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Exam: GRE (Verbal)

risible

IPA: /ˈrɪzəbl/

KK: /ˈrɪzəbl/

adjective

Definition: Something that is funny or ridiculous and makes people laugh.

Example: The comedian's risible jokes had the audience in stitches.

risibly

IPA: //ˈrɪzəblɪ//

KK: /ˈrɪzəblɪ/

adverb

Definition: In a way that causes laughter or amusement; something that is laughable or ridiculous.

Example: The comedian told the story risibly, making everyone in the audience laugh.

risk

IPA: /rɪsk/

KK: /rɪsk/

noun

Definition: A situation or factor that may lead to harm, loss, or danger.

Example: Investing in stocks can involve a significant amount of risk.

transitive verb

Definition: To put something in a situation where it could be harmed or lost.

Example: He decided to risk his savings on a new business venture.

riskier

IPA: /ˈrɪskiər/

KK: /ˈrɪskiər/

adjective

Definition: More likely to involve danger or loss than something else.

Example: Investing in stocks can be riskier than keeping your money in a savings account.

riskiest

IPA: /ˈrɪskiɪst/

KK: /ˈrɪskiɪst/

adjective

Definition: The most dangerous or likely to cause harm or loss.

Example: Investing in that startup is the riskiest decision I've ever made.

riskily

IPA: /ˈrɪskɪli/

KK: /ˈrɪskɪli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that involves danger or the possibility of loss or harm.

Example: He invested his money riskily in the stock market, hoping for high returns.

riskiness

IPA: /ˈrɪskɪnəs/

KK: /ˈrɪskɪnəs/

noun

Definition: The quality or state of being dangerous or likely to cause harm or loss.

Example: The riskiness of investing in the stock market can be high, especially during economic downturns.

riskless

IPA: /ˈrɪskləs/

KK: /ˈrɪskləs/

adjective

Definition: Without any danger or chance of loss; completely safe.

Example: Investing in government bonds is often considered a riskless option.

risky

IPA: /ˈrɪski/

KK: /ˈrɪski/

adjective

Definition: Involving the possibility of harm, loss, or danger.

Example: Investing in the stock market can be risky if you don't do your research.

ritual

IPA: /ˈrɪtʃuəl/

KK: /ˈrɪtʃuəl/

adjective

Definition: Something that is part of a regular routine or is related to ceremonies and customs.

Example: Every evening, she enjoys her ritual cup of tea before reading.

noun

Definition: A set of actions or ceremonies that are performed in a specific way, often for religious or cultural purposes.

Example: Every year, the community gathers to perform the traditional ritual during the harvest festival.

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