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Exam: GRE (Verbal)

sensuousness

IPA: /ˈsɛnʃuəsnəs/

KK: /ˈsɛnʃuəsnəs/

noun

Definition: The quality or state of being pleasing to the senses, often related to physical pleasure or beauty.

Example: The sensuousness of the painting captivated everyone who saw it.

sentencing

IPA: /ˈsɛntənsɪŋ/

KK: /ˈsɛntənsɪŋ/

adjective

Definition: Relating to the act of declaring a punishment for a crime in a court of law.

Example: The sentencing guidelines help judges determine appropriate punishments for offenders.

noun

Definition: The process of deciding the punishment for someone who has been found guilty of a crime.

Example: The judge announced the sentencing of the defendant after the trial.

sententia

IPA: /sɛnˈtɛnʃə/

KK: /sɛnˈtɛnʃə/

noun

Definition: A saying or phrase that expresses a general truth or principle.

Example: The ancient philosopher shared a wise sententia that resonated with many.

sentential

IPA: /sɛnˈtɛnʃəl/

KK: /sɛnˈtɛnʃəl/

adjective

Definition: Relating to a sentence or a group of sentences, often used in the context of language or logic.

Example: The sentential structure of the text made it easier to understand the main ideas.

sententious

IPA: /sɛnˈtɛnʃəs/

KK: /sɛnˈtɛnʃəs/

adjective

Definition: Describing someone or something that is full of wise sayings or moral expressions, often in a way that seems pompous or overly formal.

Example: The speaker's sententious remarks made the audience feel as if they were being lectured rather than inspired.

sententiously

IPA: /sɛnˈtɛnʃəsli/

KK: /sɛnˈtɛnʃəsli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that expresses opinions or judgments in a pompous or moralizing manner, often using few words.

Example: He spoke sententiously, making his point sound more important than it really was.

sententiousness

IPA: /sɛnˈtɛnʃəsnəs/

KK: /sɛnˈtɛnʃəsnəs/

noun

Definition: The quality of being full of meaning or moralizing, often in a pompous or self-righteous way.

Example: His speech was filled with sententiousness, making it hard to enjoy the message he was trying to convey.

sentience

IPA: /ˈsɛnʃəns/

KK: /ˈsɛnʧəns/

noun

Definition: The ability to feel, perceive, or experience sensations and emotions; being aware of one's surroundings and having consciousness.

Example: Many animals exhibit a level of sentience that allows them to experience pain and joy.

sentient

IPA: /ˈsɛnʃənt/

KK: /ˈsɛnʃənt/

adjective

Definition: Having the ability to perceive or feel things; capable of experiencing sensations and emotions.

Example: Many believe that animals are sentient beings that can feel pain and joy.

sentiently

IPA: /ˈsɛnʃəntli/

KK: /sɛnˈtʃɛntli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that shows awareness or the ability to perceive and feel things.

Example: The creature moved sentiently, responding to its surroundings with curiosity.

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