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Exam: GRE (Verbal)

ritualism

IPA: /ˈrɪtʃ.u.əl.ɪ.zəm/

KK: /ˈrɪtʃuəlɪzəm/

noun

Definition: A strong focus on or commitment to performing rituals, often in a religious or ceremonial context.

Example: The community's ritualism was evident in their elaborate ceremonies and traditions.

ritualistic

IPA: /ˌrɪtʃuˈælɪstɪk/

KK: /ˌrɪtʃuˈælɪstɪk/

adjective

Definition: Connected to or characteristic of a set of actions performed in a specific order, often for religious or ceremonial purposes.

Example: The community held a ritualistic ceremony to celebrate the harvest.

ritualistically

IPA: /ˌrɪtʃuˈælɪstɪkli/

KK: /ˌrɪtʃuˈælɪstɪkli/

adverb

Definition: Performed in a way that follows a set pattern or tradition, often related to ceremonies or customs.

Example: The community gathered ritualistically to celebrate the annual festival.

ritualization

IPA: /ˌrɪtʃuəlaɪˈzeɪʃən/

KK: /ˌrɪtʃuəlaɪˈzeɪʃən/

noun

Definition: The process of making something into a ritual, giving it special meaning or importance.

Example: The ritualization of daily activities can help create a sense of order and purpose.

ritualize

IPA: /ˈrɪtʃuəlaɪz/

KK: /ˈrɪtʃuəˌlaɪz/

intransitive verb

Definition: To perform or participate in a series of actions or ceremonies that are often repeated and have a specific meaning.

Example: Many cultures ritualize their important life events, such as weddings and funerals.

transitive verb

Definition: To make something into a ritual or to perform it in a ritualistic way.

Example: They decided to ritualize their weekly family dinners to create a special tradition.

ritually

IPA: /ˈrɪtʃuəli/

KK: /ˈrɪtʃuəli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that follows a set of actions or ceremonies, often done regularly or as part of a tradition.

Example: The community ritually gathers every year to celebrate their heritage.

rival

IPA: /ˈraɪvəl/

KK: /ˈraɪvəl/

adjective

Definition: Describing someone or something that competes with another for the same goal or position.

Example: The rival teams faced off in the championship game.

intransitive verb

Definition: To compete with someone or something in a contest or rivalry.

Example: The two companies rival each other in the tech industry.

noun

Definition: A person or group that competes with another in a particular area, trying to achieve the same goal or surpass them.

Example: The two companies have been rivals for years, each trying to outdo the other in sales.

transitive verb

Definition: To try to be as good as someone else or to do better than them.

Example: She hopes to rival her brother's achievements in sports this year.

rivalrous

IPA: /ˈraɪvəlrəs/

KK: /ˈraɪvəlrəs/

adjective

Definition: Describing someone or something that is competitive or involved in rivalry with others.

Example: The rivalrous teams fought hard for the championship title.

rivalry

IPA: /ˈraɪvəlri/

KK: /ˈraɪvəlri/

noun

Definition: The situation in which two or more people or groups compete against each other for the same goal or prize.

Example: The rivalry between the two teams has lasted for decades.

rive

IPA: /raɪv/

KK: /raɪv/

intransitive verb

Definition: To split or tear apart, often suddenly or forcefully.

Example: The tree began to rive during the storm, splitting down the middle.

transitive verb

Definition: To break something into pieces or to split it apart forcefully.

Example: The strong wind can rive the branches from the trees.

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