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Exam: GRE (Verbal)

avowable

IPA: /əˈvaʊəbl/

KK: /əˈvoʊəbl/

adjective

Definition: Able to be openly acknowledged or declared with confidence.

Example: Her feelings for him were avowable, and she expressed them without hesitation.

avowal

IPA: /əˈvaʊəl/

KK: /əˈvaʊəl/

noun

Definition: A clear and open statement or admission of something, often expressing a belief or feeling.

Example: His avowal of support for the project surprised everyone in the meeting.

avowed

IPA: /əˈvaʊd/

KK: /əˈvaʊd/

adjective

Definition: Openly declared or acknowledged, often with a sense of commitment or promise.

Example: She is an avowed supporter of environmental protection.

verb

Definition: To declare or affirm something openly and publicly, often with confidence or certainty.

Example: She avowed her commitment to the project during the meeting.

avowedly

IPA: /əˈvaʊədli/

KK: /əˈvaʊədli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that openly acknowledges or declares something, often without hesitation.

Example: She avowedly supports the new policy, making her stance clear to everyone.

avower

IPA: /əˈvaʊər/

KK: /əˈvaʊər/

noun

Definition: A person who openly admits or declares something, especially a belief or opinion.

Example: As an avower of environmental protection, she actively participates in clean-up campaigns.

avulse

IPA: /əˈvʌls/

KK: /əˈvʌls/

transitive verb

Definition: To separate or remove something by force, often by tearing it away from its original position.

Example: The surgeon had to avulse the damaged tissue during the operation.

avulsion

IPA: /əˈvʌlʃən/

KK: /əˈvʌlʃən/

noun

Definition: The act of forcibly tearing away or separating a part of the body or land, often due to trauma, surgery, or natural events like floods.

Example: The doctor explained that the injury was an avulsion of the finger, requiring immediate attention.

avuncular

IPA: /əˈvʌŋkjʊlər/

KK: /əˈvʌŋkjələr/

adjective

Definition: Relating to or characteristic of an uncle, often suggesting kindness or friendliness.

Example: His avuncular nature made him a favorite among the children in the family.

await

IPA: /əˈweɪt/

KK: /əˈweɪt/

intransitive verb

Definition: To stay in a place or remain in a state until something happens or is ready.

Example: I will await your response before making a decision.

transitive verb

Definition: To wait for something or someone to happen or arrive.

Example: I will await your response to my invitation.

awakening

IPA: /əˈweɪkənɪŋ/

KK: /əˈweɪkənɪŋ/

adjective

Definition: Something that causes a person to become aware or alert, often after a period of inactivity or sleep.

Example: The awakening city was filled with energy and excitement as the sun rose.

noun

Definition: The process of becoming aware or conscious, often after a period of sleep or inactivity.

Example: The awakening of the community led to a greater focus on environmental issues.

verb

Definition: To become aware or conscious after sleeping or being inactive.

Example: She is awakening from her long nap.

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