Exam: GRE (Verbal)

Definition: Relating to the movement or development of substances from the top part of a plant or organ down toward the bottom part.

Example: In botany, basipetal growth refers to the way certain hormones move from the top of the plant down to the roots.

Definition: A foundation or starting point for something, often used to describe the main reason or principle behind an idea or action.

Example: The basis of her argument was well-researched and convincing.

Definition: A type of white blood cell that has granules which easily take up basic dyes and plays a role in the immune response.

Example: Basophils are important for allergic reactions and inflammation.

Definition: A type of white blood cell that has granules that can be easily stained with basic dyes, playing a role in the immune response.

Example: Basophiles are important for allergic reactions and inflammation.

Definition: A condition where there is an increase in a type of white blood cell called basophils in the blood, or the ability of certain cells to attract basic dyes.

Example: The doctor noted the patient's basophilia during the blood test.

Definition: Describing tissue components that easily absorb basic dyes during staining processes.

Example: The basophilic cells in the sample showed a strong reaction to the dye, indicating their high affinity for basic stains.

Definition: A change in a language that makes it less pure or original, often due to time or distance.

Example: The bastardization of the language made it difficult for older generations to understand the younger speakers.

Definition: To lower the quality or character of something, making it less pure or original.

Example: The artist felt that the new version of the song would bastardize his original work.

Definition: A hit or strike made with a stick or club, often used as a form of punishment.

Example: The punishment for the crime was a bastinade, which left the offender in pain.

Definition: A type of punishment where someone is beaten on the soles of their feet with a stick or cudgel.

Example: The prisoner was subjected to bastinado as a form of punishment.

Definition: To punish someone by beating the soles of their feet.

Example: The soldier was bastinadoed as a form of punishment for his disobedience.