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Exam: GRE (Verbal)

underrate

IPA: /ˌʌndərˈreɪt/

KK: /ʌndərˈreɪt/

transitive verb

Definition: To judge something as less important or valuable than it really is.

Example: Many people tend to underrate the impact of small actions on the environment.

underreact

IPA: /ˌʌndərˈrɛkt/

KK: /ʌndərˈrɛkt/

intransitive verb

Definition: To respond to a situation or event with less emotion or intensity than is expected or appropriate.

Example: She tended to underreact to stressful situations, which sometimes worried her friends.

underreport

IPA: /ˌʌndərɪˈpɔːrt/

KK: /ʌndərɪˈpɔrt/

transitive verb

Definition: To give a report that shows a smaller amount than what is true or real.

Example: The company was accused of trying to underreport its earnings to avoid paying higher taxes.

underreported

IPA: /ˌʌndərɪˈpɔːrtɪd/

KK: /ʌndərɪˈpɔrtɪd/

adjective

Definition: Describing something that has been reported to be less significant or less frequent than it actually is.

Example: The issue of climate change is often underreported in the media.

verb

Definition: To report something as being less than it actually is, often used in the context of statistics or news.

Example: The study showed that many cases of the disease were underreported in the media.

underrun

IPA: /ˌʌndəˈrʌn/

KK: /ʌndərˌrʌn/

noun

Definition: A quantity or amount that is less than what was expected or estimated.

Example: The project faced an underrun in budget, leading to unexpected financial issues.

transitive verb

Definition: To run or pass beneath something, often used in a nautical context to refer to hauling a line or cable onto a boat for inspection or repair.

Example: The crew had to underrun the cable to check for any damage before setting sail.

undersaturated

IPA: /ˌʌndərˈsætʃəˌreɪtɪd/

KK: /ʌndərˈsætʃəˌreɪtɪd/

adjective

Definition: Not having enough of a substance mixed in, especially in a solution or mixture.

Example: The solution was undersaturated, meaning it did not contain enough salt to dissolve completely.

underscore

IPA: /ˈʌndərˌskɔːr/

KK: /ʌndərˌskoʊr/

noun

Definition: A line drawn beneath a word or phrase to emphasize it or indicate that it should be italicized.

Example: In the sentence, the teacher asked us to underscore the important terms.

transitive verb

Definition: To highlight or make something more noticeable, often to show its importance.

Example: The teacher underscored the importance of studying for the exam.

undersecretary

IPA: /ˌʌndərˈsɛkrəˌtɛri/

KK: /ˈʌndərˌsɛkrəˌtɛri/

noun

Definition: A person who works as a junior secretary, usually in a government or organization, and reports to a higher-ranking official.

Example: The undersecretary attended the meeting to discuss new policies.

underserved

IPA: /ˌʌndərˈsɜrvd/

KK: /ʌndərˈsɜrvd/

adjective

Definition: Describing groups of people or areas that do not receive enough services or support, often due to economic or social disadvantages.

Example: Many underserved communities lack access to basic healthcare and education.

verb

Definition: To provide insufficient service or support to a group or area.

Example: Many communities feel underserved by the healthcare system.

undersigned

IPA: /ˈʌndərˌsaɪnd/

KK: /ˈʌndərˌsaɪnd/

adjective

Definition: Referring to the person or people who have signed a document, usually found at the end of that document.

Example: The undersigned agree to the terms outlined in the contract.

noun

Definition: A person whose name is written at the bottom of a document, indicating that they agree to its contents.

Example: The undersigned agrees to the terms and conditions outlined in the contract.

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