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Exam: GRE (Verbal)

suppletion

IPA: /səˈplɛʃən/

KK: /səˈplɛʃən/

noun

Definition: In linguistics, it refers to the use of a different form that is not phonetically related to complete a grammatical pattern, such as the different forms of a verb or adjective that do not share a common root.

Example: The past tense of 'go' is an example of suppletion, as it uses 'went' instead of a form derived from 'go'.

suppletive

IPA: /səˈplɛtɪv/

KK: /səˈplɛtɪv/

adjective

Definition: Referring to a grammatical form that is created by using a completely different word instead of a regular inflection, such as using 'better' instead of 'good' for comparison.

Example: In English, the words 'good', 'better', and 'best' are examples of suppletive forms.

suppletory

IPA: /səˈplɛtəri/

KK: /səˈplɛtəri/

adjective

Definition: Relating to something that is supplementary or additional, often used in contexts where something is provided to fill a gap or deficiency.

Example: The suppletory materials were provided to help students understand the subject better.

noun

Definition: Something that provides what is needed or fills a gap.

Example: The teacher provided a suppletory resource to help students understand the topic better.

suppliant

IPA: /ˈsʌplɪənt/

KK: /ˈsʌplɪənt/

adjective

Definition: Describing someone who is asking for something in a humble and earnest way, often seeking help or mercy.

Example: The suppliant raised his hands in a gesture of pleading, hoping for a favorable response.

noun

Definition: A person who asks for something earnestly or humbly, often in a formal way.

Example: The suppliant knelt before the king, pleading for mercy.

supplicant

IPA: /N/A/

KK: /N/A/

adjective

Definition: Not a valid English word.

Example: Not available.

noun

Definition: A person who asks for something earnestly or humbly, often in a religious or formal context.

Example: The supplicant knelt before the altar, praying for guidance and mercy.

supplicate

IPA: /ˈsʌplɪkeɪt/

KK: /sʌpəˌkleɪt/

intransitive verb

Definition: To make a humble and serious request or plea, often to a higher power or authority.

Example: She decided to supplicate for help during her time of need.

transitive verb

Definition: To ask for something in a humble or earnest way, often through prayer or a serious request.

Example: She decided to supplicate for guidance during her difficult times.

supplication

IPA: //ˌsʌp.lɪˈkeɪ.ʃən//

KK: /sʌpəˈkleɪʃən/

noun

Definition: A humble request or prayer made to someone, often to a higher power or deity.

Example: In her moment of need, she turned to supplication, asking for guidance and strength.

supplicatory

IPA: /səˈplɪkəˌtɔri/

KK: /səˈplɪkəˌtɔri/

adjective

Definition: Relating to or characterized by a humble request or plea, often in a desperate or earnest manner.

Example: The supplicatory tone of her voice made it clear that she was asking for help.

supportability

IPA: /səˌpɔːtəˈbɪləti/

KK: /səˌpɔrtəˈbɪləti/

noun

Definition: The qualities of a product that make it easy to maintain and keep using without spending a lot of money.

Example: The supportability of the new software ensures that users can easily fix issues without needing expensive repairs.

supportable

IPA: /səˈpɔːtəbl/

KK: /səˈpɔrtəbl/

adjective

Definition: Able to be tolerated or endured; something that can be accepted without too much difficulty.

Example: The conditions in the room were not ideal, but they were supportable for a short period of time.

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