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Exam: GRE (Verbal)

brazenness

IPA: /ˈbreɪzənəs/

KK: /ˈbreɪzənəs/

noun

Definition: The quality of being bold and shameless, often in a way that is disrespectful or audacious.

Example: Her brazenness in speaking out against the unfair treatment surprised everyone.

breach

IPA: /briːtʃ/

KK: /briːtʃ/

intransitive verb

Definition: To break the surface of the water, often used to describe whales or other marine animals jumping out of the water.

Example: The whale breached spectacularly, leaping high into the air.

noun

Definition: A break or violation of a law, agreement, or relationship, often resulting in a gap or disruption.

Example: The company faced serious consequences due to a breach of contract.

transitive verb

Definition: To break or violate something, such as a law or agreement, or to create a hole or gap in something.

Example: The company was sued for breaching the contract with its suppliers.

breadline

IPA: //ˈbrɛdlaɪn//

KK: /ˈbrɛdˌlaɪn/

noun

Definition: A line of people who are waiting to get free food from a charity or government organization.

Example: During the winter, many families stood in the breadline to receive meals.

breadth

IPA: /brɛdθ/

KK: /brɛdθ/

noun

Definition: The distance or measurement from one side to the other; it refers to how wide something is. It can also mean a wide range of ideas or knowledge.

Example: The breadth of her knowledge impressed everyone at the conference.

breadthwise

IPA: /ˈbrɛdθwaɪz/

KK: /ˈbrɛdθˌwaɪz/

adjective

Definition: Relating to or directed across the width of something.

Example: The fabric was cut breadthwise to ensure it fit the design.

adverb

Definition: In a direction that is across the width of something.

Example: The fabric was cut breadthwise to create a wider piece for the quilt.

breakdown

IPA: /ˈbreɪkˌdaʊn/

KK: /ˈbreɪkˌdaʊn/

noun

Definition: A sudden failure or collapse of something, often referring to health, machinery, or a breakdown of information into parts.

Example: After the car's breakdown, we had to call for a tow truck.

breakout

IPA: /ˈbreɪk.aʊt/

KK: /ˈbreɪkˌaʊt/

adjective

Definition: Relating to a sudden and significant success, especially when compared to past attempts or efforts.

Example: The breakout performance of the artist surprised everyone and topped the charts.

noun

Definition: A sudden and forceful escape or emergence from a confined situation, often used in contexts like disease outbreaks or military actions.

Example: The breakout of the disease caused widespread concern in the community.

breakthrough

IPA: /ˈbreɪkθruː/

KK: /ˈbreɪkˌθru/

noun

Definition: A significant achievement that allows for further progress, especially in fields like science or technology.

Example: The scientist made a breakthrough in cancer research that could save many lives.

brecciation

IPA: /brɛˈkeɪʃən/

KK: /brɛˈkeɪʃən/

noun

Definition: The process of forming a type of rock called breccia, which consists of broken fragments of minerals or rock cemented together.

Example: The brecciation of the rock was caused by a meteorite impact.

bregma

IPA: /ˈbrɛɡmə/

KK: /ˈbrɛɡmə/

noun

Definition: The area on the top of the skull where two important sutures meet, specifically the sagittal and coronal sutures.

Example: The surgeon made an incision near the bregma to access the brain.

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