Exam: GRE (Verbal)

Definition: In a way that does not involve sight; without seeing.

Example: She moved sightlessly through the dark room, relying on her other senses.

Definition: The quality of being attractive or pleasant to look at.

Example: The sightliness of the garden impressed all the visitors.

Definition: The 18th letter of the Greek alphabet, often used in mathematics and science to represent various concepts.

Example: In mathematics, sigma is commonly used to denote the summation of a series.

Definition: Having a shape that resembles the letter S, often used to describe certain curves or structures in anatomy and mathematics.

Example: The graph of the function has a sigmoid shape, rising gradually before leveling off.

Definition: Describing something that has a shape similar to an S-curve, often used in mathematics and biology.

Example: The growth of the population followed a sigmoidal pattern, indicating a slow start, rapid growth, and then a plateau.

Definition: In a way that resembles a sigmoid curve, which is an S-shaped curve often used in mathematics and statistics.

Example: The data points increased sigmoidally, showing a gradual rise before leveling off.

Definition: A medical tool used to look inside the lower part of the large intestine, specifically the sigmoid colon, by being inserted through the anus.

Example: The doctor used a sigmoidoscope to check for any abnormalities in the patient's colon.

Definition: Related to a medical examination of the lower part of the large intestine using a special instrument.

Example: The doctor recommended a sigmoidoscopic examination to check for any abnormalities in the colon.

Definition: Something that is remarkable or noteworthy, often used to describe an event or achievement that stands out from the usual or common occurrences.

Example: Winning the award was a signal achievement for the young artist.

Definition: To make a gesture or sound that conveys information or instructions.

Example: The train will signal before it arrives at the station.

Definition: A sign or indicator that conveys information or communicates a message, often through gestures, lights, or sounds.

Example: The red light is a signal for drivers to stop.

Definition: To communicate or indicate something using signs or gestures, often to give instructions or information.

Example: She signaled the waiter to bring the check.

Definition: The act of making something known or understood through signs or signals.

Example: The signalization of the new rules helped everyone understand the changes.