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Exam: GRE (Verbal)

benzoyl

IPA: //ˈbɛn.zɔɪl//

KK: /bɛnˈzoʊl/

noun

Definition: A chemical group that comes from benzoic acid, consisting of a benzene ring attached to a carbonyl group.

Example: Benzoyl peroxide is commonly used in acne treatment products.

benzylic

IPA: //ˈbɛn.zɪ.lɪk//

KK: /bɛnˈzɪlɪk/

adjective

Definition: Relating to or containing a specific chemical group known as benzyl, which is derived from benzene.

Example: The compound has a benzylic structure that makes it useful in organic synthesis.

bequeath

IPA: /bɪˈkwiːθ/

KK: /bɪˈkwiːθ/

transitive verb

Definition: To give or leave personal property to someone through a will after one's death.

Example: She decided to bequeath her jewelry to her daughter.

bequeathal

IPA: /bɪˈkwiːθəl/

KK: /bɪˈkwiːθəl/

noun

Definition: The act of giving or leaving personal property to someone through a will after one's death.

Example: In her will, she included a bequeathal of her jewelry to her daughter.

bequest

IPA: /bɪˈkwɛst/

KK: /bɪˈkwɛst/

noun

Definition: A gift or legacy that is given to someone through a will after a person has died.

Example: She received a bequest from her grandmother that helped her pay for college.

berate

IPA: /bɪˈreɪt/

KK: /bɪˈreɪt/

transitive verb

Definition: To angrily criticize or scold someone for their actions or behavior.

Example: The teacher berated the student for not completing his homework on time.

berating

IPA: /bɪˈreɪtɪŋ/

KK: /bɪˈreɪtɪŋ/

noun

Definition: A strong criticism or scolding directed at someone, often in a loud or angry manner.

Example: After the mistake, the manager gave a berating to the team for their lack of attention to detail.

verb

Definition: To criticize someone angrily or in a harsh manner.

Example: The teacher was berating the students for not completing their homework on time.

bereave

IPA: /bɪˈriːv/

KK: /bɪˈriv/

transitive verb

Definition: To take away someone or something that is valuable or necessary, often due to death, leaving someone in a state of loss or loneliness.

Example: The sudden loss of her father bereaved her of the support she had always relied on.

bereaved

IPA: /bɪˈriːvd/

KK: /bɪˈrivd/

adjective

Definition: Experiencing grief or sorrow due to the death of someone close.

Example: The bereaved family gathered to remember their loved one.

noun

Definition: A person who has lost someone close to them, especially through death.

Example: The bereaved gathered to share their memories and support each other during this difficult time.

bereavement

IPA: //bɪˈriːv.mənt//

KK: /bɪˈrivmənt/

noun

Definition: The condition of having lost someone close, especially through death.

Example: After her father's passing, she went through a long period of bereavement.

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