Exam: GRE (Verbal)

Definition: Something that is hidden or covered, often in a way that makes it less clear or obvious.

Example: The artist's veiled references to personal experiences made the painting more intriguing.

Definition: Describing something that has veins or is related to veins.

Example: The artist painted a veinous pattern on the canvas to represent the flow of life.

Definition: Relating to the soft part of the roof of the mouth, where the back of the tongue touches during certain sounds.

Example: The sound /k/ is a velar consonant because it is produced with the back of the tongue against the soft palate.

Definition: A sound made by the back of the tongue against the soft part of the roof of the mouth.

Example: In linguistics, the letter 'k' represents a velar sound.

Definition: To produce a sound by moving the back of the tongue towards the soft part of the roof of the mouth.

Example: In phonetics, to velarize a consonant means to pronounce it with the back of the tongue raised.

Definition: A very small wish or desire that is not strong enough to lead to action.

Example: His velleity to travel was overshadowed by his fear of flying.

Definition: A tool used to measure the speed of something, like sound in water or the flow of fluids.

Example: The scientist used a velocimeter to determine the speed of sound in the water during the experiment.

Definition: The speed at which something moves or happens.

Example: The velocity of the car increased as it went downhill.

Definition: Willing to do dishonest things in exchange for money; corrupt.

Example: The venal politician accepted bribes to change the law.

Definition: The state of being willing to be bribed or corrupted, often in exchange for money or favors.

Example: The politician's venality was exposed when it was revealed that he accepted bribes from lobbyists.

Definition: In a way that shows a willingness to be dishonest or corrupt for personal gain.

Example: The politician acted venally, accepting bribes to influence his decisions.