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Exam: GRE (Verbal)

thieve

IPA: /θiːv/

KK: /θiv/

transitive verb

Definition: To take something from someone without permission, usually in a secret or illegal way.

Example: He decided to thieve from the store when no one was watching.

thievery

IPA: /ˈθiːvəri/

KK: /ˈθiːvəri/

noun

Definition: The act of stealing or taking someone else's property without permission.

Example: The store installed cameras to prevent thievery.

thieving

IPA: /ˈθiːvɪŋ/

KK: /ˈθivɪŋ/

adjective

Definition: Describing someone or something that steals or is related to stealing.

Example: The thieving raccoon stole food from the picnic table.

noun

Definition: The act of stealing something, especially in a sneaky or dishonest way.

Example: The thieving of valuable items from the museum was caught on camera.

verb

Definition: To take someone else's property without permission, often in a sneaky or dishonest way.

Example: He was caught thieving from the store.

thievish

IPA: /ˈθiːvɪʃ/

KK: /ˈθivɪʃ/

adjective

Definition: Having qualities or behaviors that are typical of a thief, often involving sneaky or dishonest actions.

Example: The thievish behavior of the raccoon made it difficult for the campers to keep their food safe.

thievishness

IPA: /ˈθiːvɪʃnəs/

KK: /ˈθivɪʃnɪs/

noun

Definition: The quality or condition of being inclined to steal or act like a thief.

Example: His thievishness was evident when he tried to take the neighbor's bicycle without permission.

thigmotaxis

IPA: /θɪɡməˈtæksɪs/

KK: /θɪɡməˈtæksɪs/

noun

Definition: A type of movement or response in which an organism moves towards or away from a solid object or surface due to physical contact.

Example: The plant exhibits thigmotaxis by curling its tendrils around the support structure.

thimerosal

IPA: /θɪˈmɪərəˌsɔl/

KK: /θɪˈmɪrəsɔl/

noun

Definition: A chemical compound used as a preservative and antiseptic, particularly in vaccines and other medical products, known for its ability to prevent bacterial growth.

Example: Thimerosal is often used in vaccines to help prevent contamination.

think

IPA: /θɪŋk/

KK: /θɪŋk/

intransitive verb

Definition: To use your mind to consider or reason about something.

Example: I often think about my future and what I want to achieve.

noun

Definition: The process of considering or reasoning about something in a deliberate way.

Example: After a long think, she decided to change her career path.

transitive verb

Definition: To use your mind to consider or reason about something; to have an idea or opinion about something.

Example: I think we should leave early to avoid traffic.

thinkable

IPA: /ˈθɪŋkəbl/

KK: /θɪŋkəbl/

adjective

Definition: Possible to consider or imagine; something that can be thought about or reasoned.

Example: In a world without technology, many things we take for granted are not even thinkable.

thinkableness

IPA: /ˈθɪŋkəblnəs/

KK: /θɪŋkəblnəs/

noun

Definition: The quality or state of being able to be thought about or considered.

Example: The thinkableness of the idea made it easier for everyone to understand.

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