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Exam: GRE (Verbal)

capita

IPA: /ˈkæpɪtə/

KK: /kæpɪtə/

noun

Definition: A term used to refer to an individual person, often in the context of statistics or economics, where it indicates per person or per head.

Example: The income per capita in the country has increased over the last decade.

capital

IPA: /ˈkæpɪtəl/

KK: /ˈkæpɪtl/

adjective

Definition: Very important or serious; of the highest importance or quality.

Example: The project was of capital importance to the company's future.

noun

Definition: A city where the government of a country or state is located, or a letter that is larger than lowercase letters. It can also refer to the total assets of a business after subtracting debts.

Example: Washington, D.C. is the capital of the United States.

capitalism

IPA: /ˈkæpɪtəlɪzəm/

KK: /ˈkæpɪtəlɪzəm/

noun

Definition: An economic system where businesses and properties are owned by individuals or companies, and profits are made through competition in a free market.

Example: Many countries operate under a system of capitalism, where private ownership drives economic growth.

capitalist

IPA: /ˈkæpɪtəlɪst/

KK: /ˈkæpɪtəlɪst/

adjective

Definition: Relating to an economic system where private individuals own and control property and businesses, rather than the state.

Example: The capitalist system encourages competition and innovation among businesses.

noun

Definition: A person who owns a lot of money or property and supports a system where businesses are privately owned and operated for profit.

Example: The capitalist invested in several new startups to expand his wealth.

capitalistic

IPA: /ˌkæpɪˈtælɪstɪk/

KK: /ˈkæpɪtəˌlɪstɪk/

adjective

Definition: Relating to an economic system where private individuals own and control property and businesses, rather than the state.

Example: The capitalistic system encourages competition and innovation among businesses.

capitalization

IPA: /ˌkæpɪtəlaɪˈzeɪʃən/

KK: /ˌkæpɪtəlɪˈzeɪʃən/

noun

Definition: The act of writing or printing letters in uppercase, or the total amount of money a company has from long-term financing sources.

Example: The capitalization of the company increased after it issued new shares of stock.

capitate

IPA: /ˈkæpɪteɪt/

KK: /ˈkæpɪteɪt/

adjective

Definition: Having a rounded or enlarged shape at the end, often resembling a head or knob.

Example: The capitate bone in the wrist is crucial for hand movement.

capitated

IPA: /ˈkæpɪˌteɪtɪd/

KK: /kæpɪˌteɪtɪd/

adjective

Definition: Relating to a payment system in healthcare where a provider receives a fixed amount for each patient, regardless of the services provided.

Example: The capitated payment model encourages healthcare providers to focus on preventive care.

verb

Definition: To have a head or to be shaped like a head; in a biological context, it often refers to a structure that is rounded or bulbous at the end.

Example: The flower was capitated, with a round cluster of petals at the top.

capitation

IPA: /kæpɪˈteɪʃən/

KK: /kæpɪˈteɪʃən/

noun

Definition: A fixed payment made for each person, often used in healthcare or taxation contexts.

Example: The government implemented a capitation system to manage healthcare costs more effectively.

capitular

IPA: /kəˈpɪtʃələr/

KK: /kəˈpɪtʃələr/

adjective

Definition: This word describes something that is connected to a chapter, particularly in a religious context.

Example: The capitular meeting was held to discuss the church's future plans.

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