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Exam: GRE (Verbal)

vaingloriously

IPA: //veɪnˈɡlɔːriəsli//

KK: /veɪnˈɡlɔːriəsli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that shows excessive pride in oneself or one's achievements.

Example: He spoke vaingloriously about his accomplishments, making everyone else feel small.

vainglory

IPA: //ˈveɪnˌɡlɔːri//

KK: /ˈveɪnˌɡlɔri/

noun

Definition: An excessive pride in oneself or one's achievements, often shown in a way that seeks attention or admiration from others.

Example: His vainglory made it difficult for him to accept constructive criticism.

vainly

IPA: /ˈveɪnli/

KK: /venli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that shows a lack of success or effectiveness; without achieving the desired result.

Example: She tried vainly to convince him to change his mind.

vainness

IPA: //ˈveɪn.nəs//

KK: /veɪn.nəs/

noun

Definition: The quality of having an excessively high opinion of oneself or one's appearance.

Example: Her vainness made it difficult for her to accept criticism from others.

valediction

IPA: /ˌvælɪˈdɪkʃən/

KK: /væləˈdɪkʃən/

noun

Definition: A speech or statement that is given to say goodbye, often at the end of a formal event or letter.

Example: The valediction at the graduation ceremony moved everyone to tears.

valence

IPA: /ˈveɪləns/

KK: /ˈveɪləns/

noun

Definition: A term used in various fields such as chemistry, linguistics, and psychology to describe the capacity of an atom to combine with others, the number of arguments a verb can take, or the degree of attraction or aversion towards something.

Example: In chemistry, the valence of an element determines how it can bond with other elements.

valency

IPA: /ˈveɪlənsi/

KK: /ˈveɪlənsi/

noun

Definition: The capacity of an atom or a molecule to bond with other atoms or molecules, often determined by the number of electrons it can share, gain, or lose.

Example: In chemistry, the valency of an element helps predict how it will react with other elements.

valetudinarian

IPA: /ˌvælɪtjuˈdɪnəriən/

KK: /vælətjuˈdɪnəriən/

adjective

Definition: Describing someone who is often ill or in poor health.

Example: The valetudinarian lifestyle can be quite limiting, as it often requires constant care and attention.

noun

Definition: A person who is often sickly or weak and is overly concerned about their health.

Example: Despite his age, he was not a valetudinarian, as he rarely complained about his health.

valetudinary

IPA: /ˌvælɪˈtjuːdɪnəri/

KK: /vælɪˈtjuːdɪnəri/

adjective

Definition: Relating to someone who is often ill or in poor health.

Example: His valetudinary condition made it difficult for him to participate in physical activities.

noun

Definition: A person who is often ill or in poor health.

Example: The valetudinary spent most of his time resting at home due to his frequent illnesses.

valgus

IPA: /ˈvælɡəs/

KK: /ˈvælɡəs/

adjective

Definition: Describing a condition where a bone, particularly in the hip, knee, or foot, turns outward away from the body's center more than normal.

Example: The doctor diagnosed her with valgus deformity in her knee.

noun

Definition: A condition where a bone or joint is angled outward from the midline of the body, often referring to the knees or feet.

Example: The doctor diagnosed her with valgus deformity in her knee.

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