceremony with his jokes.

profaned

IPA: /prəˈfeɪnd/

KK: /prəˈfeɪnd/

adjective

Definition: Treated in a disrespectful way, showing a lack of reverence or respect.

Example: The ceremony was ruined by the profaned remarks made by the guests.

verb

Definition: To treat something sacred with disrespect or irreverence.

Example: The ancient temple was profaned by graffiti and litter.

profanely

IPA: /prəˈfeɪnli/

KK: /prəˈfeɪnli/

adverb

Definition: To do something in a disrespectful or irreverent way, especially towards something considered sacred.

Example: He spoke profanely during the ceremony, which upset many attendees.

profaneness

IPA: /prəˈfeɪnəs/

KK: /prəˈfeɪnəs/

noun

Definition: The state or quality of using disrespectful or offensive language, often related to religious matters.

Example: The profaneness of his speech shocked the audience.

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