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Exam: GRE (Verbal)

catechize

IPA: /ˈkætɪˌkaɪz/

KK: /ˈkætɪˌkaɪz/

transitive verb

Definition: To ask someone questions in order to teach them about religious beliefs or to examine their knowledge closely.

Example: The teacher decided to catechize the students about their understanding of the lesson.

catechizer

IPA: /ˈkætɪˌkaɪzər/

KK: /ˈkætɪˌkaɪzər/

noun

Definition: A person who teaches or instructs others, especially in religious matters, using a question-and-answer format.

Example: The catechizer helped the children understand the basics of their faith.

catechol

IPA: /ˈkeɪtɪˌkoʊl/

KK: /ˈkætɪkoʊl/

noun

Definition: A type of organic compound that is important in biology, consisting of a benzene ring with two hydroxyl (OH) groups attached to it.

Example: Catechol is often used in chemical reactions and as a building block in organic synthesis.

catecholamine

IPA: /ˌkætɪkoʊˈlæmiːn/

KK: /ˌkætɪkoʊˈlæmiːn/

noun

Definition: A type of chemical that acts as a hormone or neurotransmitter in the body, including substances like epinephrine and dopamine, which are important for various physiological functions.

Example: Catecholamines are released during stress and help prepare the body for a 'fight or flight' response.

catechumen

IPA: /ˈkætɪˌkjuːmən/

KK: /ˈkætɪˌkjumən/

noun

Definition: A person who is learning about the basic principles of Christianity, usually in preparation for baptism.

Example: The church held a special class for catechumens to help them understand their faith better.

categoric

IPA: /ˈkætəɡərɪk/

KK: /kætəˈɡɔrɪk/

adjective

Definition: Absolute and without any doubt; clear and direct without any conditions or exceptions.

Example: She made a categoric statement that there would be no changes to the plan.

categorical

IPA: //ˈkætəɡɔrɪkəl//

KK: /ˈkætəˌɡɔrɪkəl/

adjective

Definition: Relating to or based on categories; absolute and without exceptions.

Example: The manager made a categorical statement about the company's future plans.

categorically

IPA: /ˌkætəˈɡɔrɪkli/

KK: /kætəˈɡɔrɪkli/

adverb

Definition: In a clear and definite way, without any doubt or ambiguity.

Example: She categorically denied the accusations against her.

categorization

IPA: /ˌkætəɡəˈreɪʃən/

KK: /ˌkætəgəˈreɪʃən/

noun

Definition: The act of sorting or organizing items into different groups based on shared characteristics or qualities.

Example: The categorization of books in the library helps readers find what they are looking for more easily.

categorize

IPA: /ˈkætəɡəˌraɪz/

KK: /ˈkætəɡəˌraɪz/

transitive verb

Definition: To place something into a specific group or class based on shared characteristics or qualities.

Example: Teachers often categorize students based on their learning styles.

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