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Exam: GRE (Verbal)

backscatter

IPA: /ˈbækˌskætər/

KK: /ˈbækˌskætər/

noun

Definition: The process of radiation or particles being deflected back in the opposite direction after hitting a surface or medium, often at angles greater than 90 degrees from their original path.

Example: The backscatter from the surface helped scientists analyze the composition of the material.

backscattering

IPA: /ˈbækˌskætərɪŋ/

KK: /bækˈskætərɪŋ/

noun

Definition: The process where radiation is scattered back from a surface after hitting it.

Example: Backscattering is important in understanding how materials interact with radiation.

verb

Definition: Not a valid English word.

Example: Not available.

backslide

IPA: /ˈbækˌslaɪd/

KK: /ˈbækˌslaɪd/

intransitive verb

Definition: To return to a previous, less good state, especially after making progress.

Example: After several months of improvement, he began to backslide into his old habits.

backsliding

IPA: /ˈbækˌslaɪdɪŋ/

KK: /ˈbækˌslaɪdɪŋ/

adjective

Definition: Moving or returning to a previous, less advanced state or condition.

Example: The company is facing backsliding in its profits after a successful year.

noun

Definition: A situation where someone returns to a previous, less good state, especially in terms of behavior or morals.

Example: After months of progress, he experienced a backsliding in his efforts to stay healthy.

verb

Definition: To revert to a previous, less advanced, or less moral state after making progress.

Example: After several months of improvement, he found himself backsliding into old habits.

backstab

IPA: /ˈbækˌstæb/

KK: /ˈbækˌstæb/

transitive verb

Definition: To betray someone by being deceitful or unfair, especially when they trust you.

Example: He felt hurt when he discovered that his friend had backstabbed him by spreading rumors.

backstabbing

IPA: //ˈbækˌstæbɪŋ//

KK: /ˈbækˌstæbɪŋ/

adjective

Definition: Not available

Example: Not available

noun

Definition: The act of betraying someone, especially by saying bad things about them when they are not there.

Example: His backstabbing behavior made it hard for anyone to trust him.

verb

Definition: To betray someone by being disloyal or treacherous, often in a secretive way.

Example: He was accused of backstabbing his colleague to get a promotion.

backstop

IPA: //ˈbækstɒp//

KK: /ˈbækˌstɑp/

noun

Definition: A person or thing that provides support or serves as a safety measure, often used in sports to prevent a ball from going out of bounds.

Example: The backstop caught the ball that the pitcher threw.

transitive verb

Definition: To provide support or serve as a safety measure for something, often in a way that prevents failure or loss.

Example: The new policy will backstop the company's financial stability during tough times.

backwardness

IPA: /ˈbæk.wərd.nəs/

KK: /ˈbæk.wɚd.nəs/

noun

Definition: The condition of being slow to develop or progress, often associated with a lack of knowledge or modern ideas.

Example: The community's backwardness was evident in its outdated practices and resistance to change.

bacteremia

IPA: //bækˈtɪəriːmə//

KK: /bækˈtɪr.i.ə.mə/

noun

Definition: The condition where bacteria are found in the bloodstream.

Example: The doctor diagnosed her with bacteremia after the blood tests showed the presence of bacteria.

bacteremic

IPA: //bækˈtɪrɛmɪk//

KK: /bækˈtɪrɛmɪk/

adjective

Definition: Relating to the presence of bacteria in the blood.

Example: The patient was diagnosed as bacteremic after the blood tests showed bacteria in his bloodstream.

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