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Exam: GRE (Verbal)

upend

IPA: /ʌˈpɛnd/

KK: /ʌˈpɛnd/

intransitive verb

Definition: To be turned upside down or overturned.

Example: The boat began to upend in the rough waters.

transitive verb

Definition: To turn something upside down or to completely change its position or state.

Example: The strong wind upended the table, sending everything on it crashing to the ground.

upgradability

IPA: /ʌpˈɡreɪdəˌbɪlɪti/

KK: /ʌpˈɡreɪdəˌbɪlɪti/

noun

Definition: The ability of a system or product to be improved or enhanced by adding or changing parts.

Example: The upgradability of the software allows users to add new features easily.

upgradeability

IPA: /ʌpˈɡreɪdəˌbɪlɪti/

KK: /ʌpˈɡreɪdəˌbɪlɪti/

noun

Definition: The ability of a system or product to be upgraded or improved over time.

Example: The upgradeability of the software allows users to easily install new features.

upheaval

IPA: //ʌpˈhiːvəl//

KK: /ʌpˈhiːvəl/

noun

Definition: A sudden and violent change or disturbance, often causing confusion or chaos.

Example: The country experienced a major upheaval after the revolution.

upheave

IPA: /ʌpˈhiːv/

KK: /ʌpˈhiv/

intransitive verb

Definition: To be lifted or pushed upward, often with force or effort.

Example: The ground began to upheave during the earthquake, causing buildings to shake.

transitive verb

Definition: To lift something up with a lot of force from below.

Example: The workers had to upheave the heavy stone to clear the path.

uphold

IPA: /ʌpˈhoʊld/

KK: /ʌpˈhoʊld/

transitive verb

Definition: To support or maintain something, especially in the face of challenges or opposition.

Example: The court decided to uphold the previous ruling.

uplift

IPA: /ˈʌplɪft/

KK: /ˈʌplɪft/

adjective

Definition: Not available

Example: Not available

noun

Definition: A movement or action aimed at improving social, moral, or intellectual conditions, or the process of raising something to a higher position.

Example: The community organized an uplift to support local education initiatives.

transitive verb

Definition: To raise something to a higher position or level, especially in a positive or encouraging way.

Example: The charity aims to uplift the lives of underprivileged children.

upmanship

IPA: /ˈʌpˌmænʃɪp/

KK: /ˈʌpˌmænʃɪp/

noun

Definition: The practice of trying to show that you are better than someone else, often by boasting or competing in a clever way.

Example: His constant one-upmanship made it hard for others to feel comfortable around him.

uppishly

IPA: /ˈʌpɪʃli/

KK: /ˈʌpɪʃli/

adverb

Definition: In a manner that shows arrogance or superiority; behaving in a self-important way.

Example: He walked uppishly, as if he were better than everyone else.

uppishness

IPA: /ˈʌpɪʃnəs/

KK: /ˈʌpɪʃnɪs/

noun

Definition: The condition of being arrogant or self-important, often showing a sense of superiority over others.

Example: His uppishness made it difficult for him to make friends at work.

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