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Exam: GRE (Verbal)

spectatorship

IPA: //spɛkˈteɪʃɪp//

KK: /spɛkˈteɪʃɪp/

noun

Definition: The condition of watching an event or performance without participating in it.

Example: The spectatorship at the concert was overwhelming, with thousands of fans cheering for their favorite band.

specter

IPA: /ˈspɛktər/

KK: /ˈspɛktər/

noun

Definition: A ghost or spirit that appears to people, often causing fear or unease.

Example: The old house was said to be haunted by a specter that roamed the halls at night.

spectral

IPA: /ˈspɛktrəl/

KK: /ˈspɛktrəl/

adjective

Definition: Relating to or resembling a ghost or spirit; having a ghostly appearance.

Example: The old house had a spectral quality that made it seem haunted.

spectrally

IPA: /ˈspɛktrəli/

KK: /ˈspɛktrəli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that relates to or resembles a spectrum, often used in contexts involving light or sound waves.

Example: The colors of the rainbow can be described spectrally, showing a range of wavelengths.

spectre

IPA: /ˈspɛk.tər/

KK: /ˈspɛktər/

noun

Definition: A ghost or spirit, often seen as a haunting presence.

Example: The old house was said to be haunted by a spectre that frightened the villagers.

spectrogram

IPA: /ˈspɛktrəˌɡræm/

KK: /spɛkˈtrɒɡræm/

noun

Definition: A visual representation that shows the different frequencies of sound or light, often used in scientific analysis.

Example: The scientist used a spectrogram to analyze the sound waves produced by the bird.

spectrograph

IPA: //ˈspɛktrəˌɡræf//

KK: /ˈspɛktrəˌgræf/

noun

Definition: An instrument used to separate and record different wavelengths of light or sound, allowing scientists to analyze the spectrum of the radiation.

Example: The astronomer used a spectrograph to study the light from distant stars.

spectrographic

IPA: /ˌspɛk.trəˈɡræf.ɪk/

KK: /spɛktrəˈgræfɪk/

adjective

Definition: Relating to the use of spectrographs, which are instruments that analyze light and other electromagnetic radiation to produce a spectrum.

Example: The scientist used a spectrographic analysis to study the composition of the star's light.

spectrography

IPA: /ˌspɛk.trəˈɡrɑː.fi/

KK: /spɛkˈtrɒɡrəfi/

noun

Definition: The practice of using a device called a spectrograph to analyze the spectrum of light or other electromagnetic radiation.

Example: Spectrography is essential in studying the composition of distant stars.

spectrometer

IPA: /spɛkˈtrɒmɪtə/

KK: /spɛkˈtrɒmɪtə/

noun

Definition: A device that measures the different wavelengths of light or other emissions, often used in scientific analysis.

Example: The scientist used a spectrometer to analyze the light spectrum from the star.

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