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Exam: GRE (Verbal)

subsumption

IPA: /səbˈsʌmpʃən/

KK: /səbˈsʌmpʃən/

noun

Definition: The act of including something under a general category or concept.

Example: In logic, subsumption is important for understanding how specific instances relate to broader principles.

subsurface

IPA: //sʌbˈsɜːrfɪs//

KK: /sʌbˈsɜrfɪs/

adjective

Definition: Relating to or located beneath a surface, especially under the ground or water.

Example: The subsurface layers of soil are important for plant growth.

noun

Definition: Material that is located just below the surface of the ground, such as soil or rock that is not visible from above.

Example: The construction project required drilling into the subsurface to assess the soil conditions.

subsystem

IPA: //ˈsʌbˌsɪstəm//

KK: /sʌbˌsɪstəm/

noun

Definition: A smaller part of a larger system that has its own specific function or purpose.

Example: The control subsystem is responsible for managing the temperature in the building.

subtaxon

IPA: /sʌbˈtæksɒn/

KK: /sʌbˈtæksɒn/

noun

Definition: A category that is part of a larger group in biological classification.

Example: The scientist discovered a new subtaxon within the existing species.

subtend

IPA: /sʌbˈtɛnd/

KK: /sʌbˈtɛnd/

transitive verb

Definition: To form an angle with a line or to be opposite to something, often used in geometry. It can also mean to support or surround something, like how leaves can support flowers.

Example: In a triangle, each side subtends an angle at the opposite vertex.

subterfuge

IPA: /ˈsʌbtərˌfjuːdʒ/

KK: /sʌbˈtɜrˌfjuːdʒ/

noun

Definition: A trick or plan used to hide something or to avoid a difficult situation.

Example: He used a clever subterfuge to avoid answering the question directly.

subterranean

IPA: /ˌsʌb.təˈreɪ.n/

KK: /sʌbˈtɛr.ə.neɪ.ən/

adjective

Definition: Relating to something that is located or occurs beneath the surface of the earth.

Example: The archaeologists discovered subterranean tunnels that had been used centuries ago.

subterraneous

IPA: /ˌsʌb.təˈreɪ.ni.əs/

KK: /sʌbˈtɛrənɪəs/

adjective

Definition: Relating to or existing below the surface of the ground.

Example: The subterraneous tunnels were used for secret transportation.

subterraneously

IPA: /ˌsʌb.təˈreɪ.ni.əs.li/

KK: /sʌbˈtɛrənˌli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that is underground or beneath the surface.

Example: The roots of the trees grow subterraneously, reaching deep into the soil.

subtest

IPA: /ˈsʌbˌtɛst/

KK: /sʌbˌtɛst/

noun

Definition: A smaller test that is included within a larger test, often used to measure specific skills or abilities.

Example: The psychologist administered a subtest to evaluate the child's reading comprehension.

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