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Exam: GRE (Verbal)

solicit

IPA: /səˈlɪsɪt/

KK: /səˈlɪsɪt/

intransitive verb

Definition: To ask for something or try to obtain something, often in a formal or persistent way.

Example: The organization will solicit donations to support the local community.

transitive verb

Definition: To ask for something, often in a formal or persistent way, such as help, support, or business.

Example: The charity organization will solicit donations from local businesses.

solicitant

IPA: /səˈlɪsɪtənt/

KK: /səˈlɪsɪtənt/

noun

Definition: A person who asks for something, often in a formal or official way.

Example: The solicitant submitted their application for the grant.

solicitation

IPA: /səˌlɪsɪˈteɪʃən/

KK: /səˌlɪsɪˈteɪʃən/

noun

Definition: The act of asking for something, often in a formal way, such as a request for help, business, or support.

Example: The organization sent out a solicitation for donations to help the local community.

solicitor

IPA: /səˈlɪsɪtə/

KK: /səˈlɪsɪtər/

noun

Definition: A type of lawyer who gives legal advice, helps clients with legal issues, and represents them in lower courts.

Example: She decided to hire a solicitor to help with her property purchase.

solicitorship

IPA: /səˈlɪsɪtərʃɪp/

KK: /səˈlɪsɪtərˌʃɪp/

noun

Definition: The position or title held by a solicitor, often used in a formal or respectful way.

Example: He was proud of his solicitorship and the responsibilities it entailed.

solicitous

IPA: /səˈlɪsɪtəs/

KK: /səˈlɪsɪtəs/

adjective

Definition: Showing concern or care for someone or something; being attentive and anxious about their well-being.

Example: The solicitous teacher always checked on her students' progress.

solicitously

IPA: /səˈlɪsɪtəsli/

KK: /səˈlɪsɪtəsli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that shows concern or care for someone or something.

Example: She asked solicitously if I needed any help with my project.

solicitousness

IPA: /səˈlɪsɪtəsnəs/

KK: /səˈlɪsɪtəsnəs/

noun

Definition: The quality of being concerned or anxious about someone or something, showing care and attention.

Example: Her solicitousness for her friend's well-being was evident in her constant check-ins.

solicitude

IPA: /səˈlɪsɪtud/

KK: /səˈlɪsɪˌtud/

noun

Definition: A feeling of care or concern for someone or something, often showing attentiveness and protectiveness.

Example: Her solicitude for her friend's well-being was evident in her constant check-ins.

solidaristic

IPA: /ˌsɒlɪˈdærɪstɪk/

KK: /sɑːlɪˈdɛrɪstɪk/

adjective

Definition: Relating to a social philosophy that emphasizes mutual support and cooperation among individuals and groups.

Example: The community adopted a solidaristic approach to ensure that everyone had access to basic needs.

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