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Exam: GRE (Verbal)

bourgeois

IPA: /bʊəˈʒwɑː/

KK: /ˈbʊrʒwɑː/

adjective

Definition: Relating to the middle class, often associated with materialism and a focus on social respectability.

Example: The bourgeois lifestyle emphasizes comfort and material success over artistic or intellectual pursuits.

noun

Definition: A person who is part of the middle class, often characterized by conventional attitudes and behaviors, and sometimes associated with materialism and capitalism.

Example: The bourgeois often prioritize financial stability and social status over radical change.

bourgeoise

IPA: /bʊəˈʒwɑːz/

KK: /bʊrʒwɑːz/

noun

Definition: A woman who is part of the middle class, often associated with materialistic values and conventional attitudes.

Example: The bourgeoise often prioritize comfort and stability in their lives.

bourgeoisie

IPA: //bʊrʒwɑːˈziː//

KK: /bʊrʒwɑːˈziː/

noun

Definition: A social class that includes people who own businesses and property, often seen as the middle class in society.

Example: The bourgeoisie played a significant role in the economic development of the country.

bourgeoning

IPA: /ˈbʊərdʒənɪŋ/

KK: /ˈbʊrʒənɪŋ/

adjective

Definition: Describing something that is growing or developing quickly and successfully.

Example: The burgeoning technology sector is attracting many investors.

noun

Definition: The process of growing or developing quickly, often used to describe something that is expanding or flourishing.

Example: The burgeoning of technology has changed the way we communicate.

verb

Definition: To begin to grow or develop quickly; to flourish or expand rapidly.

Example: The startup is burgeoning, attracting more investors every month.

boustrophedon

IPA: //buːˈstrɪfɪdɒn//

KK: /bʊˈstrɪfɪdən/

adjective

Definition: This term describes a style of writing where the text alternates direction, going from right to left on one line and then from left to right on the next line.

Example: The ancient manuscript was written in boustrophedon, making it unique and challenging to read.

adverb

Definition: This term describes a style of writing where lines alternate direction, moving from right to left and then from left to right.

Example: The ancient script was written in a boustrophedon style, making it unique and challenging to read.

noun

Definition: An old way of writing where the text alternates direction, going from right to left on one line and then from left to right on the next line.

Example: The ancient manuscript was written in boustrophedon, making it unique and challenging to read.

bowdlerise

IPA: /ˈbaʊd.lə.raɪz/

KK: /ˈboʊd.lə.raɪz/

verb

Definition: To remove parts of a text that are considered inappropriate or offensive.

Example: The publisher decided to bowdlerise the novel to make it suitable for younger readers.

boycott

IPA: //ˈbɔɪkɒt//

KK: /ˈbɔɪkɑt/

noun

Definition: A decision by a group of people to stop using, buying, or dealing with a person, organization, or country as a way to protest or show disapproval.

Example: The community organized a boycott against the company for its unfair labor practices.

transitive verb

Definition: To refuse to buy or use something as a way to show disapproval or to make a change.

Example: Many people decided to boycott the company after it raised its prices unfairly.

boycotter

IPA: //ˈbɔɪˌkɒtə//

KK: /ˈbɔɪˌkɑːtər/

noun

Definition: A person who refuses to buy, use, or participate in something as a way to protest or show disapproval.

Example: The boycotter joined the movement to protest against the company's unfair practices.

brachial

IPA: //ˈbreɪ.ki.əl//

KK: /ˈbreɪkiəl/

adjective

Definition: Relating to the arm or a similar part of an animal's body, like a foreleg or wing.

Example: The doctor examined the brachial artery for any signs of blockage.

brachiate

IPA: /ˈbreɪkiˌeɪt/

KK: /ˈbreɪkiˌeɪt/

adjective

Definition: Describing something that has arms or arm-like parts, often used in biology to refer to certain animals or plants.

Example: The brachiate structure of the octopus allows it to move gracefully through the water.

intransitive verb

Definition: To move by swinging from one place to another using the arms, similar to how some apes move.

Example: The monkey brachiated from branch to branch in the trees.

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