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Exam: GRE (Verbal)

topple

IPA: /ˈtɒpəl/

KK: /ˈtɑpəl/

intransitive verb

Definition: To lean or fall over, often suddenly or unexpectedly.

Example: The statue began to topple in the strong wind.

transitive verb

Definition: To cause something to fall over or to be overthrown.

Example: The strong wind was enough to topple the old tree.

torchbearer

IPA: /ˈtɔːrtʃˌbɛrər/

KK: /ˈtɔrʧˌbɛrər/

noun

Definition: A person who carries a torch or symbolizes guidance and inspiration for others, often leading a movement or cause.

Example: She was a torchbearer for environmental protection, inspiring many to join the cause.

torment

IPA: /ˈtɔːr.mɛnt/

KK: /ˈtɔrˌmɛnt/

noun

Definition: A state of severe physical or mental suffering that causes great distress or pain.

Example: The memories of the accident were a constant torment for her.

transitive verb

Definition: To cause someone to experience severe physical or mental suffering.

Example: The loud noises from the construction site began to torment the residents.

tormentor

IPA: /tɔːrˈmɛntər/

KK: /tɔrˈmɛntər/

noun

Definition: A person or thing that causes great suffering or distress to others.

Example: The bully was a tormentor to many students at the school.

toroid

IPA: /ˈtɔːrɔɪd/

KK: /ˈtɔrɔɪd/

noun

Definition: A three-dimensional shape that looks like a doughnut, formed by rotating a circle around an axis that does not touch the circle.

Example: The magnetic field inside a toroid is uniform and can be used in various applications.

toroidal

IPA: /tɔˈrɔɪdəl/

KK: /tɔˈrɔɪdəl/

adjective

Definition: Having the shape of a doughnut or a ring.

Example: The toroidal design of the object allows for efficient flow of energy.

toroidally

IPA: /tɔːˈrɔɪdəli/

KK: /tɔːˈrɔɪdəli/

adverb

Definition: In a shape that resembles a doughnut or ring, often used in mathematics and physics to describe certain forms or structures.

Example: The magnetic field was arranged toroidally to optimize its efficiency.

torpid

IPA: /ˈtɔː.pɪd/

KK: /ˈtɔr pɪd/

adjective

Definition: Feeling sluggish or inactive; lacking energy or movement.

Example: After a long day at work, I felt torpid and just wanted to relax on the couch.

torpidity

IPA: /tɔːˈpɪdəti/

KK: /tɔrˈpɪdəti/

noun

Definition: The state of being inactive, sluggish, or lacking energy.

Example: After a long day at work, I often feel a sense of torpidity that makes it hard to do anything else.

torpidly

IPA: /ˈtɔː.pɪd.li/

KK: /tɔrˈpɪdli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that is slow, inactive, or lacking energy.

Example: After a long day, she moved torpidly across the room, too tired to hurry.

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