Exam: GRE (Verbal)

Definition: The act of removing blood from a person's body, often for medical reasons, or a term used to describe the shedding of blood in violence or conflict.

Example: The ancient practice of bloodletting was once believed to cure various illnesses.

Definition: The act of causing injury or death to people, often in a violent way.

Example: The war resulted in a great deal of bloodshed.

Definition: The system of blood that moves through the body of a living organism.

Example: The doctor explained how the medication enters the bloodstream to help the patient.

Definition: In a way that shows a strong desire to kill or cause harm to others.

Example: The villain laughed bloodthirstily as he plotted his revenge.

Definition: Having a strong desire to cause violence or kill; very aggressive and cruel.

Example: The bloodthirsty warriors charged into battle without hesitation.

Definition: An unexpected and often negative consequence or result of an action, especially in politics or other decision-making processes.

Example: The new policy had significant blowback, leading to protests and public outcry.

Definition: A heavy stick or club that is thicker at one end, often used as a weapon to hit someone or something.

Example: The attacker swung the bludgeon at his opponent, causing serious injury.

Definition: To hit someone or something with a heavy object, often causing injury or damage.

Example: The attacker tried to bludgeon his victim with a metal pipe.

Definition: A detailed plan or drawing that shows how something will be built or made, often used in architecture and engineering.

Example: The architect presented the blueprint for the new building to the city council.

Definition: To create a detailed plan or design for something, often used in architecture or engineering.

Example: The architect will blueprint the new building before construction begins.

Definition: A change in the wavelength of light that occurs when the source of the light is moving closer, resulting in shorter wavelengths.

Example: The blueshift observed in the light from the nearby star indicates that it is moving towards us.

Definition: Describing light or other electromagnetic radiation that has a higher frequency or shorter wavelength than it originally had, often due to the source moving closer to the observer.

Example: The light from the approaching star appeared blueshifted, indicating it was moving towards us.