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Exam: GRE (Verbal)

protozoologist

IPA: /ˌproʊtəˈzoʊəˌlədʒɪst/

KK: /proʊtəˈzoʊəˌlədʒɪst/

noun

Definition: A scientist who specializes in the study of tiny, single-celled organisms known as protozoans.

Example: The protozoologist conducted research on the behavior of various protozoans in their natural habitats.

protozoology

IPA: //ˌproʊtəzoʊˈɑlədʒi//

KK: /proʊtəzoʊˈɑlədʒi/

noun

Definition: The scientific study of tiny, single-celled organisms known as protozoans, which are a type of microorganism.

Example: She decided to specialize in protozoology because of her interest in microscopic life forms.

protozoon

IPA: /ˌproʊtəˈzoʊən/

KK: /proʊtəˈzoʊən/

noun

Definition: A single-celled organism that can be either free-living or parasitic and is often found in water or soil.

Example: The scientist studied the behavior of the protozoon under a microscope.

protracted

IPA: /prəʊˈtræktɪd/

KK: /prəʊˈtræktɪd/

adjective

Definition: Lasting for a long time or longer than what is normal or expected.

Example: The negotiations were protracted, taking several months to reach an agreement.

verb

Definition: To extend or prolong something in time or duration.

Example: The negotiations were protracted, lasting for several months without a resolution.

protraction

IPA: /prəʊˈtrækʃən/

KK: /prəʊˈtrækʃən/

noun

Definition: The act of extending or prolonging something in time or space.

Example: The protraction of the meeting caused many attendees to lose interest.

protractive

IPA: /prəʊˈtræktɪv/

KK: /prəʊˈtræktɪv/

adjective

Definition: Something that causes a delay or prolongs a situation over time.

Example: The protractive negotiations made it difficult to reach an agreement.

protreptic

IPA: /prəʊˈtrɛptɪk/

KK: /prəʊˈtrɛptɪk/

adjective

Definition: Describing something that is intended to teach or instruct, often in a persuasive way.

Example: The protreptic speech encouraged the students to pursue their studies with passion.

noun

Definition: A type of speech or writing that aims to teach and persuade the audience.

Example: The philosopher delivered a protreptic to encourage the students to pursue wisdom.

protrude

IPA: /prəˈtruːd/

KK: /prəˈtruːd/

intransitive verb

Definition: To stick out or extend beyond a surface or boundary.

Example: The branches of the tree protrude over the fence.

transitive verb

Definition: To stick out or extend beyond a surface or boundary.

Example: The tree branches protrude over the fence.

protrusible

IPA: /prəˈtruːzəbl/

KK: /prəˈtruːzəbl/

adjective

Definition: Able to be extended or pushed out from a surface or body.

Example: The animal has a protrusible tongue that can extend to catch insects.

protrusion

IPA: /prəˈtruːʒən/

KK: /prəˈtruːʒən/

noun

Definition: A part or object that sticks out from a surface or structure.

Example: The protrusion on the wall made it difficult to move the furniture.

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