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Exam: GRE (Verbal)

term

IPA: /tɜːrm/

KK: /tɜrm/

noun

Definition: A word or phrase used to describe a specific concept, or a period of time during which something happens, such as a school session or a political office.

Example: The school year is divided into three terms.

transitive verb

Definition: To name or specify something, often in a formal or official way.

Example: The committee will term the new policy as a significant improvement.

termagant

IPA: /ˈtɜːrməɡənt/

KK: /ˈtɜrməɡənt/

adjective

Definition: Describing someone who is overly aggressive, quarrelsome, or scolding, often in a loud or harsh manner.

Example: Her termagant behavior made it difficult for anyone to have a calm conversation with her.

noun

Definition: A woman who is often angry, quarrelsome, or scolding, and is seen as overbearing or nagging.

Example: The termagant was known for her loud arguments and constant complaints.

terminable

IPA: /ˈtɜːrmɪnəbl/

KK: /ˈtɜːrmɪnəbl/

adjective

Definition: Able to be ended or brought to a conclusion; something that can be terminated.

Example: The contract is terminable after six months if either party wishes to end it.

terminableness

IPA: /tɜːrˈmɪnəblnəs/

KK: /tɜːrˈmɪnəblnəs/

noun

Definition: The condition of being able to be ended or terminated.

Example: The terminableness of the contract allowed either party to withdraw at any time.

terminate

IPA: /ˈtɜːrmɪneɪt/

KK: /ˈtɜrmɪneɪt/

adjective

Definition: Coming to an end or able to end something.

Example: The project has a terminate phase where all activities are concluded.

intransitive verb

Definition: To come to an end or stop; to finish or conclude something.

Example: The meeting will terminate at 5 PM.

transitive verb

Definition: To bring something to an end or stop it from continuing.

Example: The company decided to terminate the project due to lack of funding.

terminating

IPA: //tɜːrˈmɪneɪtɪŋ//

KK: /tɜrˈmɪneɪtɪŋ/

adjective

Definition: Something that comes to an end or has a limit, especially in terms of time or quantity.

Example: The terminating signal indicated that the meeting was over.

verb

Definition: To bring something to an end or to stop it from continuing.

Example: The company is terminating the contract due to non-compliance.

terminational

IPA: /ˌtɜːrmɪˈneɪʃənl/

KK: /tɜrˈmɪneɪʃənl/

adjective

Definition: Relating to the end or conclusion of something.

Example: The terminational phase of the project was crucial for its success.

terminative

IPA: /ˈtɜːr.mɪ.nə.tɪv/

KK: /ˈtɜːrmɪnətɪv/

adjective

Definition: Relating to something that brings an end or conclusion; having the quality of ending something.

Example: The terminative clause in the contract specifies when the agreement will end.

terminological

IPA: /ˌtɜːrmɪˈnɒlədʒɪkəl/

KK: /tɜrˈmɪnəˌlɒdʒɪkəl/

adjective

Definition: Relating to the specific words or phrases used in a particular field or subject.

Example: The terminological differences between the two disciplines can lead to confusion.

terminology

IPA: /tɜːrˈmɪnəˌlədʒi/

KK: /tɜrˈmɪnəˌlədʒi/

noun

Definition: The specific words and phrases used in a particular area of knowledge or activity.

Example: In biology, understanding the terminology is essential for studying the subject effectively.

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