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Exam: GRE (Verbal)

asynapsis

IPA: /əˈsɪnæpsɪs/

KK: /əˈsɪnəpsɪs/

noun

Definition: The inability of similar chromosomes to connect with each other during the process of cell division that leads to the formation of gametes.

Example: Asynapsis can lead to genetic abnormalities in the offspring.

asynchronism

IPA: /eɪˈsɪŋkrənɪzəm/

KK: /eɪˈsɪŋkrənɪzəm/

noun

Definition: A situation where events do not happen at the same time or in sync with each other.

Example: The asynchronism in the data processing caused delays in the final report.

asynchronous

IPA: /eɪˈsɪŋkrənəs/

KK: /eɪˈsɪŋkrənəs/

adjective

Definition: Describing a process or communication that does not happen at the same time, allowing for actions to occur independently.

Example: The system uses asynchronous communication to improve efficiency and responsiveness.

asynchronously

IPA: /əˈsɪŋkrənəsli/

KK: /ə'sɪŋkrənəsli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that does not happen at the same time or in a synchronized manner.

Example: The data was processed asynchronously, allowing other tasks to run simultaneously.

asynchrony

IPA: /eɪˈsɪŋkrəni/

KK: /eɪˈsɪŋkrəni/

noun

Definition: The condition where things do not happen at the same time or are not coordinated with each other.

Example: The asynchrony in the data processing caused delays in the final report.

asyndetic

IPA: //əˈsɪndɛtɪk//

KK: /əˈsɪndɪtɪk/

adjective

Definition: Describing a style of writing or speech that does not use conjunctions to connect phrases or clauses.

Example: The poet's asyndetic style created a sense of urgency in the poem.

asyndeton

IPA: //əˈsɪndɪtən//

KK: /əˈsɪndɪtən/

noun

Definition: A writing style where conjunctions are left out of sentences, making the phrases more impactful or dramatic.

Example: In his speech, he used asyndeton to create a sense of urgency: "I came, I saw, I conquered."

atactic

IPA: /əˈtæktɪk/

KK: /əˈtæktɪk/

adjective

Definition: Describing a type of polymer or macromolecule where the arrangement of its parts is random and lacks a regular structure.

Example: The atactic polymer has a unique property due to its random arrangement of subunits.

ataraxia

IPA: /ˌætəˈræksiə/

KK: /əˈtær.ə.k.si.ə/

noun

Definition: A state of calmness and peace of mind, free from emotional disturbance or anxiety.

Example: After practicing meditation for several months, she finally achieved a sense of ataraxia.

ataraxic

IPA: /ˌætəˈræksɪk/

KK: /əˈtær.ə.kɪk/

adjective

Definition: Describing a state of calmness and peace, often used to refer to something that helps reduce anxiety or agitation.

Example: The ataraxic effects of the medication helped her feel more relaxed during stressful situations.

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