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Exam: GRE (Verbal)

protasis

IPA: /prəˈtæsɪs/

KK: /prəˈtæsɪs/

noun

Definition: The first part of a conditional sentence that introduces the condition, or the introductory part of a play or narrative where characters and themes are presented.

Example: In the sentence 'If it rains, the picnic will be canceled', 'if it rains' is the protasis.

protean

IPA: /ˈproʊtiən/

KK: /ˈproʊtiən/

adjective

Definition: Showing a lot of different forms, styles, or ideas; able to change easily and adapt to different situations.

Example: The artist is known for her protean style, which changes with each new project.

protease

IPA: //ˈproʊtiˌeɪz//

KK: /proʊˈtiːeɪz/

noun

Definition: A type of enzyme that helps break down proteins into smaller parts, like peptides or amino acids.

Example: Proteases play a crucial role in digestion by breaking down the proteins we eat.

protect

IPA: /prəˈtɛkt/

KK: /prəˈtɛkt/

transitive verb

Definition: To keep someone or something safe from harm or danger.

Example: The mother bird protects her chicks from predators.

protectable

IPA: /prəˈtɛktəbl/

KK: /prəˈtɛktəbl/

adjective

Definition: Something that can be kept safe from harm or danger.

Example: The new law ensures that all wildlife in the area is protectable.

protectant

IPA: /prəˈtɛktənt/

KK: /prəˈtɛktənt/

noun

Definition: A substance or agent that is used to protect something from damage or harm.

Example: The gardener applied a protectant to the plants to keep them safe from pests.

protected

IPA: /prəˈtɛktɪd/

KK: /prəˈtɛktɪd/

adjective

Definition: Kept safe from harm or danger; shielded from threats or risks.

Example: The endangered species is protected by law to ensure its survival.

verb

Definition: To keep someone or something safe from harm or danger.

Example: The law is designed to protect the rights of all citizens.

protection

IPA: /prəˈtɛkʃən/

KK: /prəˈtɛkʃən/

noun

Definition: The act of keeping someone or something safe from harm or danger.

Example: The new law provides better protection for wildlife.

protectionism

IPA: /prəˈtɛkʃənɪzəm/

KK: /prəˈtɛkʃənɪzəm/

noun

Definition: The practice of supporting local businesses by restricting imports from other countries, often through taxes or limits on foreign products.

Example: Many countries adopt protectionism to help their local industries grow.

protectionist

IPA: /prəˈtɛkʃənɪst/

KK: /prəˈtɛkʃənɪst/

adjective

Definition: Relating to policies that protect domestic industries from foreign competition, often by imposing tariffs or restrictions on imports.

Example: The government adopted a protectionist approach to support local businesses.

noun

Definition: A person who supports measures to protect local businesses by restricting imports from other countries.

Example: The protectionist policies were designed to help local manufacturers compete against foreign companies.

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