Exam: GRE (Verbal)

Definition: To vote in an election or decision-making process, usually by marking a paper or electronic form.

Example: Many citizens will ballot in the upcoming election to express their opinions.

Definition: A piece of paper or card that people use to vote in an election, often in private.

Example: Voters filled out their ballots and submitted them at the polling station.

Definition: A rule or order that forbids something, often set by a government or authority.

Example: There is a ban on smoking in public places to protect people's health.

Definition: To officially say that something is not allowed or to make it illegal.

Example: The school decided to ban cell phones during class hours.

Definition: Something that is dull and unoriginal, often because it is too common or predictable.

Example: The movie was criticized for its banal plot and lack of creativity.

Definition: A quality or state of being unoriginal or dull, often because it is too predictable or obvious.

Example: The movie was criticized for its banality and lack of creativity.

Definition: To make something ordinary or unoriginal, often by overuse or lack of creativity.

Example: The constant repetition of the same themes in movies can banalize the art of filmmaking.

Definition: Relating to work that is mechanical or routine, often lacking in creativity or higher purpose.

Example: He found his banausic job unfulfilling and sought more meaningful work.

Definition: The act of committing robbery or theft, especially by armed individuals, often in a violent manner.

Example: The region has been plagued by banditry, making travel dangerous for locals and tourists alike.

Definition: A type of filter that allows signals within a certain frequency range to pass through while blocking signals outside that range.

Example: The audio engineer used a bandpass filter to enhance the sound quality of the recording.

Definition: A device that allows signals within a certain frequency range to pass through while blocking signals outside that range.

Example: The engineer used a bandpass to isolate the desired frequencies in the audio signal.

Definition: The amount of data that can be transmitted over a communication channel in a specific time frame.

Example: The internet connection has a high bandwidth, allowing for fast downloads and streaming.

Definition: Something that causes great harm, ruin, or annoyance.

Example: The traffic jams in the city are the bane of my daily commute.

Definition: To cause someone's death, especially by using poison.

Example: The villain planned to bane his enemies with a deadly toxin.