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Exam: GRE (Verbal)

ulcerate

IPA: /ˈʌl.sə.reɪt/

KK: /ˈʌlsəˌreɪt/

intransitive verb

Definition: To develop a sore or wound on the body that can become infected and painful.

Example: If the condition is not treated, it may ulcerate and cause further complications.

transitive verb

Definition: To cause a sore or wound to form on a part of the body.

Example: The medication can ulcerate the stomach lining if taken in large doses.

ulcerated

IPA: /ˈʌl.sə.reɪ.tɪd/

KK: /ˈʌlsəˌreɪtɪd/

adjective

Definition: Having sores or wounds on the surface of the body, often painful and inflamed.

Example: The doctor examined the ulcerated area on the patient's leg.

ulceration

IPA: /ˌʌl.səˈreɪ.ʃən/

KK: /ˌʌl.səˈreɪ.ʃən/

noun

Definition: A condition where an area of the body develops an open sore, often causing pain and discomfort.

Example: The doctor diagnosed her with ulceration in her stomach.

ulcerative

IPA: //ˈʌl.sə.reɪ.tɪv//

KK: /ˈʌlsərətɪv/

adjective

Definition: Relating to or causing the formation of ulcers, which are painful sores on the skin or mucous membranes.

Example: The doctor diagnosed her with an ulcerative condition that required immediate treatment.

ulcerogenic

IPA: /ˌʌl.sə.rəˈdʒɛn.ɪk/

KK: /ˌʌl.sə.rəˈdʒɛn.ɪk/

adjective

Definition: Describing something that can cause or lead to the formation of an ulcer in the body.

Example: Certain medications can be ulcerogenic if taken for a long time without food.

ulna

IPA: /ˈʌlnə/

KK: /ˈʌlnə/

noun

Definition: The bone in the forearm that runs from the elbow to the wrist on the side opposite the thumb.

Example: The doctor explained that the ulna is one of the two main bones in the forearm.

ulnar

IPA: /ˈʌlnər/

KK: /ˈʌlnər/

adjective

Definition: Relating to the ulna, which is one of the two long bones in the forearm, located on the side opposite the thumb.

Example: The doctor explained that the ulnar nerve runs along the inner side of the elbow.

ulterior

IPA: /ʌlˈtɪəriər/

KK: /ʌlˈtɪr.i.ər/

adjective

Definition: Referring to something that is hidden or not immediately obvious, often used to describe motives or intentions that are concealed.

Example: She had an ulterior motive for helping him with his project.

ulteriorly

IPA: /ʌlˈtɪəriəli/

KK: /ʌlˈtɪəriˌli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that is not immediately obvious or is hidden beneath the surface.

Example: He had ulteriorly motives for helping her, which she did not realize at first.

ultimate

IPA: /ˈʌltɪmət/

KK: /ˈʌltəmɪt/

adjective

Definition: The final or most important in a series; the best or greatest possible.

Example: Winning the championship was the ultimate goal for the team this season.

noun

Definition: The most important or final part of something, often considered the best or most extreme example.

Example: Winning the championship was the ultimate goal for the team this season.

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