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Exam: GRE (Verbal)

usability

IPA: /juːˈzæbɪlɪti/

KK: /juːˈzæbɪlɪti/

noun

Definition: The quality of being easy to use or operate, especially in relation to software or devices.

Example: The usability of the new app has received positive feedback from users.

usage

IPA: /ˈjuːsɪdʒ/

KK: /ˈjuːsɪdʒ/

noun

Definition: The way something is used or the manner in which it is treated, often referring to language, practices, or resources.

Example: The usage of this term has changed over the years.

usefulness

IPA: /ˈjuːsfəl.nəs/

KK: /ˈjuːsfəlnəs/

noun

Definition: The quality or state of being helpful or beneficial in achieving a purpose.

Example: The usefulness of this tool is evident in its ability to save time and effort.

uselessness

IPA: /ˈjuːsləsnəs/

KK: /ˈjusləsnəs/

noun

Definition: The state or condition of having no use or purpose; being ineffective or not helpful.

Example: The uselessness of the broken machine frustrated everyone in the workshop.

usufruct

IPA: //ˈjuːzəfrʌkt//

KK: /ˈjuːzəfrʌkt/

noun

Definition: The legal right to use and benefit from someone else's property without damaging it.

Example: He has usufruct over the land, allowing him to farm it without owning it.

usufructuary

IPA: /ˌjuːzəˈfrʌktʃuːəri/

KK: /ˌjuːzəˈfrʌktʃuːəri/

adjective

Definition: Relating to the right to use and enjoy the benefits of someone else's property without owning it.

Example: The usufructuary rights allow the tenant to use the land for farming while the owner retains ownership.

noun

Definition: A person who has the right to use and enjoy someone else's property without owning it, as long as the property is not damaged or altered.

Example: The usufructuary was allowed to live in the house and use the land, but could not sell it.

usurer

IPA: /ˈjuːzər/

KK: /ˈjuːzər/

noun

Definition: A person who lends money to others and charges a high interest rate, often considered unfair or illegal.

Example: The usurer charged an interest rate that was far too high for anyone to afford.

usurious

IPA: /juˈzjʊəriəs/

KK: /juˈzʊrɪəs/

adjective

Definition: Relating to the practice of lending money at unreasonably high interest rates.

Example: The bank offered usurious rates that made it difficult for borrowers to repay their loans.

usuriously

IPA: /juˈzjʊəriəsli/

KK: /juˈzʊrɪəsli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that involves taking advantage of someone by charging excessively high interest rates on loans.

Example: The lender acted usuriously, demanding an outrageous interest rate that the borrower could not afford.

usuriousness

IPA: /juˈzjʊəriəsnəs/

KK: /juˈzʊəriəsnəs/

noun

Definition: The quality or state of charging excessively high interest rates on loans.

Example: The usuriousness of the loan made it impossible for many to repay.

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