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Exam: GRE (Verbal)

provocativeness

IPA: /prəˈvɒkətɪvnəs/

KK: /prəˈvɑːkətɪvnəs/

noun

Definition: The quality of causing strong reactions or feelings, often by challenging norms or expectations.

Example: The provocativeness of her art sparked a lively debate among the critics.

provoke

IPA: /prəˈvoʊk/

KK: /prəˈvoʊk/

transitive verb

Definition: To cause a strong reaction or emotion in someone, often by doing something that annoys or irritates them.

Example: His comments were meant to provoke a reaction from the audience.

provoking

IPA: /prəˈvoʊkɪŋ/

KK: /prəˈvoʊkɪŋ/

adjective

Definition: Causing annoyance or mild anger, often by being irritating or troublesome.

Example: The provoking comments made during the meeting upset several team members.

provokingly

IPA: /prəˈvoʊkɪŋli/

KK: /prəˈvoʊkɪŋli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that causes a strong reaction or emotion, often by challenging or irritating someone.

Example: She spoke provokingly, making everyone in the room uncomfortable.

provost

IPA: /ˈproʊvɒst/

KK: /ˈproʊvɒst/

noun

Definition: A high-ranking official in a university or a leader in certain churches or cities, responsible for administration and management.

Example: The provost announced new policies to improve student engagement at the university.

prowess

IPA: /ˈpraʊ.əs/

KK: /ˈpraʊəs/

noun

Definition: A high level of skill or ability in a particular area, often shown through bravery or strength.

Example: The athlete's prowess on the field earned her a scholarship to a prestigious university.

proxemic

IPA: /prɒkˈzɛmɪk/

KK: /prɒkˈsiːmɪk/

adjective

Definition: Related to the study of personal space and how distance between people affects communication.

Example: In proxemic studies, researchers analyze how different cultures maintain personal space during conversations.

proxemics

IPA: /prɒkˈsiːmɪks/

KK: /prɒkˈsiːmɪks/

noun

Definition: The study of how people use space in communication and how different cultures perceive personal space.

Example: In her research on proxemics, she explored how different cultures maintain varying distances during conversations.

proximal

IPA: /ˈprɒksɪməl/

KK: /prɒk.sɪ.məl/

adjective

Definition: This word describes something that is closer to a specific point of reference, such as the center of the body or the point where something attaches.

Example: The proximal end of the bone is closer to the body than the distal end.

proximally

IPA: /prɒkˈsɪməli/

KK: /prɒkˈsɪməli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that is closest or nearest to something, especially in terms of position or direction.

Example: The muscles are proximally located to the bones they support.

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