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Exam: GRE (Verbal)

surgically

IPA: /ˈsɜːrdʒɪkli/

KK: /ˈsɜrɡɪkli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that relates to or involves surgery, often referring to medical procedures performed by a surgeon.

Example: The doctor explained that the tumor would be removed surgically to ensure the best outcome.

surging

IPA: /ˈsɜrdʒɪŋ/

KK: /sɜrdʒɪŋ/

noun

Definition: The action or event of suddenly increasing or moving forward with great force.

Example: The surging of the crowd during the concert created an electric atmosphere.

verb

Definition: To move suddenly and powerfully forward or upward, often in a wave-like motion.

Example: The crowd began surging forward when the concert started.

surjection

IPA: /sɜːrˈdʒɛkʃən/

KK: /sɜrˈdʒɛkʃən/

noun

Definition: In mathematics, a type of function where every element in the target set is mapped to by at least one element from the domain.

Example: The function f(x) = x^2 is not a surjection when the target set is all real numbers.

surjective

IPA: //sɜːrˈdʒɛktɪv//

KK: /sɜrˈdʒɛktɪv/

adjective

Definition: Relating to a type of function in mathematics where every element in the target set is mapped to by at least one element from the domain.

Example: In mathematics, a function is called surjective if it covers every element in the target set.

surlier

IPA: /ˈsɜːrliər/

KK: /ˈsɜrliər/

adjective

Definition: More unfriendly or rude than someone or something else.

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

surliest

IPA: /ˈsɜrli/

KK: /ˈsɜrli/

adjective

Definition: Very unfriendly or rude; showing a bad temper.

Example: The surliest customer complained about everything during his visit.

surlily

IPA: /ˈsɜrli/

KK: /ˈsɜrli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that is unfriendly or rude, often showing anger or annoyance.

Example: He answered the question surlily, making it clear he was not in the mood to talk.

surliness

IPA: /ˈsɜːrli/

KK: /ˈsɜrli/

noun

Definition: The quality of being unfriendly or rude in behavior or attitude.

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

surly

IPA: /ˈsɜːrli/

KK: /ˈsɜrli/

adjective

Definition: Having a bad temper or being unfriendly; often showing irritation or anger.

Example: The surly waiter ignored our requests and seemed annoyed by our presence.

surmise

IPA: /sɜːrˈmaɪz/

KK: /sɜrˈmaɪz/

intransitive verb

Definition: To make a guess or an assumption about something without having all the facts.

Example: She can only surmise what happened during the meeting.

noun

Definition: A belief or opinion that is formed without complete evidence or proof; a guess or assumption.

Example: Her surmise about the outcome of the meeting turned out to be correct.

transitive verb

Definition: To make a guess or form an opinion about something without having all the facts or proof.

Example: She could only surmise what had happened after hearing the rumors.

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