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Exam: GRE (Verbal)

therefor

IPA: /ˈðɛr.fɔːr/

KK: /ˈðɛrˌfɔr/

adverb

Definition: This word means 'for that' or 'in return for that'. It is used to refer to something that has been mentioned previously, often in a formal context.

Example: The company provided the necessary documents, and the payment was made therefor.

therefore

IPA: /ˈðɛr.fɔːr/

KK: /ˈðɛrˌfɔr/

adverb

Definition: This word is used to show that something is a result or consequence of what has been said before.

Example: She was late to the meeting; therefore, she missed the important discussion.

therein

IPA: /ðɛrˈɪn/

KK: /ðɛrˈɪn/

adverb

Definition: In that place or situation.

Example: The instructions are written in the document, and you can find the details therein.

thereinafter

IPA: /ðeəˈraɪnˌæftə/

KK: /ðɛrˈɪnˌæftər/

adverb

Definition: In a later part of a document or speech.

Example: The terms of the agreement are outlined in section 5, and the responsibilities are detailed thereinafter.

thereof

IPA: /ðɛrˈɛv/

KK: /ðɛrˈʌv/

adverb

Definition: This word refers to something that has been mentioned or is related to something previously stated.

Example: The committee approved the proposal, and the details thereof will be discussed in the next meeting.

theretofore

IPA: /ˈθɛrɪˌtɔːr/

KK: /ˈθɛrɪˌtɔr/

adverb

Definition: Up to that time or before that moment.

Example: The law was not enforced theretofore, leading to confusion among the citizens.

thereupon

IPA: /ðɛrəˈpɒn/

KK: /ðɛrʊˈpɑn/

adverb

Definition: Immediately after something happens or as a result of it.

Example: She finished her report and thereupon submitted it to her manager.

therm

IPA: /θɜːrm/

KK: /θɜrm/

noun

Definition: A measurement of heat energy that is equal to 1,000 large calories or 100,000 British thermal units.

Example: The heating system uses a therm to measure the amount of heat produced.

thermal

IPA: /ˈθɜːr.məl/

KK: /ˈθɜrməl/

adjective

Definition: Relating to heat or temperature, often used to describe materials or processes that help keep warmth.

Example: She wore thermal socks to keep her feet warm in the cold weather.

noun

Definition: A rising current or body of warm air that is often used in meteorology and aviation.

Example: The thermal lifted the glider higher into the sky.

thermalization

IPA: /θɜːrməlaɪˈzeɪʃən/

KK: /ˈθɜrməlaɪˌzeɪʃən/

noun

Definition: The process of achieving a state where two or more objects have the same temperature through interaction.

Example: The thermalization of the gas occurred quickly as it came into contact with the cooler walls of the container.

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