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Exam: GRE (Verbal)

saintly

IPA: /ˈseɪntli/

KK: /ˈseɪntli/

adjective

Definition: Having qualities or characteristics that are considered holy or virtuous, similar to those of a saint.

Example: Her saintly behavior inspired everyone around her to be better people.

salacious

IPA: /səˈleɪʃəs/

KK: /səˈleɪʃəs/

adjective

Definition: Relating to or intended to arouse sexual desire or excitement.

Example: The movie was criticized for its salacious content that many found inappropriate.

salaciously

IPA: /səˈleɪʃəsli/

KK: /səˈleɪʃəsli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that is sexually suggestive or intended to arouse interest or excitement.

Example: The movie was criticized for depicting the characters salaciously, focusing too much on their romantic escapades.

salaciousness

IPA: /səˈleɪʃəsnəs/

KK: /səˈleɪʃəsnəs/

noun

Definition: The quality of being sexually inappropriate or indecent, often in a way that is intended to attract attention or provoke interest.

Example: The movie was criticized for its salaciousness, which overshadowed the plot.

salacity

IPA: /səˈlæsɪti/

KK: /səˈlæsɪti/

noun

Definition: The quality of being lewd or obscene, often in a sexual way.

Example: The novel was criticized for its salacity and explicit content.

salicylate

IPA: /səˈlɪsɪleɪt/

KK: /səˈlɪsɪleɪt/

noun

Definition: A type of chemical compound that is derived from salicylic acid, often used in medicine and cosmetics.

Example: Salicylates are commonly found in pain relief medications and skincare products.

salience

IPA: /ˈseɪliəns/

KK: /ˈseɪliəns/

noun

Definition: The quality of being noticeable or important; a feature that stands out.

Example: The salience of the issue made it a top priority for the committee.

saliency

IPA: /ˈseɪliənsi/

KK: /ˈseɪliənsi/

noun

Definition: The quality of being noticeable or important; the state of standing out.

Example: The saliency of the issue made it a top priority for the committee.

salient

IPA: //ˈseɪliənt//

KK: /ˈseɪliənt/

adjective

Definition: Something that is very noticeable or important, standing out from its surroundings.

Example: The salient features of the landscape made it a popular spot for photographers.

noun

Definition: A part of a military position or structure that sticks out into enemy territory or stands out from its surroundings.

Example: The general ordered the troops to secure the salient to protect against enemy attacks.

saliently

IPA: //ˈseɪlɪəntli//

KK: /ˈseɪliəntli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that is very noticeable or important; clearly standing out.

Example: The main points of the presentation were saliently highlighted to ensure everyone understood the key messages.

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