Exam: GRE (Verbal)

Definition: Relating to the interpretation of literature or biblical texts that emphasizes moral lessons or ethical meanings.

Example: The tropological approach to the story revealed deeper moral insights that were not immediately obvious.

Definition: In a way that relates to the use of figurative language or metaphor.

Example: The author wrote tropologically, using metaphors to convey deeper meanings in the text.

Definition: A type of protein found in muscle cells that helps control the interaction between actin and myosin, which are important for muscle contraction.

Example: Tropomyosin plays a crucial role in muscle contraction by regulating the binding of myosin to actin.

Definition: A type of protein found in muscle tissue that helps control muscle contraction by interacting with calcium ions and other proteins.

Example: Doctors often measure troponin levels in the blood to assess heart damage after a heart attack.

Definition: The boundary layer in the atmosphere that separates the troposphere from the stratosphere, with its height changing based on location, being lower at the poles and higher at the equator.

Example: The weather patterns are influenced by the conditions at the tropopause.

Definition: Relating to the lowest layer of the Earth's atmosphere, where weather occurs and where most clouds are found.

Example: The tropospheric conditions were perfect for a thunderstorm to develop.

Definition: The movement of an organism in response to two different stimuli, such as light, using different senses to determine its direction.

Example: The insect showed tropotaxis by moving towards the brighter light while avoiding the dimmer one.

Definition: In a way that causes problems or difficulties.

Example: The project was progressing troublesomely, with many unexpected issues arising.

Definition: The state of causing problems or difficulties.

Example: The troublesomeness of the project made it hard to complete on time.

Definition: To defeat someone decisively or to criticize someone harshly.

Example: The team managed to trounce their opponents in the final match.

Definition: To defeat someone very easily and completely in a competition or contest.

Example: The team trounced their opponents in the championship game.