Exam: GRE (Verbal)

Definition: Relating to the northern part of a region or area.

Example: The septentrional winds brought a chill to the air.

Definition: Relating to or causing infection, especially due to bacteria that can lead to serious illness.

Example: The doctor was concerned about the septic condition of the wound.

Definition: A serious illness that occurs when harmful germs or their toxins enter the blood, leading to widespread infection in the body.

Example: The doctor diagnosed her with septicemia after she showed symptoms of severe infection.

Definition: Relating to or affected by septicemia, a serious condition resulting from the presence of bacteria in the blood.

Example: The patient was diagnosed as septicemic after showing severe symptoms of infection.

Definition: Relating to the splitting of a seed capsule along its partitions or septa.

Example: The septicidal capsule released its seeds when it split open.

Definition: A number that is equal to one followed by twenty-four zeros, or 10 to the power of 24.

Example: In the United States, a septillion is a thousand raised to the power of eight.

Definition: Connected to the number seven or a group of seven.

Example: The septimal scale in music is based on seven notes.

Definition: Referring to a person who is between 70 and 80 years old.

Example: My grandfather is a septuagenarian who enjoys gardening.

Definition: A person who is between 70 and 80 years old.

Example: My grandfather is a septuagenarian and still enjoys playing golf.

Definition: A thin wall or membrane that separates two areas or cavities in the body, such as in the nose or heart.

Example: The doctor explained that the septum in the heart helps to keep the blood flowing in the right direction.

Definition: Made up of seven parts or members, or seven times as much in size, strength, number, or amount.

Example: The septuple layers of the cake made it very rich and delicious.

Definition: A quantity that is seven times as much as something else.

Example: The prize money was a septuple of what it was last year.

Definition: To increase something by a factor of seven or to make it seven times larger.

Example: The company plans to septuple its profits over the next five years.