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Exam: GRE (Verbal)

urbanist

IPA: /ˈɜːrbənɪst/

KK: /ˈɜːrbənɪst/

noun

Definition: A person who studies or plans cities and urban areas, focusing on their design, development, and management.

Example: The urbanist presented innovative ideas for improving public transportation in the city.

urbanistic

IPA: /ˌɜːrbəˈnɪstɪk/

KK: /ˈɜːrbənɪstɪk/

adjective

Definition: Connected to the planning and design of cities and towns.

Example: The urbanistic approach to development focuses on creating livable spaces for residents.

urbanity

IPA: /ɜːrˈbæn.ɪ.ti/

KK: /ɜrˈbænɪti/

noun

Definition: The quality of being refined, elegant, and courteous in behavior and manners.

Example: Her urbanity made her a favorite among the guests at the formal dinner.

urbanization

IPA: /ˌɜːrbənaɪˈzeɪʃən/

KK: /ˌɜːrbənaɪˈzeɪʃən/

noun

Definition: The process where more people move from the countryside to cities, leading to the growth and development of urban areas.

Example: Urbanization has led to significant changes in the way people live and work in cities.

urbanize

IPA: /ˈɜːrbənaɪz/

KK: /ˈɜːrbənaɪz/

transitive verb

Definition: To change an area to have characteristics of a city, such as buildings, roads, and other infrastructure.

Example: The government plans to urbanize the rural areas to improve living conditions.

urbanologist

IPA: /ˈɜːrbənˌɒlədʒɪst/

KK: /ˈɜːrbənˌɑːlədʒɪst/

noun

Definition: A person who studies the social, economic, and environmental issues related to cities and urban living.

Example: The urbanologist presented her findings on the impact of public transportation on city life.

urea

IPA: //jʊˈrɪə//

KK: /juˈrēə/

noun

Definition: A colorless compound that is produced when the body breaks down proteins. It is found in urine and is important for removing nitrogen from the body.

Example: The doctor tested the patient's urine for urea levels to assess kidney function.

urease

IPA: /ˈjʊəreɪs/

KK: /juˈreɪs/

noun

Definition: A type of enzyme that helps break down urea into other substances, specifically ammonium carbonate.

Example: Urease is important in the nitrogen cycle as it helps convert urea into usable forms of nitrogen for plants.

uremia

IPA: /juˈriːmiə/

KK: /juˈrimēə/

noun

Definition: A harmful condition caused by kidney problems, where waste products that should be removed from the body through urine build up in the blood.

Example: The patient was diagnosed with uremia due to advanced kidney failure.

uremic

IPA: /juˈrɛmɪk/

KK: /ˈjʊrɪmɪk/

adjective

Definition: Relating to a medical condition caused by the accumulation of waste products in the blood due to kidney failure.

Example: The patient was diagnosed with uremic symptoms, indicating a serious kidney issue.

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