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Exam: GRE (Verbal)

telangiectasia

IPA: /ˌtɛl.æŋ.kiˈɛk.teɪ.ʒə/

KK: /tɛlænˌdʒiːɛkˈteɪziə/

noun

Definition: A condition where small blood vessels, called capillaries, become enlarged and visible on the skin, often appearing as red, blue, or purple spots.

Example: The doctor diagnosed her with telangiectasia after noticing the red spots on her face.

telangiectasis

IPA: /ˌtɛl.æŋ.kiˈɛk.tə.sɪs/

KK: /tɛlænˌdʒiˈɛk.tə.sɪs/

noun

Definition: A condition where small blood vessels, especially capillaries, become enlarged or dilated, often appearing as red or purple lines on the skin.

Example: The doctor explained that telangiectasis can occur due to various factors, including sun exposure and aging.

telangiectatic

IPA: /ˌtɛlænˌdʒiˈɛktætɪk/

KK: /tɛlænˌdʒiˈɛktætɪk/

adjective

Definition: Relating to a condition where small blood vessels become dilated and visible on the skin's surface.

Example: The doctor noted that the patient had telangiectatic lesions on her face.

telegraphic

IPA: /ˌtɛlɪˈɡræfɪk/

KK: /tɛlɪˈɡræfɪk/

adjective

Definition: Describing a style that is very brief and to the point, often used in writing or communication that is concise and direct.

Example: The report was written in a telegraphic style, making it easy to understand quickly.

telegraphically

IPA: /ˌtɛlɪˈɡræfɪkli/

KK: /tɛlɪˈɡræfɪkli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that is concise and direct, similar to how messages are sent via telegraph, often omitting unnecessary words.

Example: The instructions were given telegraphically, making them quick and to the point.

telegraphing

IPA: /ˈtɛlɪˌɡræfɪŋ/

KK: /tɛlɪˌgræfɪŋ/

noun

Definition: A method of sending messages over long distances using electrical signals, typically through wires.

Example: The telegraphing of messages revolutionized communication in the 19th century.

verb

Definition: To send a message or information over a distance using a system of wires and signals, or to convey something indirectly through actions or signals.

Example: He was telegraphing his feelings through his body language during the meeting.

telegraphy

IPA: /tɛlɪˈɡræfi/

KK: /tɛlɪˈgræfi/

noun

Definition: The method of sending messages over long distances using electrical signals and a system of wires or radio waves.

Example: In the 19th century, telegraphy revolutionized communication by allowing messages to be sent quickly across great distances.

telekinesis

IPA: /ˌtɛlɪˈkiːnɪsɪs/

KK: /tɛlɪkɪnɪsɪs/

noun

Definition: The ability to move objects without touching them, often thought to be a supernatural power.

Example: In the movie, the character uses telekinesis to lift objects with her mind.

telekinetic

IPA: /ˌtɛlɪkɪˈnɛtɪk/

KK: /tɛlɪkɪˈnɛtɪk/

adjective

Definition: Relating to the ability to move objects with the mind without any physical interaction.

Example: In the movie, the main character discovers her telekinetic powers and can move things just by thinking about them.

telekinetically

IPA: /ˌtɛlɪkɪˈnɛtɪkli/

KK: /tɛlɪkɪˈnɛtɪkli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that involves moving objects with the mind without physical interaction.

Example: She could move the book telekinetically, without touching it at all.

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