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Exam: GRE (Verbal)

providentially

IPA: /prəˈvɪdʒənʃəli/

KK: /prəˈvɪdʒənʃəli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that seems to be guided by divine intervention or fate, often resulting in a fortunate outcome.

Example: She providentially found a job just when she needed it the most.

providently

IPA: /prəˈvɪdəntli/

KK: /prəˈvɪdəntli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that shows careful planning for the future or being wise about resources.

Example: She saved money providently for her retirement.

provincial

IPA: /prəˈvɪnʃəl/

KK: /prəˈvɪnʃəl/

adjective

Definition: Relating to a specific region outside a large city, often implying a lack of sophistication or narrow-mindedness.

Example: His provincial views made it difficult for him to understand the broader issues at play.

noun

Definition: A person who comes from a region outside the main city or who has limited interests and experiences.

Example: As a provincial, he often felt out of place in the bustling city.

provincialism

IPA: /prəˈvɪnʃəlɪzəm/

KK: /prəˈvɪnʃəlˌɪzəm/

noun

Definition: A way of thinking or behaving that is limited to a particular region, often showing a lack of sophistication or broader perspective.

Example: His provincialism was evident in his narrow views on culture and society.

provincialist

IPA: /prəˈvɪnʃəˌlɪst/

KK: /prəˈvɪnʃəˌlɪst/

noun

Definition: A person who comes from a specific province or region, often used to describe someone who has a limited perspective or is not familiar with larger or more cosmopolitan areas.

Example: As a provincialist, he often preferred the traditions of his hometown over the trends of the city.

provinciality

IPA: /prəˈvɪnʃəˌlɪti/

KK: /prəˈvɪnʃəˌlɪti/

noun

Definition: The quality or state of being provincial, often referring to a narrow-minded or limited perspective, especially in cultural or social contexts.

Example: His provinciality was evident in his reluctance to embrace new ideas and cultures.

provincialize

IPA: /prəˈvɪnʃəˌlaɪz/

KK: /prəˈvɪnʃəˌlaɪz/

transitive verb

Definition: To make something more limited or focused on a specific region, often implying a lack of sophistication or broader perspective.

Example: The new policies seemed to provincialize the education system, ignoring the needs of urban students.

provincially

IPA: /prəˈvɪnʃəli/

KK: /prəˈvɪnʃəli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that relates to a province or region, often implying a limited or narrow perspective.

Example: The festival was celebrated provincially, highlighting local traditions and customs.

proviral

IPA: /prəʊˈvaɪrəl/

KK: /proʊˈvaɪrəl/

adjective

Definition: Relating to a provirus, which is a virus that has integrated its genetic material into the DNA of a host cell.

Example: The proviral DNA can remain dormant within the host's genome for years before becoming active.

provirus

IPA: /ˈproʊvaɪrəs/

KK: /ˈproʊvaɪrəs/

noun

Definition: A type of virus that becomes part of the genetic material of a host cell and can be copied along with it without destroying the cell.

Example: The provirus can remain dormant in the host's DNA for many years before becoming active.

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