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Exam: GRE (Verbal)

accelerator

IPA: //əkˈsɛləreɪtər//

KK: /ək'sɛləˌreɪtər/

noun

Definition: A device that helps to make something go faster, like the pedal in a car that controls how quickly it moves. It can also refer to a substance in chemistry that speeds up a chemical reaction or a machine that speeds up particles in physics.

Example: He pressed the accelerator to speed up the car.

accelerometer

IPA: /əˌkɛl.əˈrɒm.ɪ.tər/

KK: /əkˈsɛləˌrɑːmɪtər/

noun

Definition: A device that measures how quickly something is speeding up or slowing down, often used to detect vibrations.

Example: The smartphone uses an accelerometer to detect its orientation and movement.

accentuate

IPA: //əkˈsɛn.tʃu.eɪt//

KK: /ækˈsɛnʧuˌeɪt/

transitive verb

Definition: To make something more noticeable or prominent; to emphasize or highlight.

Example: The designer used bright colors to accentuate the beauty of the dress.

acceptability

IPA: //əkˌsɛp.təˈbɪl.ɪ.ti//

KK: /əkˌsɛp.təˈbɪl.ɪ.ti/

noun

Definition: The quality of being considered good enough or satisfactory for a particular purpose or standard.

Example: The acceptability of the proposal was evaluated by the committee.

acceptableness

IPA: //əkˈsɛptəblnəs//

KK: /əkˈsɛptəblnəs/

noun

Definition: The quality of being good enough or suitable for a particular purpose or standard.

Example: The acceptableness of the proposal was debated among the committee members.

acceptance

IPA: //əkˈsɛptəns//

KK: /ək'sɛptəns/

noun

Definition: The act of agreeing to receive or believe in something, often showing approval or support.

Example: Her acceptance of the job offer was a significant step in her career.

acceptant

IPA: //əkˈsɛptənt//

KK: /ək'sɛptənt/

adjective

Definition: Willing to receive or agree to something.

Example: She was very acceptant of the changes in the project.

acceptation

IPA: /ˌæk.sɛpˈteɪ.ʃən/

KK: /ækˈsɛp.teɪ.ʃən/

noun

Definition: A positive response or approval of something, often referring to the accepted meaning of a word or idea.

Example: The acceptation of the term has evolved over time in different contexts.

acceptive

IPA: //əkˈsɛptɪv//

KK: /ək'sɛptɪv/

adjective

Definition: Willing or ready to receive or agree to something.

Example: She had an acceptive attitude towards new ideas and suggestions.

acceptor

IPA: //əkˈsɛptər//

KK: /əkˈsɛptər/

noun

Definition: A person or thing that receives something, such as an electron in a chemical reaction or a signed document in finance.

Example: In the chemical reaction, the acceptor played a crucial role by receiving electrons from the donor.

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