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Exam: GRE (Verbal)

betray

IPA: /bɪˈtreɪ/

KK: /bɪˈtreɪ/

transitive verb

Definition: To be disloyal to someone by revealing their secrets or by helping an enemy; to break someone's trust.

Example: He felt that his friend would betray him if he shared his plans.

betrayal

IPA: /bɪˈtreɪəl/

KK: /bɪˈtreɪəl/

noun

Definition: The act of being disloyal or unfaithful to someone or something, often by revealing secrets or breaking trust.

Example: His betrayal of his best friend shocked everyone in the group.

betrayer

IPA: //bɪˈtreɪər//

KK: /bɪˈtreɪər/

noun

Definition: A person who is disloyal or unfaithful, especially by revealing secrets or betraying trust.

Example: He was labeled a betrayer after he shared confidential information with the enemy.

betterment

IPA: /ˈbɛtərmənt/

KK: /ˈbɛtərmənt/

noun

Definition: A process or act of making something better or improving it, often related to personal, social, or financial improvement.

Example: The community focused on the betterment of local schools to provide a better education for children.

betweenness

IPA: /bɪˈtwiːn.nəs/

KK: /bɪˈtwinəs/

noun

Definition: The condition of being in the middle of two or more things, often used in mathematics or social contexts.

Example: The betweenness of the two cities makes them a popular meeting point for travelers.

bewail

IPA: /bɪˈweɪl/

KK: /bɪˈweɪl/

transitive verb

Definition: To express deep sadness or regret about something, often in a loud or emotional way.

Example: She began to bewail the loss of her childhood home.

bewilder

IPA: /bɪˈwɪldər/

KK: /bɪˈwɪldər/

transitive verb

Definition: To cause someone to become confused or perplexed, often due to a lot of different things happening at once.

Example: The complex instructions bewildered the students, leaving them unsure of what to do next.

bewilderedly

IPA: /bɪˈwɪldərdli/

KK: /bɪˈwɪldərdli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that shows confusion or puzzlement.

Example: She looked at the complicated instructions bewilderedly, unsure of what to do next.

bewilderedness

IPA: //bɪˈwɪldərdnəs//

KK: /bɪˈwɪldərdnəs/

noun

Definition: The condition of being confused or puzzled about something.

Example: Her bewilderedness was evident when she couldn't find her way home.

bewildering

IPA: /bɪˈwɪldərɪŋ/

KK: /bɪˈwɪldərɪŋ/

adjective

Definition: Causing confusion or difficulty in understanding, often because there are too many options or complexities.

Example: The instructions for assembling the furniture were bewildering, leaving me unsure of what to do next.

verb

Definition: To confuse someone very much, making it hard for them to understand something.

Example: The complex instructions were bewildering to the new employees.

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