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Exam: GRE (Verbal)

subreptitious

IPA: /ˌsʌb.rɛpˈtɪʃ.əs/

KK: /sʌbˈrɛp.tɪ.ʃəs/

adjective

Definition: Describing something that is done secretly or in a hidden way, often to avoid notice or attention.

Example: The subreptitious actions of the spy went unnoticed by everyone around him.

subrogate

IPA: //sʌbˈroʊɡeɪt//

KK: /sʌbˈroʊɡeɪt/

transitive verb

Definition: To replace one person with another in a legal context, especially in terms of rights or obligations.

Example: The insurance company may subrogate its rights to recover costs from the party at fault.

subrogation

IPA: //sʌb.roʊˈɡeɪ.ʃən//

KK: /sʌbrogˈeɪʃən/

noun

Definition: The process where one person takes the place of another in a legal context, often involving the transfer of rights to collect a debt or damages.

Example: In cases of insurance claims, subrogation allows the insurer to pursue recovery from the party responsible for the loss.

subroutine

IPA: //sʌbˈruːtiːn//

KK: /sʌbˈruːtin/

noun

Definition: A set of instructions in programming that performs a specific task and can be called from other parts of a program.

Example: The programmer wrote a subroutine to handle user input efficiently.

subsample

IPA: //sʌbˈsæmpl//

KK: /sʌbˌsæmpl/

noun

Definition: A smaller part taken from a larger group to represent that group.

Example: The researchers took a subsample of the data to analyze the trends more closely.

transitive verb

Definition: To take a smaller part from a larger group or sample for analysis or study.

Example: The researchers decided to subsample the data to make their analysis more manageable.

subsampled

IPA: //sʌbˈsæmpld//

KK: /sʌbˈsæmpld/

adjective

Definition: Divided into smaller parts or groups taken from a larger sample.

Example: The data was subsampled to ensure a more manageable size for analysis.

subsampling

IPA: /sʌbˈsæmplɪŋ/

KK: /sʌbˈsæmplɪŋ/

noun

Definition: The process of taking a smaller portion from a larger set of data or samples for analysis or study.

Example: In research, subsampling can help reduce the amount of data to be processed while still providing useful insights.

subsaturation

IPA: /ˌsʌbˈseɪʃən/

KK: /sʌbˈseɪʃən/

noun

Definition: The state of having less than a full amount of something, especially in terms of saturation.

Example: The subsaturation of the soil affected the growth of the plants.

subscript

IPA: /ˈsʌbˌskrɪpt/

KK: /sʌbˌskrɪpt/

adjective

Definition: Referring to a character or symbol that is written or printed below the normal line of text.

Example: In the chemical formula, the number of atoms is often shown as a subscript.

noun

Definition: A special character or symbol that is written below and to the side of a letter or number, often used in mathematics or chemistry to indicate a specific meaning.

Example: In the chemical formula H₂O, the '2' is a subscript that shows there are two hydrogen atoms.

subsection

IPA: //sʌbˈsɛkʃən//

KK: /sʌbˈsɛkʃən/

noun

Definition: A smaller part of a larger section, often used in documents or texts to organize information more clearly.

Example: The report was divided into several subsections to make it easier to read.

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