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Exam: GRE (Verbal)

tactician

IPA: //tækˈtɪʃən//

KK: /tækˈtɪʃən/

noun

Definition: A person who is skilled at planning and using strategies, especially in military situations.

Example: The general was known as a brilliant tactician who always outsmarted his opponents.

tactile

IPA: /ˈtæktaɪl/

KK: /ˈtæktəl/

adjective

Definition: Related to the sense of touch; something that can be felt or touched.

Example: The tactile experience of the fabric made the dress more appealing.

tactilely

IPA: /ˈtæktɪli/

KK: /ˈtæktɪli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that relates to the sense of touch or physical sensation.

Example: The artist designed the sculpture tactilely, allowing people to feel its textures.

tactility

IPA: /tækˈtɪlɪti/

KK: /tæktɪlɪti/

noun

Definition: The ability to feel things through touch, including sensations like pressure or pain.

Example: The tactility of the fabric made it very pleasant to wear.

tactless

IPA: //ˈtæktləs//

KK: /ˈtæktləs/

adjective

Definition: Not being sensitive to others' feelings; often saying or doing things that are rude or inappropriate.

Example: His tactless comments made everyone uncomfortable at the dinner party.

tactlessness

IPA: //ˈtæktləsnəs//

KK: /ˈtæktləsnəs/

noun

Definition: The quality or state of being insensitive or lacking in consideration for others' feelings.

Example: His tactlessness often led to awkward situations during conversations.

taeniasis

IPA: /ˈteɪniəsɪs/

KK: /ˈteɪniəsɪs/

noun

Definition: A condition in which a person is infected by tapeworms, which are flat, ribbon-like parasites that live in the intestines.

Example: The doctor diagnosed her with taeniasis after she reported symptoms of abdominal pain and weight loss.

taggant

IPA: /ˈtæɡənt/

KK: /ˈtæɡənt/

noun

Definition: A small substance added to a product to show where it was made or to help identify it.

Example: The manufacturer included a taggant in the explosives to ensure they could be traced back to their source.

taint

IPA: /teɪnt/

KK: /teɪnt/

intransitive verb

Definition: To become spoiled or contaminated, often referring to food or substances that have gone bad.

Example: The fruit began to taint after being left out in the sun for too long.

noun

Definition: A mark or influence that makes something less pure or good, often seen as a flaw or defect.

Example: The scandal left a taint on his reputation that he could never fully erase.

transitive verb

Definition: To make something impure or spoiled by adding something harmful or undesirable.

Example: The chemicals in the river taint the water, making it unsafe to drink.

tainted

IPA: /ˈteɪntɪd/

KK: /ˈteɪntɪd/

adjective

Definition: Something that is spoiled or made impure, often by something harmful or undesirable.

Example: The water was tainted by chemicals from the factory.

verb

Definition: To make something dirty, harmful, or spoiled.

Example: The water was tainted by chemicals from the factory.

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