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Exam: GRE (Verbal)

rostral

IPA: //ˈrɒstrəl//

KK: /ˈrɒstrəl/

adjective

Definition: Relating to or situated toward the front or head of an organism, especially in anatomical terms.

Example: The rostral part of the brain is important for processing sensory information.

rostrally

IPA: /ˈrɒstrəli/

KK: /ˈrɒstrəli/

adverb

Definition: In a direction towards the front or beak of an organism.

Example: The nerve fibers project rostrally towards the brain.

rostrum

IPA: /ˈrɒstrəm/

KK: /ˈrɒstrəm/

noun

Definition: A raised platform used for public speaking or presentations, often found in auditoriums or lecture halls.

Example: The speaker stood confidently on the rostrum, addressing the audience with passion.

rotameter

IPA: /ˈroʊtəˌmɛtər/

KK: /ˈroʊtəˌmɛtər/

noun

Definition: A tool that measures how much fluid is flowing through a pipe by using a float that moves up and down in a tube.

Example: The engineer used a rotameter to check the flow rate of the water in the system.

rotation

IPA: /roʊˈteɪʃən/

KK: /roʊˈteɪʃən/

noun

Definition: The act of turning around a central point or axis, or a complete cycle of such movement.

Example: The rotation of the Earth causes day and night.

rotational

IPA: /rəʊˈteɪʃənl/

KK: /roʊˈteɪʃənl/

adjective

Definition: Relating to or resulting from the act of turning around a center or axis.

Example: The rotational movement of the Earth causes day and night.

rotative

IPA: //roʊˈteɪtɪv//

KK: /roʊˈteɪtɪv/

adjective

Definition: Describing something that involves or is related to rotation or turning, often like a wheel.

Example: The rotative mechanism in the clock allows the hands to move smoothly around the dial.

rotatory

IPA: //roʊˈteɪtəri//

KK: /roʊˈteɪtəri/

adjective

Definition: Relating to or causing something to turn around a central point or axis.

Example: The rotatory motion of the wheel helps the vehicle move forward.

rotavirus

IPA: /ˈroʊtəˌvaɪrəs/

KK: /ˈroʊtəˌvaɪrəs/

noun

Definition: A type of virus that is shaped like a wheel and can cause stomach infections, particularly in babies and young animals.

Example: The doctor explained that rotavirus is a common cause of diarrhea in infants.

rote

IPA: /roʊt/

KK: /roʊt/

adjective

Definition: Learned or memorized through repetition without understanding the meaning.

Example: She learned the poem by rote, repeating it over and over until she could recite it perfectly.

noun

Definition: A way of learning or memorizing something by repeating it many times without really understanding it.

Example: Students often learn vocabulary by rote, repeating the words until they remember them.

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