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Exam: GRE (Verbal)

bitwise

IPA: /ˈbɪt.waɪz/

KK: /ˈbɪtˌwaɪz/

adjective

Definition: Referring to operations that manipulate individual bits of binary numbers instead of treating them as whole numbers.

Example: In programming, bitwise operations are often used for efficient data manipulation.

biunique

IPA: //baɪˈjuːnɪk//

KK: /baɪˈjunɪk/

adjective

Definition: Referring to a relationship or correspondence between two sets where each element in one set is paired with exactly one element in the other set, and vice versa.

Example: In mathematics, a biunique function ensures that each input corresponds to a unique output and each output corresponds to a unique input.

bivalent

IPA: //ˈbaɪvəˌlɛnt//

KK: /ˈbaɪvəˌlɛnt/

adjective

Definition: Having two parts or components, often referring to chromosomes that are paired during a specific stage of cell division.

Example: During meiosis, the bivalent chromosomes align and exchange genetic material.

noun

Definition: A pair of chromosomes that are connected together during a specific stage of cell division, particularly in the process of meiosis.

Example: During meiosis, the bivalent structure allows for the exchange of genetic material between homologous chromosomes.

bivariate

IPA: //baɪˈvɛəriət//

KK: /baɪˈværɪət/

adjective

Definition: Relating to or involving two different variables.

Example: In statistics, a bivariate analysis examines the relationship between two variables.

bizarre

IPA: /bɪˈzɑːr/

KK: /bɪˈzɑr/

adjective

Definition: Something that is very strange or unusual, often in a way that is striking or unconventional.

Example: The artist's latest work is truly bizarre, featuring unusual shapes and colors.

noun

Definition: A flower that has unusual or strange striped patterns.

Example: The garden was filled with bizarre flowers that caught everyone's attention.

bizarreness

IPA: /bɪˈzɑrnəs/

KK: /bɪˈzɑrnəs/

noun

Definition: The quality or state of being strange or unusual in a way that is often surprising or difficult to understand.

Example: The bizarreness of the art installation left many visitors confused and intrigued.

blackball

IPA: /ˈblækˌbɔːl/

KK: /ˈblækˌbɔl/

noun

Definition: A vote that prevents someone from being accepted into a group or organization, often represented by a small black ball used in voting.

Example: The committee decided to blackball the applicant due to his previous behavior.

transitive verb

Definition: To exclude someone from a group or organization, often by voting against them or refusing to allow them to participate.

Example: After the scandal, many members decided to blackball him from the club.

blackbody

IPA: /ˈblækˌbɒdi/

KK: /ˈblækˌbɑdi/

noun

Definition: A perfect object that absorbs all light and energy that hits it, without reflecting any. It also emits energy at all frequencies based on its temperature.

Example: In physics, a blackbody is used as a model to study thermal radiation.

blackguard

IPA: //ˈblækɡɑrd//

KK: /ˈblækˌɡɑrd/

noun

Definition: A person who behaves in a dishonest or immoral way; someone who is rude or untrustworthy.

Example: He was known as a blackguard for his deceitful actions and harsh words.

transitive verb

Definition: To verbally insult or criticize someone harshly.

Example: He blackguarded his opponent during the debate, using harsh words to attack his character.

blacklist

IPA: /ˈblækˌlɪst/

KK: /ˈblækˌlɪst/

noun

Definition: A list of people or organizations that are not approved of and may be avoided or punished.

Example: The company decided to put several vendors on the blacklist due to their unethical practices.

transitive verb

Definition: To put someone or something on a list of people or things that are to be avoided or punished.

Example: The company decided to blacklist the employee for leaking confidential information.

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