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Exam: GRE (Verbal)

spontaneousness

IPA: /spɒnˈteɪniəsnəs/

KK: /spɑnˈteɪniəsnəs/

noun

Definition: The quality or state of acting on impulse or without premeditation; the ability to do things naturally and without planning.

Example: Her spontaneousness made every outing an exciting adventure.

spoofed

IPA: /spuːft/

KK: /spuft/

adjective

Definition: Made to look like it is from someone else, often to trick or deceive.

Example: The email was spoofed to make it seem like it was from a trusted source.

verb

Definition: To trick or deceive someone by pretending to be someone else or by creating a false impression.

Example: The hacker spoofed the email address to make it look like it was from a trusted source.

spoofing

IPA: /ˈspuːfɪŋ/

KK: /ˈspuːfɪŋ/

noun

Definition: The act of tricking someone or something by pretending to be something else, often used in the context of computer security to deceive systems or users.

Example: The company implemented new security measures to prevent spoofing attacks on their network.

verb

Definition: To trick or deceive someone by pretending to be someone else or by imitating something in a misleading way.

Example: The hackers were caught spoofing the company's email to steal sensitive information.

spoonerism

IPA: /ˈspuːnərɪzəm/

KK: /ˈspuːnərɪzəm/

noun

Definition: A playful mistake where the sounds of two words are swapped, often creating a funny or silly phrase.

Example: He made a spoonerism when he said, 'You have hissed all my mystery lectures' instead of 'You have missed all my history lectures.'

sporadic

IPA: /spəˈrædɪk/

KK: /spɔˈrædɪk/

adjective

Definition: Happening occasionally or at irregular intervals, rather than regularly or continuously.

Example: The sporadic rain made it difficult to plan the outdoor event.

sporadically

IPA: /spəˈrædɪkli/

KK: /spɔːˈrædɪkli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that happens occasionally or at irregular intervals, rather than continuously or regularly.

Example: The rain fell sporadically throughout the day, making it hard to plan outdoor activities.

sporicidal

IPA: /spɔːrɪˈsaɪdəl/

KK: /spɔːrɪˈsaɪdəl/

adjective

Definition: Describing a substance or agent that is capable of killing spores, especially bacterial spores.

Example: The hospital uses a sporicidal solution to ensure all surfaces are free of harmful spores.

sporicide

IPA: /ˈspɔːrɪˌsaɪd/

KK: /spɔːrɪˌsaɪd/

noun

Definition: A substance that is used to kill spores, which are often resistant forms of bacteria or fungi.

Example: The laboratory used a sporicide to ensure that all spores were eliminated from the equipment.

sporogenesis

IPA: /ˌspɔːrəʊˈdʒɛnɪs/

KK: /spɔrəˈdʒɛnɪs/

noun

Definition: The process of producing or forming spores, which are reproductive cells that can develop into new organisms.

Example: Sporogenesis is essential for the reproduction of many fungi and plants.

sporogenic

IPA: /ˌspɔːrəˈdʒɛnɪk/

KK: /spɔrəˈdʒɛnɪk/

adjective

Definition: Relating to the production or reproduction of spores.

Example: The sporogenic phase of the plant is crucial for its life cycle.

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