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Exam: GRE (Verbal)

accreditable

IPA: /əˈkrɛdɪtəbl/

KK: /əˈkrɛdɪtəbl/

adjective

Definition: Able to be officially recognized or approved, often in relation to qualifications or institutions.

Example: The institution is recognized as an accreditable body by the national education board.

accreditation

IPA: /əˌkrɛdɪˈteɪʃən/

KK: /əˌkrɛdɪˈteɪʃən/

noun

Definition: The process of officially recognizing or approving an organization, school, or individual as meeting certain standards or qualifications.

Example: The university received its accreditation after a thorough evaluation by the accrediting body.

accrete

IPA: /əˈkriːt/

KK: /əˈkriːt/

intransitive verb

Definition: To grow or increase slowly over time, often by adding new parts or layers.

Example: Over time, the layers of sediment began to accrete, forming a new geological structure.

transitive verb

Definition: To increase in size or amount by gradually adding more material or elements.

Example: The company plans to accrete its assets through strategic acquisitions.

accretion

IPA: /əˈkriːʃən/

KK: /əˈkriːʃən/

noun

Definition: A process where something gradually increases in size or mass by collecting additional material or parts over time.

Example: The accretion of sediment along the riverbank has created new land over the years.

accretionary

IPA: /əˈkriːʃənəri/

KK: /əˈkriːʃənəri/

adjective

Definition: Relating to the process of growth or increase by gradual accumulation, often referring to the addition of layers or materials.

Example: The accretionary processes in geology can lead to the formation of new landforms.

accretive

IPA: /əˈkɹiːtɪv/

KK: /əˈkɹiːtɪv/

adjective

Definition: This word describes something that is related to gradual growth or increase, often by adding new parts or layers.

Example: The company's accretive acquisitions have significantly boosted its market share.

accruable

IPA: /əˈkruːəbl/

KK: /əˈkruːəbl/

adjective

Definition: Able to be collected or accumulated over time, often referring to interest or benefits that can grow or increase.

Example: The interest on the savings account is accruable over time.

accrual

IPA: /əˈkruːəl/

KK: /əˈkruːəl/

adjective

Definition: This term refers to a way of accounting that records income and expenses when they happen, not when money is actually exchanged.

Example: The accrual accounting method provides a more accurate financial picture of a company's performance.

noun

Definition: A noun that refers to the process of gradually gathering or increasing something over time, often used in financial contexts to describe the accumulation of income or expenses.

Example: The accrual of interest on the loan will increase the total amount owed over time.

accrue

IPA: /əˈkruː/

KK: /əˈkru/

intransitive verb

Definition: To gradually gather or increase over time, often referring to benefits or amounts that build up, such as interest or knowledge.

Example: Interest will accrue on your savings account if you leave the money untouched.

transitive verb

Definition: To gather or increase gradually over a period of time, often referring to benefits, interest, or resources that build up.

Example: I have accrued 15 days of sick leave.

accrued

IPA: /əˈkruːd/

KK: /əˈkruːd/

adjective

Definition: This word describes something that has been gathered or built up over time, often referring to money or benefits that have been earned but not yet received.

Example: The accrued interest on the savings account increased significantly over the year.

verb

Definition: To have accumulated or gathered something over time, often referring to money or benefits that increase gradually.

Example: The interest on the savings account has accrued over the years.

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