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Exam: GRE (Verbal)

ruling

IPA: /ˈruːlɪŋ/

KK: /ˈruːlɪŋ/

adjective

Definition: Having control or authority over something; being the most important or influential.

Example: The ruling party made significant changes to the law.

noun

Definition: A decision made by someone in authority, especially in a legal context, that determines how a situation should be handled.

Example: The judge's ruling was final and could not be appealed.

rumbustious

IPA: //rʌmˈbʌstʃəs//

KK: /rʌmˈbʌs.tʃəs/

adjective

Definition: Full of energy and excitement, often in a noisy or unruly way.

Example: The rumbustious children ran around the playground, laughing and shouting.

rumbustiously

IPA: /rʌmˈbʌstʃəsli/

KK: /rʌmˈbʌstʃəsli/

adverb

Definition: In a lively and noisy way, often causing trouble or excitement.

Example: The children played rumbustiously in the park, laughing and shouting.

rumbustiousness

IPA: /rʌmˈbʌstʃəsnəs/

KK: /rʌmˈbʌstʃəsnəs/

noun

Definition: The state of being noisy, energetic, and lively, often in a way that is difficult to control.

Example: The children's rumbustiousness filled the playground with laughter and excitement.

ruminantly

IPA: /ˈruːmɪnəntli/

KK: /rumɪnəntli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that involves thinking carefully and deeply about something, often reflecting on it repeatedly.

Example: She ruminantly considered the implications of her decision before speaking.

ruminate

IPA: /ˈruː.mɪ.neɪt/

KK: /ˈrumɪneɪt/

intransitive verb

Definition: To think carefully and for a long period about something.

Example: After the meeting, she needed some time to ruminate on the decisions made.

transitive verb

Definition: To think carefully and for a long period about something.

Example: She likes to ruminate on her decisions before making a choice.

rumination

IPA: /ˌruːmɪˈneɪʃən/

KK: /ruməˈneɪʃən/

noun

Definition: The process of thinking carefully and deeply about something, often for a long time.

Example: After much rumination, she decided to change her career path.

ruminative

IPA: /ˈruː.mɪ.nə.tɪv/

KK: /ˈrumɪnətɪv/

adjective

Definition: Tending to think deeply or reflect on things; often associated with being contemplative or pensive.

Example: After reading the book, she felt ruminative and spent hours pondering its themes.

ruminatively

IPA: /ˈruːmɪnətɪvli/

KK: /ruməˈnɛɪtɪvli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that involves deep or careful thought about something.

Example: She sat ruminatively, pondering the meaning of life.

ruminator

IPA: /ˈruːmɪneɪtə/

KK: /ˈrumɪˌneɪtər/

noun

Definition: A person who thinks deeply or reflects on something.

Example: As a ruminator, she often spent hours contemplating her life choices.

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