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Exam: GRE (Verbal)

cartographical

IPA: /kɑːrˈtɒɡrəfɪkəl/

KK: /kɑːrˈtɒɡrəfɪkəl/

adjective

Definition: Related to the creation and study of maps.

Example: The cartographical skills of the team helped them create accurate maps for the expedition.

cartography

IPA: /kɑːrˈtɒɡrəfi/

KK: /kɑrˈtɑɡrəfi/

noun

Definition: The skill or practice of creating maps and charts to represent geographical areas.

Example: Cartography is essential for understanding the layout of cities and countries.

cartulary

IPA: /ˈkɑːrtjʊləri/

KK: /ˈkɑːrtjʊləri/

noun

Definition: A book or collection that contains copies of important documents, such as deeds or charters, often related to property ownership.

Example: The historian found valuable information in the ancient cartulary of the monastery.

caruncle

IPA: /ˈkær.ʌŋ.kəl/

KK: /ˈkærʌŋkəl/

noun

Definition: A small, fleshy growth or appendage found on certain plants or animals, often located near a seed or other anatomical feature.

Example: The caruncle on the seed helps in its attachment to the plant.

case

IPA: /keɪs/

KK: /kes/

noun

Definition: A container used to hold or protect something, or a situation or problem that needs to be addressed.

Example: She put her jewelry in a beautiful case to keep it safe.

transitive verb

Definition: To examine something carefully, often in preparation for a specific action, or to cover something with a protective layer.

Example: The detective cased the building before making any moves.

caseation

IPA: /kəˈsiː.eɪ.ʃən/

KK: /kɛˈseɪʃən/

noun

Definition: The process where body tissue breaks down and turns into a soft, cheese-like material due to necrosis.

Example: The doctor explained that caseation can occur in certain infections, leading to the formation of cheesy tissue.

caseload

IPA: /ˈkeɪsloʊd/

KK: /ˈkeɪsloʊd/

noun

Definition: The total number of cases that a person or organization is responsible for during a specific time period, often used in legal or social services contexts.

Example: The lawyer's caseload increased significantly after the new law was passed.

caseous

IPA: /ˈkeɪ.ʃəs/

KK: /ˈkeɪʃəs/

adjective

Definition: Having a texture or appearance similar to cheese, often used to describe certain types of tissue or lesions in medical contexts.

Example: The doctor noted that the tumor had a caseous consistency, resembling cheese.

cassiterite

IPA: /kæˈsɪtəˌraɪt/

KK: /kæˈsɪtəˌraɪt/

noun

Definition: A mineral that is a major source of tin, often found in colors like light yellow, red-brown, or black.

Example: Cassiterite is mined for its tin content, which is essential for making various metal products.

caste

IPA: /kæst/

KK: /kæst/

noun

Definition: A group of people in society who share the same social status, often determined by birth, job, or wealth.

Example: In some cultures, people are born into a specific caste that influences their career and social interactions.

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