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Exam: GRE (Verbal)

suspiration

IPA: /səˈspɪəreɪʃən/

KK: /səˈspɪrˌeɪʃən/

noun

Definition: The act of taking a long, deep breath, often as a sign of relief or weariness.

Example: After a long day at work, she let out a suspiration of relief as she sank into her chair.

suspire

IPA: /səˈspaɪə/

KK: /səˈspaɪər/

intransitive verb

Definition: To breathe or to let out a sigh, often expressing a feeling of relief or longing.

Example: After a long day, she suspired deeply, feeling the weight of her worries lift.

sustain

IPA: /səˈsteɪn/

KK: /səˈsteɪn/

noun

Definition: A musical effect that makes a note last longer and sound fuller.

Example: The pianist used a pedal to create a beautiful sustain in the music.

transitive verb

Definition: To keep something going or to provide support for it, especially in terms of existence or nourishment.

Example: The organization works hard to sustain the local community by providing resources and support.

sustainability

IPA: /səˌsteɪnəˈbɪləti/

KK: /səˌsteɪnəˈbɪləti/

noun

Definition: The ability to maintain or support something over time, especially in a way that does not harm the environment or deplete resources.

Example: Many companies are now focusing on sustainability to reduce their environmental impact.

sustained

IPA: /səˈsteɪnd/

KK: /səˈsteɪnd/

adjective

Definition: Continuing for a long time without stopping or changing.

Example: The sustained effort of the team led to their success in the competition.

verb

Definition: To keep something going or to support it over time.

Example: The team sustained their effort throughout the game to win.

sustainedly

IPA: /səˈsteɪndədli/

KK: /səˈsteɪndədli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that continues for a long time without interruption or change.

Example: The team worked sustainedly to meet the project deadline.

sustaining

IPA: /səˈsteɪnɪŋ/

KK: /səˈsteɪnɪŋ/

adjective

Definition: Providing support or nourishment to help something continue or thrive.

Example: The sustaining power of the sun is essential for life on Earth.

verb

Definition: To keep something going or to support it over time.

Example: The organization is sustaining its efforts to help the community.

sustenance

IPA: //ˈsʌstə.nəns//

KK: /sʌstəˌnəns/

noun

Definition: Something that provides support or nourishment for life, especially food.

Example: The farmer worked hard to ensure there was enough sustenance for his family and animals.

sustentation

IPA: //sʌsˈtɛnʃən//

KK: /sʌsˈtɛnʃən/

noun

Definition: The act of supporting or maintaining something, especially in terms of life or growth.

Example: The sustentation of the ecosystem is crucial for the survival of many species.

sustentative

IPA: /səˈstɛntətɪv/

KK: /səˈstɛntəˌtɪv/

adjective

Definition: Designed to support or maintain something, often in a way that provides strength or stability.

Example: The sustentative evidence helped to strengthen the argument in the debate.

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