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Exam: GRE (Verbal)

tardiness

IPA: /ˈtɑːrdɪnəs/

KK: /ˈtɑrdɪnəs/

noun

Definition: The state of being late or delayed in arriving or doing something.

Example: His tardiness to the meeting caused frustration among his colleagues.

tardive

IPA: /ˈtɑːrdɪv/

KK: /ˈtɑːrdɪv/

adjective

Definition: Describing symptoms that develop gradually or appear a long time after the initial onset of a condition.

Example: The patient was diagnosed with tardive dyskinesia, a disorder characterized by delayed symptoms.

target

IPA: /ˈtɑːɡɪt/

KK: /ˈtɑrɡɪt/

noun

Definition: A goal or objective that someone aims to achieve.

Example: The team set a target to increase sales by 20% this year.

transitive verb

Definition: To aim at something or to set a goal to achieve.

Example: The company decided to target a younger audience with their new advertising campaign.

tarsal

IPA: /ˈtɑːrsl/

KK: /ˈtɑrsl/

adjective

Definition: Relating to the tarsus, which is a group of bones in the foot or a structure in the eyelid.

Example: The doctor examined the tarsal bones to check for any injuries.

noun

Definition: A part of the foot that includes bones or cartilage, specifically in the area between the ankle and the toes.

Example: The doctor examined the tarsal bones to check for any injuries.

tatterdemalion

IPA: /ˌtætərdɪˈmeɪljən/

KK: /ˌtætərdɪˈmeɪliən/

adjective

Definition: Describing something that is ragged or torn, often referring to clothing or appearance that is shabby or in poor condition.

Example: The tatterdemalion clothes he wore made him look like a character from a storybook.

noun

Definition: A person who wears old, torn, or ragged clothes, often looking messy or unkempt.

Example: The tatterdemalion wandered the streets, his clothes hanging in shreds.

tau

IPA: /taʊ/

KK: /taʊ/

noun

Definition: A letter in the Greek alphabet and also a type of elementary particle in physics that is much heavier than an electron.

Example: In physics, the tau particle is known for its short lifespan and significant mass.

tauon

IPA: /ˈtaʊɒn/

KK: /taw-on/

noun

Definition: A type of elementary particle that is heavier than an electron and has a negative charge.

Example: The tauon is an important particle in the study of particle physics.

taut

IPA: /tɔt/

KK: /tɔt/

adjective

Definition: Describing something that is pulled tight and not loose, or something that is neat and well-organized.

Example: The rope was taut, making it difficult to pull any further.

tautly

IPA: /ˈtɔːtli/

KK: /tɔtli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that is tight or stretched without any slack; showing tension or firmness.

Example: The rope was pulled tautly to secure the tent in place.

tautness

IPA: /ˈtɔːtnəs/

KK: /tɔt.nəs/

noun

Definition: The state of being stretched tight or firm without any slack.

Example: The tautness of the rope ensured that the tent remained stable in the wind.

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