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Exam: GRE (Verbal)

surveillance

IPA: /sərˈveɪləns/

KK: /sɚˈveɪləns/

noun

Definition: The act of closely watching or monitoring a person or group, often because they are suspected of doing something wrong.

Example: The police placed the suspect under surveillance to gather more evidence.

surveillant

IPA: /sɜːrˈveɪlənt/

KK: /sɜrˈveɪlənt/

adjective

Definition: Describing something that is related to monitoring or observing closely.

Example: The surveillant approach helped the authorities keep track of the situation.

noun

Definition: A person who watches or monitors others, often to ensure safety or compliance with rules.

Example: The surveillant monitored the area for any suspicious activity.

survey

IPA: //sərˈveɪ//

KK: /sɜrˈveɪ/

intransitive verb

Definition: To conduct a study or examination of something, often to gather information or opinions.

Example: The researchers will survey the local community to understand their needs.

noun

Definition: A process of collecting information or opinions from a group of people to understand their views or experiences.

Example: The company conducted a survey to find out what customers think about their new product.

transitive verb

Definition: To look at or examine something carefully, often to gather information or assess its condition.

Example: The architect will survey the building to check for any structural issues.

survivability

IPA: /sərˈvaɪvəˌbɪlɪti/

KK: /sərˈvaɪvəˌbɪlɪti/

noun

Definition: The ability of something to continue existing or functioning, especially in difficult conditions.

Example: The survivability of the species depends on its ability to adapt to changing environments.

survivable

IPA: /sərˈvaɪvəbl/

KK: /sɚˈvaɪvəbl/

adjective

Definition: Able to continue living or existing, especially in difficult or dangerous situations.

Example: The researchers studied the survivable species that thrived in extreme conditions.

survival

IPA: /sərˈvaɪvəl/

KK: /sɚˈvaɪvəl/

noun

Definition: The act or process of continuing to live or exist, especially in difficult conditions.

Example: The survival of the species depends on its ability to adapt to changing environments.

survivorship

IPA: /sərˈvaɪvərʃɪp/

KK: /sərˈvaɪvərˌʃɪp/

noun

Definition: The state or condition of continuing to live or exist, especially after a difficult situation or event, or the legal right of a person to inherit property after the death of a joint owner.

Example: The survivorship clause in the will ensured that the surviving spouse would inherit the family home.

susceptibility

IPA: /səˌsɛptəˈbɪləti/

KK: /səˌsɛptəˈbɪləti/

noun

Definition: The state of being easily influenced or affected by something, such as emotions, diseases, or external factors.

Example: Her susceptibility to colds increases during the winter months.

susceptible

IPA: /səˈsɛptəbl/

KK: /səˈsɛptəbl/

adjective

Definition: Easily influenced or affected by something; likely to be harmed or affected in a certain way.

Example: Children are often more susceptible to illnesses than adults.

susceptibleness

IPA: /səˌsɛptɪˈbɪlnəs/

KK: /səˌsɛptɪˈbɪlnəs/

noun

Definition: The quality of being easily influenced or affected by something.

Example: Her susceptibleness to colds means she has to take extra precautions during winter.

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