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Exam: GRE (Verbal)

ratepayer

IPA: /ˈreɪtˌpeɪər/

KK: /ˈreɪtˌpeɪər/

noun

Definition: A person or organization that pays for services such as electricity, water, or gas, usually based on a set fee or rate.

Example: As a ratepayer, she received a bill for her monthly electricity usage.

ratification

IPA: /ˌrætɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/

KK: /rætɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/

noun

Definition: The act of formally agreeing to a treaty, contract, or agreement, which makes it officially valid.

Example: The ratification of the treaty was celebrated by both countries.

ratifier

IPA: /ˈrætɪfaɪər/

KK: /ˈrætɪfaɪər/

noun

Definition: A person or group that approves or confirms something, especially a formal agreement or treaty.

Example: The ratifier of the treaty ensured that all parties were in agreement before signing.

ratify

IPA: /ˈrætɪfaɪ/

KK: /ˈrætɪfaɪ/

transitive verb

Definition: To formally approve or confirm something, especially a decision or agreement, making it officially valid.

Example: The government decided to ratify the new treaty after much debate.

ratio

IPA: /ˈreɪʃioʊ/

KK: /ˈreɪʃioʊ/

noun

Definition: A way to compare two quantities by showing how much of one there is compared to the other, often written as a fraction or with a colon.

Example: The ratio of students to teachers in the school is 20 to 1.

ratiocinate

IPA: /ˌreɪʃiˈoʊsɪˌneɪt/

KK: /ˈrætʃiəˌneɪt/

intransitive verb

Definition: To think carefully and logically about something in order to understand it or make a decision.

Example: She likes to ratiocinate before making important choices.

ratiocination

IPA: /ˌreɪʃiəʊsɪˈneɪʃən/

KK: /ˌreɪʃiəˈsɪneɪʃən/

noun

Definition: The process of thinking carefully and logically to form conclusions or judgments.

Example: Her ratiocination led her to solve the complex problem efficiently.

ratiocinative

IPA: /ˌrætʃiˈoʊsɪˌneɪtɪv/

KK: /ræʃiˈoʊsɪˌneɪtɪv/

adjective

Definition: This word describes something that is connected to careful and logical thinking or reasoning.

Example: Her ratiocinative approach helped solve the complex problem efficiently.

rational

IPA: /ˈræʃənl/

KK: /ˈræʃənl/

adjective

Definition: Based on reason and logic; sensible and clear-minded.

Example: It is important to make rational decisions when faced with difficult choices.

noun

Definition: A person who is reasonable and makes decisions based on logic and sound judgment.

Example: She is known as a rational who always thinks carefully before making a choice.

rationale

IPA: /ˈræʃəˌnæl/

KK: /ræʃəˌnæl/

noun

Definition: A set of reasons or explanations for something, often used to justify a decision or action.

Example: The rationale behind the new policy was explained in the meeting.

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