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Exam: GRE (Verbal)

acetylenic

IPA: /əˈsɛtɪlɛnɪk/

KK: /əˈsɛtɪlɛnɪk/

adjective

Definition: Relating to a type of chemical compound that contains a carbon-to-carbon triple bond, which is a characteristic of acetylene and similar substances.

Example: The chemist synthesized an acetylenic compound for the experiment.

achieve

IPA: /əˈtʃiv/

KK: /əˈtʃiv/

intransitive verb

Definition: To successfully complete or reach a goal or desired outcome.

Example: She worked hard to achieve her goals this year.

transitive verb

Definition: To successfully reach a goal or complete something after putting in effort.

Example: She worked hard to achieve her goals.

achieved

IPA: /əˈtʃiːvd/

KK: /əˈtʃivd/

adjective

Definition: Having reached a high level of skill or accomplishment; well-developed or refined.

Example: She is an achieved artist known for her stunning paintings.

achievement

IPA: /əˈtʃiːvmənt/

KK: /əˈtʃivmənt/

noun

Definition: A thing that has been done successfully, especially through hard work, skill, or determination.

Example: Winning the championship was a significant achievement for the team.

achieving

IPA: /əˈtʃiːvɪŋ/

KK: /əˈtʃivɪŋ/

noun

Definition: The act of successfully reaching a goal or completing a task, often after a lot of effort or hard work.

Example: Achieving your goals requires dedication and hard work.

verb

Definition: To successfully reach a desired goal or result through effort or skill.

Example: She is achieving her goals through hard work and determination.

achiral

IPA: /əˈkaɪrəl/

KK: /əˈkaɪrəl/

adjective

Definition: Referring to a molecule or object that can be placed on top of its mirror image without any changes, meaning it does not have a distinct left or right form.

Example: The molecule is achiral, meaning it can be superimposed on its mirror image.

achlorhydria

IPA: /ˌeɪ.kloʊrˈhaɪ.dri.ə/

KK: /əˌklɔːrˈhaɪdriə/

noun

Definition: This term refers to a condition where there is no hydrochloric acid present in the stomach's digestive juices.

Example: The patient was diagnosed with achlorhydria after tests showed no hydrochloric acid in his gastric secretions.

achlorhydric

IPA: /ˌeɪ.kloʊrˈhaɪ.drɪk/

KK: /əˈklɔːrhaɪdrɪk/

adjective

Definition: This word describes a condition where there is no hydrochloric acid present, which is important for digestion in the stomach.

Example: The patient was diagnosed as achlorhydric, indicating a deficiency of stomach acid.

achondrite

IPA: /əˈkɒndraɪt/

KK: /əˈkɒndraɪt/

noun

Definition: A type of meteorite that is made of stone and does not have small, round particles called chondrules.

Example: The achondrite fell to Earth, providing valuable information about the early solar system.

achondritic

IPA: /əˈkɒndrɪtɪk/

KK: /əˈkɒndrɪtɪk/

adjective

Definition: Relating to a specific type of stony meteorite that does not contain chondrules, which are small round particles found in some meteorites.

Example: The achondritic meteorite provided valuable insights into the early solar system.

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