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Exam: GRE (Verbal)

supinate

IPA: //ˈsuːpɪneɪt//

KK: /ˈsupəˌneɪt/

intransitive verb

Definition: To turn the palm or sole upward or forward.

Example: When you supinate your hand, your palm faces up.

transitive verb

Definition: To turn the hand or forearm so that the palm is facing upward or forward.

Example: In yoga, you may need to supinate your hands during certain poses.

supination

IPA: /ˌsuːpɪˈneɪʃən/

KK: /sjuˈpeɪʃən/

noun

Definition: The action of turning the palm of the hand upward or forward, or the outward rolling of the foot and leg.

Example: During the exercise, it's important to maintain proper supination to avoid injury.

supinator

IPA: //ˈsuːpɪneɪtə//

KK: /ˈsupəˌneɪtər/

noun

Definition: A muscle in the forearm that helps to turn the palm upward or forward.

Example: The supinator muscle is important for actions like turning a doorknob.

supineness

IPA: /səˈpɪnəs/

KK: /səˈpɪnəs/

noun

Definition: The condition of lying on your back with your face upward, or being inactive and passive.

Example: After a long day, I enjoyed the supineness of lying on the couch and relaxing.

supplant

IPA: /səˈplænt/

KK: /səˈplænt/

transitive verb

Definition: To take the place of someone or something, often by force or trickery.

Example: The new technology may supplant older methods of communication.

supplantation

IPA: /səˌplænteɪˈʃən/

KK: /səˌplænteɪʃən/

noun

Definition: The act of replacing or taking the place of something or someone.

Example: The supplantation of traditional methods by modern technology has changed many industries.

supplanter

IPA: /səˈplæntər/

KK: /səˈplæntər/

noun

Definition: A person or thing that takes the place of another, often by force or scheming.

Example: The new manager was seen as a supplanter of the previous leadership.

supplement

IPA: /ˈsʌplɪmənt/

KK: /ˈsʌpləmənt/

noun

Definition: Something that is added to something else to provide extra information, correct errors, or enhance it in some way.

Example: The author included a supplement at the end of the book to clarify some points.

transitive verb

Definition: To add something extra to improve or complete something.

Example: She decided to supplement her income by taking a part-time job.

supplemental

IPA: /ˌsʌplɪˈmɛntəl/

KK: /sʌplɪˈmɛntəl/

adjective

Definition: Related to something that is added to enhance or complete it.

Example: The teacher provided supplemental materials to help students understand the topic better.

noun

Definition: Something that adds to or enhances something else, often providing extra support or information.

Example: The school received a supplemental grant to improve its facilities.

supplementation

IPA: /ˌsʌplɪmɛnˈteɪʃən/

KK: /sʌplɪmɛnˈteɪʃən/

noun

Definition: Something that is added to enhance or complete something else.

Example: The doctor recommended supplementation with vitamins to improve my health.

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