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Exam: GRE (Verbal)

assuager

IPA: /əˈsweɪdʒər/

KK: /əˈswājər/

noun

Definition: A person or thing that makes a feeling less intense or severe.

Example: The counselor acted as an assuager, helping the students cope with their anxiety.

assuasive

IPA: /əˈsweɪsɪv/

KK: /ə'sweɪsɪv/

adjective

Definition: Having a calming or soothing effect; intended to comfort or alleviate distress.

Example: The therapist used an assuasive tone to help the anxious patient relax.

assumable

IPA: /əˈsjuːməbl/

KK: /əˈsjuːməbl/

adjective

Definition: Relating to something that can be accepted as true or taken for granted without proof.

Example: It is assumable that the meeting will start on time, given the schedule.

assumably

IPA: /əˈsjuːməblɪ/

KK: /ə'sjuməblɪ/

adverb

Definition: In a way that can be assumed or taken for granted; likely or probably true.

Example: Assumably, the meeting will start at 10 AM, but we should confirm with the organizer.

assume

IPA: /əˈsuːm/

KK: /əˈsum/

transitive verb

Definition: To take something for granted or to accept something as true without proof. It can also mean to take on a role or responsibility.

Example: She assumed the role of team leader after the previous leader left.

assumed

IPA: /əˈsjuːmd/

KK: /əˈsjumd/

adjective

Definition: Something that is accepted as true without proof or evidence; often used to describe a name or identity that is not genuine.

Example: He introduced himself with an assumed name to protect his identity.

assumedly

IPA: /əˈsuːmɪdli/

KK: /əˈsumədli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that is based on what is generally accepted or believed, but not proven.

Example: Assumedly, the meeting will start at 10 AM, as usual.

assuming

IPA: /əˈsuːmɪŋ/

KK: /əˈsumɪŋ/

adjective

Definition: Having an attitude of superiority or self-importance, often without justification.

Example: His assuming nature made it difficult for others to work with him.

conjunction

Definition: Used to indicate that something is true or will happen based on a certain condition or premise.

Example: Assuming it doesn't rain, we will have a picnic tomorrow.

assumpsit

IPA: /əˈsʌmpsɪt/

KK: /ə'sʌmpsɪt/

noun

Definition: A legal term referring to a type of agreement or promise that can be enforced in court, typically not written under seal.

Example: The plaintiff filed an assumpsit to recover damages for the breach of contract.

assumption

IPA: /əˈsʌmpʃən/

KK: /əˈsʌmpʃən/

noun

Definition: A belief or idea that is accepted as true without proof or evidence.

Example: Her assumption that everyone would agree with her was incorrect.

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