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Exam: GRE (Verbal)

terrorize

IPA: /ˈtɛrəraɪz/

KK: /ˈtɛrəˌraɪz/

transitive verb

Definition: To make someone very afraid or scared, often by using threats or violence.

Example: The bully tried to terrorize the younger students at school.

terse

IPA: /tɜːrs/

KK: /tɜrs/

adjective

Definition: Using very few words, often in a way that seems rude or unfriendly.

Example: His response was terse, leaving no room for further discussion.

tersely

IPA: /ˈtɜːr.sli/

KK: /tɜrˈsli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that is brief and direct, often to the point of being abrupt.

Example: She answered tersely, not wanting to elaborate further.

terseness

IPA: /ˈtɜːrsnəs/

KK: /ˈtɜr sɪs/

noun

Definition: The quality of being brief and concise in speech or writing.

Example: Her terseness in the meeting made it clear that she wanted to get to the point quickly.

terser

IPA: /ˈtɜːrsər/

KK: /tɜrsər/

adjective

Definition: This word describes something that is brief and to the point, often in a way that is clear and concise.

Example: Her response was terser than I expected, leaving no room for further discussion.

tertiary

IPA: //ˈtɜːrʃəri//

KK: /ˈtɜrʃiˌɛri/

adjective

Definition: Relating to the third level, rank, or order in a series; often used in contexts like education, geology, or chemistry.

Example: In the education system, tertiary institutions include universities and colleges.

noun

Definition: A term used to describe something that is third in order or level, often referring to a category or classification.

Example: In the education system, tertiary education follows secondary education and includes universities and colleges.

tesseract

IPA: /ˈtɛsərækt/

KK: /ˈtɛsərækt/

noun

Definition: A geometric shape that is the four-dimensional version of a cube, consisting of eight cubical cells.

Example: In science fiction, a tesseract is often used to represent higher dimensions and complex spaces.

test

IPA: /tɛst/

KK: /tɛst/

adjective

Definition: Relating to an examination or evaluation to measure knowledge, skills, or performance.

Example: The test results showed that she had improved her math skills.

noun

Definition: A procedure used to check the quality, performance, or reliability of something before it is widely used.

Example: The students took a math test to assess their understanding of the material.

verb

Definition: To check or measure the quality, performance, or reliability of something, often before it is used widely.

Example: The teacher will test the students on their knowledge of the subject next week.

testable

IPA: /ˈtɛstəbl/

KK: /ˈtɛstəbl/

adjective

Definition: Able to be tested or examined to see if something is true or valid.

Example: The hypothesis is testable, meaning it can be verified through experiments.

testaceous

IPA: /tɛˈsteɪʃəs/

KK: /tɛˈsteɪʃəs/

adjective

Definition: Relating to or having a shell or shell-like covering, often used in biology to describe certain organisms or structures.

Example: The testaceous species of mollusks are known for their hard, protective shells.

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