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Exam: GRE (Verbal)

astuteness

IPA: /əˈstjuːtnəs/

KK: /əˈstutnəs/

noun

Definition: The quality of being able to notice and understand things clearly and quickly, often in a clever way.

Example: Her astuteness in business negotiations helped her secure a better deal.

asunder

IPA: /əˈsʌndər/

KK: /əˈsʌndər/

adjective

Definition: Separated into parts or pieces; apart from each other.

Example: The storm tore the old tree asunder, leaving branches scattered everywhere.

adverb

Definition: In a way that separates or divides into parts; apart from each other.

Example: The storm tore the old tree asunder, leaving it in two pieces.

asylum

IPA: /əˈsaɪləm/

KK: /əˈsaɪləm/

noun

Definition: A place that provides safety and protection, often for people who are in danger or need help, such as refugees or those with mental health issues.

Example: The government granted her asylum after she fled her home country due to persecution.

asymmetric

IPA: /ˌæsɪˈmɛtrɪk/

KK: /ˌæsɪˈmɛtrɪk/

adjective

Definition: Not having balance or symmetry; uneven in shape or arrangement.

Example: The artist created an asymmetric design that drew attention to one side of the canvas.

asymmetrically

IPA: //eɪˈsɪmɛtrɪkli//

KK: /ˌeɪsɪˈmɛtrɪkli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that is not the same on both sides or not equal in size, shape, or arrangement.

Example: The two sides of the sculpture were asymmetrically designed to create a unique visual effect.

asymmetry

IPA: /æˈsɪmɛtri/

KK: /æˈsɪmɪtri/

noun

Definition: A condition where two sides or parts are not equal or balanced, leading to an uneven appearance or structure.

Example: The artist used asymmetry in her design to create a more dynamic and interesting composition.

asymptomatic

IPA: //eɪsɪmˈtæmətɪk//

KK: /ˌeɪsɪmˈtæmətɪk/

adjective

Definition: Not showing any signs or symptoms of a disease or illness.

Example: The patient was asymptomatic, meaning they did not display any symptoms of the virus.

asymptote

IPA: /ˈæs.ɪm.təʊt/

KK: /ˈæsɪmˌtoʊt/

noun

Definition: A line that gets closer and closer to a curve but never actually touches it, even as the curve extends infinitely.

Example: In mathematics, an asymptote is used to describe the behavior of a curve as it approaches a line.

asymptotic

IPA: /ˌæsɪmˈtɒtɪk/

KK: /æˌsɪmpˈtɒtɪk/

adjective

Definition: Relating to a line that a curve approaches as it heads towards infinity, but never actually touches.

Example: The function has an asymptotic behavior as it approaches the value of zero.

asymptotically

IPA: /ˌæsɪmpˈtɒtɪkli/

KK: /æˌsɪmpˈtɒtɪkli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that approaches a limit but never actually reaches it, often used in mathematics and statistics.

Example: The function behaves asymptotically as it approaches infinity.

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