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Exam: GRE (Verbal)

vanadate

IPA: /vəˈneɪdeɪt/

KK: /vəˈneɪdeɪt/

noun

Definition: A type of chemical compound that contains vanadium in its highest oxidation state, often found in various salts and anions.

Example: Vanadate is used in some chemical reactions as a catalyst.

vanadic

IPA: /vəˈnædɪk/

KK: /vəˈnædɪk/

adjective

Definition: Relating to a chemical element called vanadium, particularly when it has a specific oxidation state of five.

Example: The researchers studied the properties of vanadic compounds in their experiments.

vanadium

IPA: /vəˈneɪdiəm/

KK: /vəˈneɪdiəm/

noun

Definition: A soft, silvery-gray metallic element that is used to make strong alloys and as a catalyst in various chemical reactions.

Example: Vanadium is often added to steel to improve its strength and resistance to corrosion.

vandalism

IPA: /ˈvæn.dəl.ɪ.zəm/

KK: /ˈvæn.dəl.ɪ.zəm/

noun

Definition: The intentional and harmful damage or destruction of someone else's property, whether it is public or private.

Example: The city has taken measures to prevent vandalism in public parks.

vandalistic

IPA: /ˌvæn.dəˈlɪs.tɪk/

KK: /vænˈdælɪstɪk/

adjective

Definition: Describing actions or behaviors that involve deliberately damaging or destroying property.

Example: The vandalistic graffiti covered the walls of the abandoned building.

vandalization

IPA: /ˌvæn.dəl.ɪˈzeɪ.ʃən/

KK: /ˈvændəlɪzeɪʃən/

noun

Definition: The act of intentionally damaging or destroying someone else's property.

Example: The vandalization of the park led to a community meeting about safety.

vandalize

IPA: /ˈvæn.dəˌlaɪz/

KK: /ˈvæn.də.laɪz/

transitive verb

Definition: To willfully damage or destroy property, especially public or private spaces.

Example: The group was arrested for vandalizing the local park by spray painting the benches.

vandalized

IPA: /ˈvæn.də.laɪzd/

KK: /ˈvæn.də.laɪzd/

adjective

Definition: Describing something that has been damaged or defaced by intentional destruction or mischief.

Example: The vandalized statue was a sad reminder of the disrespect shown to public art.

verb

Definition: To have damaged or destroyed property deliberately and without permission.

Example: The old building was vandalized with graffiti last night.

vandalizing

IPA: /ˈvæn.də.laɪ.zɪŋ/

KK: /ˈvæn.də.laɪ.zɪŋ/

noun

Definition: The act of deliberately damaging or destroying property.

Example: The vandalizing of the public park led to a community outcry.

verb

Definition: To deliberately damage or destroy property belonging to someone else.

Example: The group was caught vandalizing the school by spray painting the walls.

vanguard

IPA: /ˈvænɡɑrd/

KK: /ˈvænˌɡɑrd/

noun

Definition: The leading part of a movement or group, often at the front in a battle or in a new trend.

Example: The artists were considered the vanguard of the new art movement.

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