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Exam: GRE (Verbal)

blithe

IPA: /blaɪð/

KK: /blaɪð/

adjective

Definition: Cheerful and carefree, often in a way that shows a lack of concern for the consequences.

Example: She had a blithe attitude towards life, always smiling and enjoying every moment.

blithely

IPA: /ˈblaɪðli/

KK: /ˈblaɪðli/

adverb

Definition: In a happy and carefree way, without worrying about the consequences.

Example: She blithely ignored the warnings about the storm.

blithesomely

IPA: /ˈblɪðəˌsoʊmli/

KK: /ˈblɪðəsəmlɪ/

adverb

Definition: In a cheerful and carefree way; showing happiness and joy.

Example: She danced blithesomely at the party, spreading joy to everyone around her.

blithest

IPA: /ˈblaɪθɪst/

KK: /blaiθɪst/

adjective

Definition: The happiest or most carefree; showing a cheerful and lighthearted attitude.

Example: She was the blithest person at the party, spreading joy and laughter wherever she went.

blitzkrieg

IPA: /ˈblɪts.kriːɡ/

KK: /ˈblɪtsˌkriːg/

noun

Definition: A fast and powerful military attack that uses both air and ground forces together to surprise the enemy.

Example: The army launched a blitzkrieg to quickly take control of the territory.

bloc

IPA: /blɒk/

KK: /blɑk/

noun

Definition: A group of people, countries, or organizations that come together to work towards a common goal or interest.

Example: The European Union is an example of a political bloc that promotes economic cooperation among its member countries.

blockade

IPA: /blɒˈkeɪd/

KK: /blɑkˈeɪd/

noun

Definition: A situation where a country or area is surrounded by military forces to stop people or goods from entering or leaving.

Example: The blockade prevented any ships from entering the harbor for weeks.

transitive verb

Definition: To prevent access to a place by surrounding it or blocking it off, often in a military context.

Example: The army decided to blockade the city to stop supplies from entering.

bloodbath

IPA: /ˈblʌdˌbæθ/

KK: /ˈblʌdˌbæθ/

noun

Definition: A situation involving a lot of violent killing or destruction, often used to describe a massacre or a fierce competition.

Example: The battle turned into a bloodbath, with many casualties on both sides.

bloodcurdling

IPA: //ˈblʌdˌkɜːrdlɪŋ//

KK: /ˈblʌdˌkɜrdlɪŋ/

adjective

Definition: Causing a strong feeling of fear or horror.

Example: The movie was filled with bloodcurdling screams that made everyone jump.

bloodguiltiness

IPA: //ˈblʌdˌɡɪltɪnəs//

KK: /ˈblʌdˌɡɪltɪnəs/

noun

Definition: The feeling of guilt that comes from having caused someone's death or shed blood.

Example: The soldier was haunted by a sense of bloodguiltiness after the battle.

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