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Exam: GRE (Verbal)

sulfurize

IPA: /ˈsʌlfəraɪz/

KK: /ˈsʌlfəraɪz/

transitive verb

Definition: To treat or combine something with sulfur, often for the purpose of preservation or chemical reaction.

Example: The farmers decided to sulfurize the crops to protect them from pests.

sulfurized

IPA: /ˈsʌlfəraɪzd/

KK: /ˈsʌlfəraɪzd/

adjective

Definition: Describes something that has been treated or reacted with sulfur or sulfur dioxide.

Example: The sulfurized rubber is more durable and resistant to heat.

verb

Definition: To treat or combine with sulfur, often to enhance properties or create a specific chemical compound.

Example: The chemist sulfurized the compound to improve its durability.

sulfurous

IPA: /ˈsʌlfərəs/

KK: /ˈsʌlfərəs/

adjective

Definition: Relating to or containing sulfur, often associated with a strong, unpleasant smell, especially when sulfur is burned.

Example: The sulfurous fumes from the volcano could be smelled miles away.

sulfurously

IPA: /ˈsʌlfərəsli/

KK: /ˈsʌlfərəsli/

adverb

Definition: In a manner that relates to or resembles sulfur, often associated with a strong, unpleasant smell or atmosphere.

Example: The air was sulfurously thick, making it hard to breathe.

sullen

IPA: /ˈsʌlən/

KK: /ˈsʌlən/

adjective

Definition: Feeling or showing a gloomy or bad mood; often silent and withdrawn.

Example: After hearing the bad news, he sat in a sullen silence.

sullener

IPA: /ˈsʌlənər/

KK: /ˈsʌlənər/

adjective

Definition: This word describes someone who is gloomy, silent, or withdrawn, often because they are unhappy or annoyed.

Example: After hearing the bad news, he became even more sullener than before.

sullenest

IPA: /ˈsʌlənɪst/

KK: /ˈsʌlənɪst/

adjective

Definition: The most gloomy or moody; showing a silent resentment or sulkiness.

Example: After losing the game, he had the sullenest expression on his face.

sullenly

IPA: /ˈsʌlənli/

KK: /sʌlənli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that shows a gloomy or sulky attitude, often with a lack of enthusiasm or cheerfulness.

Example: He sullenly walked away from the argument, refusing to speak.

sullenness

IPA: /ˈsʌlənəs/

KK: /ˈsʌlənəs/

noun

Definition: The state of being gloomy or silent because of being unhappy or angry.

Example: His sullenness made it difficult for others to approach him.

sullied

IPA: /ˈsʌliːd/

KK: /ˈsʌlid/

adjective

Definition: Made dirty or damaged, often in a way that affects purity or integrity.

Example: The once pristine lake was sullied by pollution from nearby factories.

verb

Definition: To make something dirty or tarnished, often in a way that damages its purity or integrity.

Example: The scandal sullied the politician's reputation.

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