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Exam: GRE (Verbal)

canniness

IPA: /ˈkænɪnəs/

KK: /ˈkænɪnəs/

noun

Definition: The quality of being careful, clever, and shrewd in making decisions or dealing with situations.

Example: Her canniness in business negotiations helped her secure the best deal.

cannonade

IPA: //ˌkænəˈneɪd//

KK: /ˈkænəˌneɪd/

intransitive verb

Definition: To fire heavy artillery in a continuous manner, often used in military contexts.

Example: The soldiers prepared to cannonade the enemy positions at dawn.

noun

Definition: A loud and intense attack, often involving heavy artillery fire or harsh words.

Example: The soldiers prepared for the cannonade as the enemy approached.

transitive verb

Definition: To attack or bombard someone or something with a series of loud and powerful shots, typically from artillery.

Example: The army decided to cannonade the enemy positions to weaken their defenses.

cannulate

IPA: /ˈkæn.jʊ.leɪt/

KK: /ˈkæn.jʊ.leɪt/

adjective

Definition: Having a tubular or hollow shape.

Example: The cannulate structure allows for the passage of fluids.

transitive verb

Definition: To insert a thin tube into a body part, such as a vein or cavity, to allow for the flow of fluids or medication.

Example: The doctor will cannulate the patient to administer the medication directly into the bloodstream.

cannulation

IPA: //ˌkæn.jʊˈleɪ.ʃən//

KK: /kænəˈleɪʃən/

noun

Definition: The process of inserting a thin tube into a vein or body cavity to deliver or remove fluids.

Example: The doctor performed a cannulation to administer the medication directly into the patient's bloodstream.

canonic

IPA: /kəˈnɒnɪk/

KK: /kəˈnɒnɪk/

adjective

Definition: Relating to a general rule or standard, often used in contexts like literature, music, or law.

Example: The canonic works of literature are often studied in schools.

canonical

IPA: /kəˈnænɪkəl/

KK: /kəˈnænɪkəl/

adjective

Definition: Following accepted rules or standards, often used in reference to established practices or texts.

Example: The professor recommended reading canonical works of literature to understand the foundations of modern writing.

canonically

IPA: /kəˈnɒnɪkli/

KK: /kænəˌnɑːkli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that follows a standard or accepted rule or principle.

Example: The story was canonically told according to the traditional format.

canonicity

IPA: /kəˈnɒnɪsɪti/

KK: /kəˈnɒnɪsɪti/

noun

Definition: The quality or state of being accepted as a standard or authoritative in a particular field, often related to literature, religion, or art.

Example: The canonicity of the text was debated among scholars for many years.

canonist

IPA: /ˈkænənɪst/

KK: /ˈkænənɪst/

noun

Definition: A person who specializes in the rules and laws of the church, particularly in relation to religious practices and governance.

Example: The canonist provided valuable insights during the church's legal proceedings.

canonization

IPA: /ˌkænənaɪˈzeɪʃən/

KK: /ˌkænənaɪˈzeɪʃən/

noun

Definition: The process of officially declaring someone a saint in the Christian church, which includes recognizing their life and deeds as worthy of veneration.

Example: The canonization of the beloved priest was celebrated by thousands of followers.

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