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Exam: GRE (Verbal)

radian

IPA: /ˈreɪdiən/

KK: /ˈreɪdiən/

noun

Definition: A unit used to measure angles, defined as the angle formed at the center of a circle by an arc that is the same length as the radius of that circle.

Example: In mathematics, angles are often measured in radians instead of degrees.

radiancy

IPA: /ˈreɪdiənsi/

KK: /ˈreɪdiənsi/

noun

Definition: The quality or state of being bright and shining, often associated with light or energy.

Example: The radiancy of the sun filled the room with warmth and brightness.

radiate

IPA: /ˈreɪdiˌeɪt/

KK: /ˈreɪdiˌeɪt/

adjective

Definition: Describing something that has rays or is arranged in a radial pattern, often seen in flowers or symmetrical shapes.

Example: The radiate petals of the daisy create a beautiful display in the garden.

intransitive verb

Definition: To spread out in straight lines from a central point, like rays of light or heat.

Example: The sun radiates warmth and light to the Earth.

transitive verb

Definition: To send out energy, light, or heat in all directions from a central point.

Example: The sun radiates warmth and light to the Earth.

radiation

IPA: /ˌreɪdiˈeɪʃən/

KK: /reɪdiˈeɪʃən/

noun

Definition: The process or result of energy being emitted in the form of rays, waves, or particles, often from radioactive materials.

Example: The scientists studied the effects of radiation on living organisms.

radiational

IPA: /ˌreɪdiˈeɪʃənl/

KK: /reɪdiˈeɪʃənl/

adjective

Definition: Relating to the emission or transmission of energy in the form of waves or particles.

Example: The radiational heat from the sun warms the earth.

radiationless

IPA: //ˌreɪdiˈeɪʃənləs//

KK: /ˌreɪdiˈeɪʃənləs/

adjective

Definition: Describing a process or state that does not involve the emission or transfer of energy in the form of radiation.

Example: The radiationless transition allows the molecule to change energy states without losing energy as radiation.

radiative

IPA: //ˈreɪdiˌeɪtɪv//

KK: /ˈreɪdiˌeɪtɪv/

adjective

Definition: Connected to or happening because of radiation, which is the emission of energy as electromagnetic waves or particles.

Example: The radiative heat transfer from the sun warms the earth.

radical

IPA: /ˈrædɪkəl/

KK: /ˈrædɪkəl/

adjective

Definition: Relating to fundamental or extreme changes; very different from what is usual or traditional.

Example: The activist proposed a radical approach to address climate change.

noun

Definition: A person who wants major changes in society or politics, often in a revolutionary way.

Example: The radicals organized protests to demand significant reforms in the government.

radicalise

IPA: /ˈrædɪkəlaɪz/

KK: /ˈrædɪkəlaɪz/

verb

Definition: To cause someone to adopt extreme views or beliefs, often in a political context.

Example: The group aimed to radicalise young people to support their cause.

radicalism

IPA: /ˈrædɪkəlɪzəm/

KK: /ˈrædɪkəlɪzəm/

noun

Definition: The beliefs or actions of people who want to make significant changes to society or politics, often in a way that is considered extreme or outside the norm.

Example: The rise of radicalism in the political landscape has sparked intense debates among citizens.

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