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Exam: GRE (Verbal)

buncombe

IPA: //ˈbʌŋ.kəm//

KK: /bʌŋkəm/

noun

Definition: Nonsense or empty talk that is intended to deceive or mislead.

Example: The politician's speech was filled with buncombe, lacking any real substance.

bungled

IPA: /ˈbʌŋɡəld/

KK: /ˈbʌŋɡəld/

adjective

Definition: Describing something that has been done in a careless or ineffective way, often resulting in mistakes or problems.

Example: The project was bungled due to poor planning and lack of communication.

verb

Definition: To carry out a task clumsily or ineptly, resulting in failure or mistakes.

Example: He bungled the presentation by forgetting his notes and mixing up the slides.

bungler

IPA: /ˈbʌŋɡlə/

KK: /ˈbʌŋɡlər/

noun

Definition: A person who does things clumsily or makes mistakes due to lack of skill or ability.

Example: He is such a bungler that he often breaks things when trying to fix them.

bunglesome

IPA: //ˈbʌŋɡlˌsʌm//

KK: /ˈbʌŋɡlˌsʌm/

adjective

Definition: Difficult to handle or use due to being awkwardly shaped or clumsy.

Example: The bunglesome package made it hard for her to carry up the stairs.

bungling

IPA: /ˈbʌŋɡlɪŋ/

KK: /ˈbʌŋɡlɪŋ/

adjective

Definition: Describing someone who is clumsy or makes mistakes due to a lack of skill or competence.

Example: His bungling attempts to fix the car only made the problem worse.

noun

Definition: An act or acts that show a lack of skill or ability, often resulting in mistakes or failures.

Example: His bungling of the project led to many delays and problems.

verb

Definition: To carry out a task clumsily or ineptly, often resulting in mistakes or failures.

Example: He was bungling the project, causing delays and frustration among the team.

bunglingly

IPA: /ˈbʌŋɡlɪŋli/

KK: /ˈbʌŋɡlɪŋli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that shows clumsiness or a lack of skill; doing something awkwardly or ineptly.

Example: He bunglingly attempted to fix the broken machine, making the problem worse.

bunyavirus

IPA: /ˈbʌnɪˌveɪrəs/

KK: /ˈbʌnɪˌveɪrəs/

noun

Definition: A type of virus that is part of a family known for causing diseases in animals and humans, often spread by insects or rodents.

Example: The bunyavirus can lead to serious health issues, including fever and encephalitis.

buoyance

IPA: /ˈbɔɪənsi/

KK: /ˈbɔɪənsi/

noun

Definition: The ability of an object to float in a liquid or rise in a gas.

Example: The buoyance of the boat kept it afloat on the water.

buoyancy

IPA: /ˈbɔɪənsi/

KK: /ˈbɔɪənsi/

noun

Definition: The ability of an object to float in a liquid or rise in a gas due to an upward force from the fluid.

Example: The buoyancy of the boat allowed it to stay afloat even in rough waters.

buoyant

IPA: /ˈbɔɪənt/

KK: /ˈbɔɪənt/

adjective

Definition: Able to float in water or air; cheerful and lively in mood.

Example: The buoyant balloon floated high in the sky.

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