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Exam: GRE (Verbal)

visceral

IPA: /ˈvɪs.ər.əl/

KK: /ˈvɪsərəl/

adjective

Definition: Relating to deep, instinctive feelings rather than intellectual thoughts; often associated with strong emotions or physical sensations.

Example: Her visceral reaction to the news showed just how deeply it affected her.

viscerally

IPA: /ˈvɪsəreli/

KK: /ˈvɪsərəli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that relates to deep feelings or emotions, often instinctive or gut-level reactions.

Example: She viscerally reacted to the news, feeling a deep sense of sadness.

viscid

IPA: /ˈvɪsɪd/

KK: /ˈvɪsɪd/

adjective

Definition: Having a thick, sticky, or adhesive quality, often used to describe a fluid that is not easily poured or moved.

Example: The viscid syrup clung to the spoon as I tried to pour it out.

viscidity

IPA: /vɪsˈkɪdəti/

KK: /vɪsˈkɪdəti/

noun

Definition: A quality or state of being thick and sticky, often referring to a substance that is glue-like or has a gelatinous texture.

Example: The viscidity of the syrup made it difficult to pour.

viscoelastic

IPA: /ˌvɪskoʊɪˈlæstɪk/

KK: /ˌvɪskoʊɪˈlæstɪk/

adjective

Definition: Describing a type of material that has both thick (viscous) and stretchy (elastic) qualities, allowing it to deform and return to its original shape.

Example: The viscoelastic properties of the polymer make it ideal for shock absorption in sports equipment.

viscoelasticity

IPA: /ˌvɪskoʊɪˈlæstɪsɪti/

KK: /vɪskoʊɪˈlæstɪsɪti/

noun

Definition: The ability of a material to stretch and return to its original shape while also flowing like a liquid when force is applied.

Example: The viscoelasticity of the polymer allows it to absorb shocks and return to its original form.

viscometer

IPA: /vɪsˈkɒmɪtə/

KK: /vɪsˈkɒmɪtə/

noun

Definition: A device that measures how thick or sticky a liquid is, which is known as its viscosity.

Example: The scientist used a viscometer to determine the viscosity of the new paint.

viscometric

IPA: /vɪsˈkɒmɛtrɪk/

KK: /vɪsˈkɒmɛtrɪk/

adjective

Definition: Relating to the measurement of how thick or sticky a liquid is.

Example: The viscometric analysis helped determine the fluid's properties.

viscometry

IPA: /vɪsˈkɒmətri/

KK: /vɪsˈkɒmətri/

noun

Definition: The process of measuring how thick or sticky a liquid is.

Example: Scientists use viscometry to determine the viscosity of different fluids.

viscosimeter

IPA: /vɪsˈkɒsɪˌmɛtə/

KK: /vɪsˈkɒsɪˌmɛtər/

noun

Definition: An instrument used to measure the viscosity of a fluid, which indicates how thick or thin the fluid is.

Example: The scientist used a viscosimeter to determine the viscosity of the oil sample.

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