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Exam: GRE (Verbal)

acquiescently

IPA: /ˌækwɪˈɛsəntli/

KK: /ˌækwɪˈɛsəntli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that shows willingness to accept or agree to something without protest.

Example: She acquiescently accepted the terms of the contract, even though she had reservations.

acquirable

IPA: /əˈkwaɪərəbl/

KK: /əˈkwaɪrəbəl/

adjective

Definition: Able to be obtained or gained.

Example: The skills learned in this course are acquirable through practice and dedication.

acquire

IPA: /əˈkwaɪər/

KK: /əˈkwaɪər/

transitive verb

Definition: To get or gain something, often by effort or experience, such as obtaining an item or learning a skill.

Example: She managed to acquire a rare painting at the auction.

acquired

IPA: /əˈkwaɪəd/

KK: /əˈkwaɪərd/

adjective

Definition: Referring to a disease, condition, or trait that a person develops after birth rather than being born with it.

Example: The patient was diagnosed with an acquired condition that required special treatment.

acquirement

IPA: /əˈkwaɪərmənt/

KK: /əˈkwaɪərmənt/

noun

Definition: The process of gaining or obtaining something, often through effort or practice. It can refer to skills, knowledge, or possessions that someone has achieved.

Example: Her acquirement of new languages has greatly enhanced her career opportunities.

acquisition

IPA: /ˌækwɪˈzɪʃən/

KK: /ˌækwəˈzɪʃən/

noun

Definition: The process of obtaining or gaining something, often used in the context of business or education, where it refers to the purchase of a company or the addition of new items to a collection.

Example: The company made a significant acquisition to expand its market reach.

acquisitional

IPA: /əˈkwɪzɪʃənl/

KK: /əˈkwɪzɪʃənl/

adjective

Definition: This word describes something that is connected to the act of obtaining or gaining something, especially in terms of knowledge or skills.

Example: The acquisitional strategies of the company have led to significant growth.

acquisitive

IPA: /əˈkwɪzɪtɪv/

KK: /əˈkwɪzɪtɪv/

adjective

Definition: Having a strong desire to obtain and keep things, especially money or knowledge.

Example: His acquisitive nature made him a successful businessman.

acquisitively

IPA: /əˈkwɪzɪtɪvli/

KK: /əˈkwɪzɪtɪvli/

adverb

Definition: In a manner that shows a strong desire to acquire or obtain things, often referring to material possessions or knowledge.

Example: He looked at the new technology acquisitively, eager to learn more about it.

acquisitiveness

IPA: /əˈkwɪzɪtɪvnəs/

KK: /əˈkwɪzɪtɪvnəs/

noun

Definition: The quality of wanting to acquire and own things, often referring to a strong desire for wealth or possessions.

Example: His acquisitiveness led him to accumulate a vast collection of rare artifacts.

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