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Exam: GRE (Verbal)

asteroid

IPA: /ˈæstəˌrɔɪd/

KK: /ˈæstərɔɪd/

adjective

Definition: Relating to or resembling a star, often used to describe shapes or forms that have a star-like appearance.

Example: The decoration on the cake was adorned with asteroid patterns that looked like stars.

noun

Definition: A small rocky body in space that orbits the sun, mainly found between the orbits of Mars and Jupiter.

Example: Scientists discovered a new asteroid that could potentially come close to Earth.

asteroidal

IPA: /ˌæstəˈrɔɪdəl/

KK: /æstəˈrɔɪdəl/

adjective

Definition: Relating to a small rocky body that orbits the sun, similar to a planet but much smaller.

Example: The asteriodal belt is located between Mars and Jupiter.

asthenia

IPA: /æˈsθiːniə/

KK: /æˈsθiːniə/

noun

Definition: A condition characterized by a loss of physical strength or energy, often resulting in weakness or fatigue.

Example: After the illness, she experienced severe asthenia that made it difficult to perform daily tasks.

asthenic

IPA: /æˈsθɛnɪk/

KK: /æˈsθɛnɪk/

adjective

Definition: Describing a body type that is thin and lacks muscle, or relating to a state of weakness or lack of energy.

Example: The athlete had an asthenic build, which made him appear more fragile than his competitors.

noun

Definition: A person who has a thin and weak body structure, often characterized by a lack of muscle and fat.

Example: The asthenic individual struggled to keep up with the more athletic members of the team.

asthenosphere

IPA: /æˈsθɛnəˌsfɪr/

KK: /æˈsθɛnəˌsfɪr/

noun

Definition: A layer of the Earth's structure located below the lithosphere, where the material can flow and deform under pressure.

Example: The tectonic plates move on the semi-fluid asthenosphere beneath them.

asthenospheric

IPA: /æˈsθɛnəˌsfɪrɪk/

KK: /æstˈiːnəˌsfɪrɪk/

adjective

Definition: Relating to the soft layer of the Earth's upper mantle that allows tectonic plates to move.

Example: The asthenospheric layer plays a crucial role in plate tectonics.

astonish

IPA: /əˈstɒnɪʃ/

KK: /əˈstɑnɪʃ/

transitive verb

Definition: To cause someone to feel great surprise or wonder.

Example: The magician's tricks never fail to astonish the audience.

astonishing

IPA: /əˈstɒnɪʃɪŋ/

KK: /əˈstɑnɪʃɪŋ/

adjective

Definition: Causing a feeling of great surprise or wonder.

Example: The magician's performance was astonishing and left the audience speechless.

verb

Definition: To cause someone to feel great surprise or wonder.

Example: The magician's tricks were astonishing to the audience.

astonishment

IPA: /əˈstɒnɪʃmənt/

KK: /əˈstɑnɪʃmənt/

noun

Definition: A feeling of great surprise or wonder about something unexpected.

Example: She looked at the magician in astonishment as he performed his tricks.

astound

IPA: /əˈstaʊnd/

KK: /əˈstaʊnd/

adjective

Definition: Feeling very surprised or amazed by something.

Example: The magician's tricks left the audience astound.

transitive verb

Definition: To surprise someone very much; to make someone feel shocked or amazed.

Example: The magician's trick was so incredible that it astounded the entire audience.

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