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Exam: GRE (Verbal)

upstanding

IPA: /ʌpˈstændɪŋ/

KK: /ʌpˈstændɪŋ/

adjective

Definition: Describing someone who is honest and has strong moral principles.

Example: The upstanding citizen always helps those in need.

upstart

IPA: /ˈʌpˌstɑːrt/

KK: /ˈʌpˌstɑrt/

adjective

Definition: Someone who has recently gained wealth or power and behaves arrogantly or presumptuously.

Example: The upstart businessman made bold claims about his company's future.

intransitive verb

Definition: To suddenly rise or emerge, often unexpectedly or with a sense of surprise.

Example: The new technology caused many companies to upstart in the market.

noun

Definition: A person who has suddenly become wealthy or important, often behaving arrogantly because of their new status.

Example: The upstart businessman surprised everyone with his bold ideas and confidence.

upsurge

IPA: /ˈʌpˌsɜrdʒ/

KK: /ˈʌpˌsɜrdʒ/

intransitive verb

Definition: To increase suddenly and strongly, often in a rapid or powerful way.

Example: The number of visitors to the park saw an upsurge during the summer months.

noun

Definition: A quick and significant increase in something, often referring to levels or amounts.

Example: There was an upsurge in interest for the new technology after the conference.

upswing

IPA: /ˈʌpˌswɪŋ/

KK: /ˈʌpˌswɪŋ/

noun

Definition: A noticeable increase or improvement in something, such as business activity or a trend.

Example: The company experienced an upswing in sales after launching the new product.

uptake

IPA: /ˈʌp.teɪk/

KK: /ˈʌpˌteɪk/

noun

Definition: The process of taking in or absorbing something, especially by a living organism.

Example: The plant's uptake of water is essential for its growth.

uptightness

IPA: /ʌpˈtaɪt.nəs/

KK: /ʌpˈtaɪt.nəs/

noun

Definition: The condition of being anxious, tense, or overly concerned about things.

Example: Her uptightness made it difficult for her to relax during the vacation.

upturn

IPA: /ˈʌpˌtɜrn/

KK: /ˈʌpˌtɜrn/

intransitive verb

Definition: To increase or improve, especially in terms of economic conditions or situations.

Example: The economy is expected to upturn after the recent reforms.

noun

Definition: A positive change or improvement, especially in economic conditions or business activity.

Example: The company reported an upturn in sales this quarter, indicating a recovery in the market.

transitive verb

Definition: To turn something so that the top side is facing upward or to change its position to be upside down.

Example: The gardener decided to upturn the soil to prepare it for planting.

upwardly

IPA: /ˈʌp.wɚd.li/

KK: /ˈʌpwərdli/

adverb

Definition: In a direction that goes higher or towards a higher position or status.

Example: The balloon floated upwardly into the sky.

uracil

IPA: /ˈjʊərəsɪl/

KK: /ˈjʊərəsɪl/

noun

Definition: A chemical compound that is a building block of RNA and plays a key role in coding genetic information.

Example: Uracil is one of the four bases found in RNA, pairing with adenine during the formation of RNA strands.

uraemia

IPA: /juˈriːmiə/

KK: /juˈrimēə/

noun

Definition: A medical condition characterized by the presence of excess urea and other nitrogenous waste products in the blood, often due to kidney failure.

Example: The patient was diagnosed with uraemia after the tests showed high levels of waste products in his blood.

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