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Exam: GRE (Verbal)

burgeoning

IPA: /ˈbɜːrdʒənɪŋ/

KK: /ˈbɜrʤənɪŋ/

adjective

Definition: Something that is growing or developing quickly.

Example: The burgeoning technology sector is creating many new jobs.

noun

Definition: A new growth or development of something, often referring to plants or ideas that are starting to grow or expand.

Example: The burgeoning of new businesses in the area has created many job opportunities.

verb

Definition: To grow or develop quickly and suddenly.

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

burglarious

IPA: //ˈbɜːɡlərɪəs//

KK: /ˈbɜrɡlərɪəs/

adjective

Definition: Relating to the crime of breaking into a building to commit theft.

Example: The police are investigating a series of burglarious activities in the neighborhood.

burglarize

IPA: //ˈbɜːrɡləraɪz//

KK: /ˈbɜrɡləˌraɪz/

intransitive verb

Definition: To illegally enter a building with the intent to commit a crime, usually theft.

Example: The police arrested him for trying to burglarize a house in the neighborhood.

transitive verb

Definition: To illegally enter a building with the intention of stealing something.

Example: The police caught the man trying to burglarize a house in the neighborhood.

burglary

IPA: /ˈbɜːɡləri/

KK: /ˈbɜrɡləri/

noun

Definition: The act of entering a building or property without permission, usually to steal something.

Example: The police arrested him for burglary after they found him inside the house.

burnout

IPA: /ˈbɜːrnaʊt/

KK: /ˈbɜrnˌaʊt/

noun

Definition: A state of physical or emotional exhaustion caused by prolonged stress or overwork.

Example: After working long hours for months, she experienced burnout and needed a break.

burse

IPA: /bɜːrs/

KK: /bɜrs/

noun

Definition: A type of bag or case, often used to carry money or other small items, or a flat cloth case used in religious ceremonies.

Example: She reached into her burse to take out some coins for the donation.

butadiene

IPA: //bjuːˈtædiːn//

KK: /bjuˈteɪdiːn/

noun

Definition: A colorless and flammable gas that is a type of hydrocarbon, commonly used to make synthetic rubber.

Example: Butadiene is an important chemical in the production of various types of rubber.

butane

IPA: /ˈbjuːteɪn/

KK: /ˈbjuːteɪn/

noun

Definition: A type of flammable gas that is used as fuel and is found in natural gas and petroleum.

Example: We used butane to fuel the portable stove during our camping trip.

butanol

IPA: /ˈbjuːtəˌnɔl/

KK: /ˈbjuːtənɔːl/

noun

Definition: A type of alcohol that is derived from butane, used mainly as a solvent and in chemical reactions.

Example: Butanol is commonly used in the production of plastics and other chemicals.

butanone

IPA: //bjuˈteɪn.oʊn//

KK: /bjuˈteɪnˌoʊn/

noun

Definition: A clear, colorless liquid that is flammable and used in various products like paints, adhesives, and cleaning fluids.

Example: Butanone is commonly used as a solvent in the manufacturing of plastics.

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