Exam: GRE (Verbal)

Definition: A type of monument built to honor someone who has died, even though their body is not buried there.

Example: The city built a cenotaph to remember the soldiers who lost their lives in the war.

Definition: A person who reviews and removes content from books, films, or other materials that is deemed inappropriate or offensive.

Example: The censor decided to cut several scenes from the movie before its release.

Definition: To review and remove or restrict content that is considered inappropriate or offensive.

Example: The government decided to censor the film before its release.

Definition: Describing something that has had parts removed or altered because they are considered inappropriate or offensive.

Example: The movie was censored to remove scenes that were deemed too violent for younger audiences.

Definition: To have removed or suppressed parts of something, usually for reasons of morality, security, or political correctness.

Example: The government censored the film before its release to avoid controversy.

Definition: Connected to the act of examining and suppressing content that is considered objectionable or sensitive.

Example: The censorial review of the film led to several scenes being cut before its release.

Definition: An action of restricting or controlling what can be seen or heard, often by removing or altering content deemed inappropriate or sensitive.

Example: The censoring of the film led to public protests about freedom of expression.

Definition: To examine and remove parts of something, such as a book, film, or speech, that are considered inappropriate or offensive.

Example: The government is censoring the news to control what information the public receives.

Definition: Tending to criticize or find fault with others; very critical in nature.

Example: Her censorious remarks made it clear that she disapproved of the decision.

Definition: In a way that expresses strong disapproval or criticism.

Example: She spoke censoriously about the poor performance of the team.

Definition: The quality of being critical or disapproving of others, often in a harsh or judgmental way.

Example: Her censoriousness made it difficult for her to maintain friendships, as she often criticized others' choices.

Definition: The practice of suppressing or restricting information, ideas, or expressions that are considered objectionable or harmful.

Example: Censorship can limit freedom of speech and access to information.

Definition: Worthy of being criticized or blamed for something wrong or inappropriate.

Example: His actions were deemed censurable by the committee.