Exam: GRE (Verbal)

Definition: Relating to the negative electrode in an electrical device, where electrons flow into the device.

Example: The cathodic protection system helps prevent corrosion in pipelines.

Definition: The quality of being universal or inclusive, often referring to a broad acceptance of various ideas or beliefs.

Example: The catholicity of the festival allowed people from different cultures to come together and celebrate.

Definition: A type of ion that carries a positive charge and moves towards the negative electrode during electrolysis.

Example: In a solution, the cation is attracted to the cathode where it can gain electrons.

Definition: Relating to a type of ion that has a positive charge and is attracted to negative electrodes in electrolysis.

Example: Cationic surfactants are often used in shampoos and conditioners to help reduce static and improve hair texture.

Definition: Relating to mirrors and the images they reflect, or using mirrors to direct light.

Example: The catoptric system in the telescope allows for clearer images of distant stars.

Definition: To gather or meet as a group to discuss and make decisions, often related to politics or organizational matters.

Example: The members of the party will caucus to decide on their candidate for the election.

Definition: A private meeting of members from a political party or group to discuss and make decisions about policies or leadership.

Example: The caucus met to discuss the new policy proposals before the upcoming election.

Definition: To gather or meet with a group of people, especially members of a political party, to discuss and make decisions.

Example: The party leaders will caucus to decide on their candidate for the upcoming election.

Definition: In a way that relates to the tail or the back part of an animal's body.

Example: The animal moved caudally, indicating its tail was leading the way.

Definition: Describing something that has a tail or a structure resembling a tail.

Example: The caudate lobe of the liver is shaped like a tail.

Definition: Relating to or indicating a reason or cause for something.

Example: There is a causal link between smoking and lung cancer.

Definition: A word or phrase that shows a cause or reason for something happening.

Example: In the sentence, 'She was late because of traffic', the word 'because' is a causal word.

Definition: A type of pain that feels like a burning sensation, often caused by damage to a nerve.

Example: After the accident, she experienced causalgia in her arm, which felt like a constant burning pain.