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Exam: GRE (Verbal)

stern

IPA: /stɜrn/

KK: /stɜrn/

adjective

Definition: Strict and serious in attitude or appearance; not allowing any leniency or softness.

Example: The teacher had a stern look on her face when the students misbehaved.

noun

Definition: The back part of a ship or boat.

Example: The captain stood at the stern, looking out over the water.

sternal

IPA: /ˈstɜrnəl/

KK: /ˈstɜrnəl/

adjective

Definition: Relating to the breastbone, which is the flat bone at the front of the chest.

Example: The doctor examined the sternal area for any signs of injury.

sterner

IPA: /ˈstɜrnər/

KK: /ˈstɜrnər/

adjective

Definition: More strict or serious than someone or something else.

Example: The teacher's sterner approach helped the students focus better on their studies.

sternite

IPA: /ˈstɜrnˌaɪt/

KK: /ˈstɜrnˌaɪt/

noun

Definition: A hard plate located on the underside of each body segment of an insect or other arthropod.

Example: The sternite provides support and protection for the insect's internal organs.

sternness

IPA: /ˈstɜrn.nəs/

KK: /stɜrn.nəs/

noun

Definition: The quality or state of being strict, serious, or harsh in manner or attitude.

Example: The teacher's sternness made the students pay attention in class.

sternocostal

IPA: /ˌstɜrnəˈkɒstəl/

KK: /ˈstɜrnəˌkɒstəl/

adjective

Definition: Relating to both the breastbone and the ribs in the body.

Example: The sternocostal joints connect the ribs to the sternum.

sternum

IPA: /ˈstɜːrnəm/

KK: /ˈstɜrnəm/

noun

Definition: A flat bone located in the center of the chest that connects the ribs and helps protect the heart and lungs.

Example: The doctor explained that the sternum is an important part of the ribcage.

sternutation

IPA: //ˌstɜrn.juˈteɪ.ʃən//

KK: /stɜrnjuˈteɪʃən/

noun

Definition: A sudden, forceful expulsion of air from the nose and mouth, often caused by irritation in the nasal passages.

Example: He let out a loud sternutation during the meeting, surprising everyone around him.

steroid

IPA: //ˈstɛrɔɪd//

KK: /ˈstɛrɔɪd/

noun

Definition: A type of organic compound that is fat-soluble and has a specific structure made of four interconnected rings of carbon atoms. These compounds include hormones and some medications.

Example: Doctors sometimes prescribe steroids to help reduce inflammation in the body.

steroidal

IPA: /ˈstɛr.ɔɪ.dəl/

KK: /stɛrˈɔɪdəl/

adjective

Definition: Relating to or derived from a type of organic compound that includes hormones and vitamins, which have a specific molecular structure.

Example: The athlete was banned for using a steroidal substance to enhance performance.

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