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Exam: GRE (Verbal)

revolt

IPA: /rɪˈvoʊlt/

KK: /rɪˈvoʊlt/

intransitive verb

Definition: To rise up against authority or control, often in a violent way; to rebel or refuse to accept something.

Example: The citizens decided to revolt against the oppressive government.

noun

Definition: A situation where a group of people rise up against authority or government, often through protest or rebellion.

Example: The citizens organized a revolt against the oppressive regime.

transitive verb

Definition: To cause someone to feel disgust or strong disapproval.

Example: The unfair treatment of the workers revolted many people in the community.

revolting

IPA: /rɪˈvoʊltɪŋ/

KK: /rɪˈvoʊltɪŋ/

adjective

Definition: Causing a strong feeling of disgust or dislike.

Example: The smell from the garbage was revolting and made me feel sick.

revoltingly

IPA: /rɪˈvoʊltɪŋli/

KK: /rɪˈvoʊltɪŋli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that causes strong feelings of disgust or dislike.

Example: The food was revoltingly spoiled, making it impossible to eat.

revolute

IPA: /rɪˈvɒl.juːt/

KK: /rɪˈvɒl.juːt/

adjective

Definition: Describing a leaf or other structure that is rolled backward from its tip or edges to its underside.

Example: The revolute leaves of the plant help protect it from harsh weather conditions.

revolution

IPA: /ˌrɛvəˈluːʃən/

KK: /ˌrɛvəˈluːʃən/

noun

Definition: A significant change or movement, often involving a complete turn or cycle, especially in a political or social context.

Example: The revolution led to major changes in the government and society.

revolutionary

IPA: /ˌrɛvəˈluːʃənəri/

KK: /ˌrɛvəˈluːʃənɛri/

adjective

Definition: Describing something that causes or supports a major change in society or politics, often in a dramatic way.

Example: The new technology was considered revolutionary because it changed the way we communicate.

noun

Definition: A person who supports or participates in a significant change or overthrow of a government or social system, often through radical means.

Example: The revolutionary fought for the rights of the oppressed and sought to change the political landscape.

revolutionise

IPA: /ˌrɛvəˈluːʃənaɪz/

KK: /ˌrɛvəˈluːʃənˌaɪz/

verb

Definition: To make a very big change in something, often in a way that improves it or makes it completely different.

Example: The new technology will revolutionise the way we communicate.

revolutionist

IPA: /ˌrɛvəˈluːʃənɪst/

KK: /ˌrɛvəˈluːʃənɪst/

noun

Definition: A person who supports or takes part in a significant change or overthrow of a government or social system.

Example: The revolutionist inspired many people to join the movement for change.

revolutionize

IPA: /ˌrɛvəˈluːʒənaɪz/

KK: /ˌrɛvəˈluːʃəˌnaɪz/

transitive verb

Definition: To cause a significant and fundamental change in something, often in a way that transforms it completely.

Example: The new technology will revolutionize the way we communicate.

revolutionizer

IPA: /ˌrɛvəˈluːʒənaɪzər/

KK: /ˌrɛvəˈluːʃənˌaɪzər/

noun

Definition: A person or thing that brings about significant change or transformation, often in a radical or innovative way.

Example: The new technology acted as a revolutionizer in the field of communication.

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