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Exam: GRE (Verbal)

bond

IPA: //bɒnd//

KK: /bɑnd/

adjective

Definition: Connected or tied together in a strong way, often used to describe a relationship or obligation.

Example: They felt a bond of friendship that was unbreakable.

intransitive verb

Definition: To create a strong connection or relationship with someone or something.

Example: The two friends bonded over their shared love of music.

noun

Definition: A connection or agreement between people, groups, or things that creates a relationship or obligation.

Example: The bond between the mother and her child is very strong.

transitive verb

Definition: To connect or join two or more things together in a strong way, often creating a close relationship or attachment.

Example: The two friends bonded over their shared love of music.

bondsman

IPA: /ˈbɒndzmən/

KK: /ˈbɒndzmən/

noun

Definition: A man who provides a guarantee or financial support for someone else, often in legal situations.

Example: The bondsman helped the defendant secure his release from jail by providing the necessary funds.

bonhomie

IPA: /ˌbɒnəˈmiː/

KK: /bɑːnəˈmiː/

noun

Definition: A friendly and cheerful attitude that makes people feel comfortable and happy.

Example: The party was filled with laughter and bonhomie, making everyone feel welcome.

bookishness

IPA: /ˈbʊkɪʃnəs/

KK: /ˈbʊkɪʃnəs/

noun

Definition: The quality of being very interested in books and reading, often to the point of being overly focused on academic or intellectual pursuits.

Example: Her bookishness made her the top student in her class, as she spent most of her time reading and studying.

boomlet

IPA: /ˈbuːmlɛt/

KK: /ˈbumˌlɛt/

noun

Definition: A small and sudden increase in activity, especially in business, politics, or population growth.

Example: The city experienced a boomlet in the tech industry, attracting many new startups.

boon

IPA: /bun/

KK: /bun/

adjective

Definition: A word that describes something that is helpful or beneficial, often bringing joy or good fortune.

Example: Having a supportive friend during tough times is a real boon.

noun

Definition: A helpful or beneficial thing that is given or received, often in response to a request.

Example: The new park was a great boon to the community, providing a place for families to gather and play.

boor

IPA: /bʊr/

KK: /bʊr/

noun

Definition: A person who behaves in a rude or clumsy way and lacks social manners or refinement.

Example: He acted like a boor at the dinner party, interrupting everyone and speaking loudly.

boorish

IPA: /ˈbʊrɪʃ/

KK: /ˈbʊrɪʃ/

adjective

Definition: Describing someone who is rude, insensitive, or clumsy in their behavior.

Example: His boorish manners made everyone uncomfortable at the dinner party.

boorishly

IPA: /ˈbʊə.ɹɪʃ.li/

KK: /ˈbʊrɪʃli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that is rude, insensitive, or lacking in social manners.

Example: He spoke boorishly at the dinner party, making everyone uncomfortable.

boorishness

IPA: /ˈbʊərɪʃnəs/

KK: /ˈbʊrɪʃnəs/

noun

Definition: The quality of being rude, insensitive, or ill-mannered.

Example: His boorishness at the dinner party made everyone uncomfortable.

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