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Exam: GRE (Verbal)

acclamation

IPA: /əˌklæməˈʃɛn/

KK: /əˌklæməˈʃən/

noun

Definition: A loud and enthusiastic expression of approval or praise, often shown through cheers or applause. It can also refer to a way of voting where people show their support without using a formal ballot.

Example: The proposal was accepted by acclamation, with everyone cheering in agreement.

acclimate

IPA: //əˈklɪmeɪt//

KK: /ˈæk.lɪ.meɪt/

transitive verb

Definition: To get used to a new place, situation, or condition, often by adjusting one's behavior or habits.

Example: It took her a few weeks to acclimate to the high altitude of the mountains.

acclimated

IPA: //əˈklɪmeɪtɪd//

KK: /ˈæk.lɪ.meɪ.tɪd/

adjective

Definition: Used to describe someone or something that has become used to a new environment or situation.

Example: After living in the mountains for several years, she felt acclimated to the high altitude.

verb

Definition: To become used to a new environment or situation, especially after a period of adjustment.

Example: After a few weeks in the new city, I finally acclimated to the colder weather.

acclimation

IPA: //əˌklaɪ.məˈteɪ.ʃən//

KK: /ˌæk.lɪˈmeɪ.ʃən/

noun

Definition: The process of adjusting to a new environment or situation, especially in terms of temperature, climate, or other conditions.

Example: The acclimation of the plants to the new climate took several weeks.

acclimatization

IPA: /əˌklaɪməˈteɪʃən/

KK: /əˌklaɪməˈteɪʃən/

noun

Definition: The process by which a living thing adjusts to new environmental conditions, like changes in temperature, light, or altitude.

Example: The acclimatization process is essential for athletes training at high altitudes.

acclimatize

IPA: /əˈklaɪməˌtaɪz/

KK: /əˈklaɪməˌtaɪz/

intransitive verb

Definition: To adjust or adapt to a new environment or situation.

Example: It took me a few days to acclimatize to the high altitude.

transitive verb

Definition: To adjust or adapt to a new environment or climate, especially after moving to a different place.

Example: It took several weeks for the hikers to acclimatize to the high altitude.

acclivity

IPA: /əˈklɪvɪti/

KK: /əˈklɪvɪti/

noun

Definition: A rising slope or incline, like the side of a hill that goes up.

Example: The hikers struggled to climb the acclivity leading to the summit.

accolade

IPA: /ˈækəleɪd/

KK: /ˈæ.kə.leɪd/

noun

Definition: An award or special recognition given to someone for their achievements or excellence. It can also refer to praise or approval for someone's work.

Example: The author received an accolade for her outstanding contribution to literature.

transitive verb

Definition: To give praise or honor to someone for their achievements or qualities.

Example: The author was accoladed for her outstanding contributions to literature.

accommodatingly

IPA: /əˈkɒmədeɪtɪŋli/

KK: /əˈkɑːməˌdeɪtɪŋli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that shows a willingness to help or be flexible with others.

Example: She responded accommodatingly to all of his requests, making sure he felt comfortable.

accommodational

IPA: /əˌkɒməˈdeɪʃənl/

KK: /əˌkɑːməˈdeɪʃənl/

adjective

Definition: This word describes something that is connected to the act of making adjustments or providing support to meet needs.

Example: The hotel offers accommodational services for guests with special needs.

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