Exam: GRE (Verbal)

Definition: Not having any stains, impurities, or infections; completely pure.

Example: The water in the mountain spring is taintless and safe to drink.

Definition: Able to be taken apart or disassembled easily.

Example: The takedown model of the rifle makes it convenient for transport.

Definition: A move in wrestling or martial arts where a standing opponent is brought down to the ground, or an act of humiliating someone.

Example: The wrestler executed a perfect takedown to win the match.

Definition: A type of punishment where the penalty is the same as the crime committed, often described as 'an eye for an eye'.

Example: The law followed the principle of talion, ensuring that the punishment matched the crime.

Definition: Relating to objects that are believed to have magical powers or bring good luck.

Example: She wore a talismanic necklace that she believed would protect her.

Definition: Relating to the Talmud, which is a central text of Rabbinic Judaism containing discussions and interpretations of Jewish law, ethics, customs, and history.

Example: The rabbi's teachings were deeply rooted in Talmudic traditions.

Definition: A bone in the ankle that connects the leg to the foot, allowing for movement and support.

Example: The doctor examined the talus to check for any injuries after the fall.

Definition: To interfere or make changes to something in a way that is not allowed or is secretive.

Example: He was caught trying to tamper with the evidence in the case.

Definition: A device or material used to delay or reflect neutrons in a nuclear reaction, enhancing the efficiency of an explosion.

Example: The tamper in the bomb design was crucial for maximizing the explosion's power.

Definition: To make changes to something in a way that is not right or proper, often to damage or interfere with it.

Example: He was caught trying to tamper with the evidence in the case.

Definition: A person who interferes with something in a harmful or unauthorized way.

Example: The tamperer was caught trying to alter the evidence at the crime scene.

Definition: The state or condition where two things touch at a single point without crossing each other.

Example: In geometry, the tangency of the two circles means they touch at exactly one point.

Definition: Not directly related or relevant; touching at a single point without crossing.

Example: The discussion was tangent to the main topic, straying into unrelated areas.

Definition: A straight line or surface that touches another line or surface at one point without crossing it, or a sudden change in topic during a conversation.

Example: During the meeting, she went off on a tangent about her vacation plans.