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Exam: GRE (Verbal)

wrongful

IPA: /ˈrɒŋfəl/

KK: /ˈrɔŋfəl/

adjective

Definition: Relating to actions that are illegal or unjust, often causing harm or injury to others.

Example: The court ruled that the wrongful termination of the employee was unjustified.

wrongfully

IPA: /ˈrɔːŋfəli/

KK: /ˈrɔŋfəli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that is not right or fair; unjustly.

Example: He was wrongfully accused of a crime he didn't commit.

wrongfulness

IPA: /ˈrɔːŋfəl.nəs/

KK: /ˈrɔŋfələs/

noun

Definition: The condition of being morally or legally wrong; the quality of being unjust or improper.

Example: The wrongfulness of his actions led to serious consequences.

wrongheaded

IPA: /ˈrɒŋˌhɛdɪd/

KK: /ˈrɔŋˌhɛdɪd/

adjective

Definition: Having a stubborn or misguided opinion that is not based on good judgment.

Example: His wrongheaded approach to solving the problem only made things worse.

wrongheadedly

IPA: /ˈrɒŋˌhɛdɪdli/

KK: /ˈrɔŋˌhɛdɪdli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that shows a mistaken or misguided opinion or belief.

Example: He wrongheadedly believed that he could solve the problem without any help.

wrongheadedness

IPA: /ˈrɒŋˌhɛdədnəs/

KK: /ˈrɔŋˌhɛdədnəs/

noun

Definition: The condition of having ideas or beliefs that are misguided or incorrect.

Example: His wrongheadedness led him to make poor decisions that affected the entire team.

wrongness

IPA: /ˈrɔːŋnəs/

KK: /rɔŋnɪs/

noun

Definition: The state or quality of being incorrect or mistaken; a fault or error.

Example: The wrongness of his actions was clear to everyone around him.

wrought

IPA: /rɔt/

KK: /rɔt/

adjective

Definition: Made with great care and skill, often referring to something that is carefully created or shaped.

Example: The artist displayed a beautifully wrought sculpture in the gallery.

verb

Definition: To have created or shaped something through effort or skill.

Example: The artist had wrought a beautiful sculpture from marble.

wry

IPA: /raɪ/

KK: /raɪ/

adjective

Definition: Having a dry, often ironic sense of humor or a twisted expression; not straightforward or conventional.

Example: His wry smile suggested he found the situation amusing despite its seriousness.

verb

Definition: To twist or pull out of shape, often resulting in a distorted appearance.

Example: He wryly smiled as he watched the situation unfold.

wryest

IPA: /raɪ/

KK: /raɪ/

adjective

Definition: Having a dry, especially mocking, sense of humor; often showing a clever or ironic twist.

Example: His wryest comments always made the audience laugh, even in serious situations.

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