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Exam: GRE (Verbal)

submissively

IPA: /səbˈmɪsɪvli/

KK: /səbˈmɪsɪvli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that shows a willingness to submit or yield to others; obediently or passively.

Example: She nodded submissively, accepting his decision without protest.

submissiveness

IPA: /səbˈmɪsɪvnəs/

KK: /səbˈmɪsɪvnəs/

noun

Definition: The condition of being willing to accept the control or authority of someone else without resistance.

Example: Her submissiveness in the meeting surprised everyone, as she usually voiced her opinions strongly.

submucosa

IPA: /sʌbˈmjuːkəʊsə/

KK: /sʌbˈmjuːkəsə/

noun

Definition: A layer of tissue that is located beneath a mucous membrane, providing support and structure.

Example: The doctor explained that the submucosa contains blood vessels and nerves that help the mucous membrane function properly.

submucosal

IPA: /ˌsʌbˈmjuːsəl/

KK: /sʌbˈmjuːsəl/

adjective

Definition: Located beneath the mucous membrane in the body.

Example: The doctor explained that the submucosal layer plays an important role in digestion.

submultiple

IPA: /sʌbˈmʌltəbl/

KK: /sʌbˈmʌltəbl/

adjective

Definition: Describing a number that can be divided evenly into another number without leaving a remainder.

Example: In mathematics, a submultiple of 12 is 6, because 12 can be divided by 6 exactly.

noun

Definition: A number that can divide another number without leaving a remainder.

Example: In mathematics, 2 is a submultiple of 4 because 4 can be divided by 2 exactly.

subnational

IPA: /ˌsʌbˈnæʃənl/

KK: /sʌbˈnæʃənl/

adjective

Definition: Relating to a division or part of a country that is below the national level, such as states or provinces.

Example: The subnational governments have their own laws and regulations that operate within the framework of the national government.

subnet

IPA: /ˈsʌbˌnɛt/

KK: /sʌbˌnɛt/

noun

Definition: A smaller network within a larger network that allows devices to communicate with each other directly.

Example: The company divided its network into several subnets to improve performance and security.

subnetwork

IPA: //sʌbˈnɛtˌwɜrk//

KK: /sʌbˈnɛtˌwɜrk/

noun

Definition: A smaller part of a larger network that operates independently or has its own specific functions.

Example: The company created a subnetwork to manage its internal communications more efficiently.

subnormal

IPA: /sʌbˈnɔːrməl/

KK: /sʌbˈnɔrml/

adjective

Definition: Less than what is considered normal or average, often referring to lower levels of ability or intelligence.

Example: The test results showed that his performance was subnormal compared to his peers.

noun

Definition: A person who is considered to have below-average abilities in areas like intelligence or physical coordination.

Example: The program is designed to help subnormals improve their skills and confidence.

subnormality

IPA: //sʌbˈnɔːrməlɪti//

KK: /sʌbˈnɔrməlɪti/

noun

Definition: The condition of being below normal or average in some way.

Example: The study focused on the subnormality of certain test scores among the students.

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