Exam: GRE (Verbal)

Definition: Someone who is very strict about what is considered proper behavior and does not accept anything that is seen as inappropriate or immoral.

Example: Her straightlaced attitude made it difficult for her to enjoy the party.

Definition: To make a strong effort or to be under pressure; to struggle or exert oneself.

Example: She strained to lift the heavy box off the ground.

Definition: A type or variety of something, often used to describe a specific kind of quality, injury, or breed.

Example: The scientist discovered a new strain of bacteria that could resist antibiotics.

Definition: To apply force to something in a way that changes its shape or condition, often causing damage or injury.

Example: He strained his back while lifting a heavy box.

Definition: Limited or restricted in resources or opportunities, often referring to financial situations.

Example: After losing his job, he found himself in a straitened financial situation.

Definition: To make something narrower or more limited, often referring to financial or personal circumstances.

Example: After losing his job, he found himself in a straitened situation, struggling to pay his bills.

Definition: Someone who is very strict about how people should behave, especially regarding morals and manners.

Example: Her straitlaced attitude made it difficult for her to enjoy the party.

Definition: The quality of being very strict in moral or social standards, often to the point of being overly rigid or conservative.

Example: Her straitlacedness made it difficult for her to enjoy the more relaxed atmosphere of the party.

Definition: In a strict or narrow way, often referring to rules or limitations.

Example: The rules must be followed straitly to ensure fairness in the competition.

Definition: The quality or condition of being unusual or different from what is normal.

Example: The strangeness of the situation made everyone feel uneasy.

Definition: To die or suffer from a lack of air, often due to something blocking the throat or neck.

Example: He began to strangle as the smoke filled the room.

Definition: To kill or harm someone by squeezing their throat to stop them from breathing; to restrict or suppress something.

Example: The villain tried to strangle the hero in the movie.

Definition: A strong influence or control that limits freedom or progress, often making it difficult for others to act or succeed.

Example: The company's stranglehold on the market made it hard for new businesses to compete.

Definition: To become choked or unable to breathe due to pressure around the neck or throat.

Example: The snake can strangulate its prey by wrapping around it tightly.

Definition: To compress or constrict something, especially in a way that stops the flow of blood or other fluids, or to kill someone by squeezing their neck.

Example: The doctor had to strangulate the blood vessel to stop the bleeding during surgery.