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Exam: GRE (Verbal)

subset

IPA: /ˈsʌbˌsɛt/

KK: /sʌbˌsɛt/

noun

Definition: A group of items that are part of a larger group.

Example: The numbers 2, 4, and 6 form a subset of the even numbers.

subshell

IPA: //ˈsʌbˌʃɛl//

KK: /sʌbˌʃɛl/

noun

Definition: A group of one or more orbitals within an electron shell of an atom, which can hold electrons.

Example: In chemistry, a subshell is important for understanding how electrons are arranged in an atom.

subside

IPA: /səbˈsaɪd/

KK: /səbˈsaɪd/

intransitive verb

Definition: To become less intense or severe; to decrease in strength or level.

Example: After the storm, the winds began to subside, and the skies cleared up.

subsidence

IPA: /səˈbaɪdəns/

KK: /səbˈsaɪdəns/

noun

Definition: The process of something sinking to a lower level, often referring to the ground or surface, usually caused by factors like underground digging or earthquakes.

Example: The subsidence of the land made the buildings unstable and unsafe.

subsidiarily

IPA: /səbˈsɪdiˌɛrəli/

KK: /səbˈsɪdiˌɛrəli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that is secondary or supportive to something else.

Example: The project was funded subsidiarily by the government, allowing the main initiative to proceed.

subsidiarity

IPA: /səˌbsɪdiˈɛrɪti/

KK: /səbˈsɪdiˌɛrɪti/

noun

Definition: The idea that decisions should be made as close to the local level as possible, rather than by a central authority, unless a higher level is more effective.

Example: The principle of subsidiarity is important in ensuring that local governments have the power to make decisions that affect their communities.

subsidise

IPA: /ˈsʌb.sɪ.daɪz/

KK: /sʌbsaɪdɪz/

verb

Definition: To provide financial support or assistance to help someone or something, often to reduce costs or encourage a particular activity.

Example: The government decided to subsidise public transportation to make it more affordable for everyone.

subsidised

IPA: /səbˈsɪdaɪzd/

KK: /sʌbˈsɪdaɪzd/

adjective

Definition: Describing something that is financially supported or aided by a government or organization to reduce costs for individuals or groups.

Example: The subsidised housing program helps low-income families afford a place to live.

verb

Definition: To provide financial support to help reduce the cost of something, making it more affordable for people or organizations.

Example: The government subsidised public transportation to encourage more people to use it.

subsidization

IPA: /ˌsʌb.sɪ.dəˈzeɪ.ʃən/

KK: /sʌbˌsɪdəˈzeɪʃən/

noun

Definition: The act of providing financial support to help reduce the cost of something, often to make it more affordable for people or businesses.

Example: The government is considering a new subsidization program to help low-income families afford housing.

subsidized

IPA: /səbˈsɪdaɪzd/

KK: /sʌbˈsɪdaɪzd/

adjective

Definition: Describing something that is financially supported by the government or another organization to help reduce costs.

Example: The subsidized housing program helps low-income families afford a place to live.

verb

Definition: To provide financial support to help reduce the cost of something, making it more affordable for people.

Example: The government subsidized public transportation to encourage more people to use it.

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