Exam: GRE (Verbal)

Definition: Describing something that is multiplied by one hundred.

Example: The investment returned a centuple profit after five years.

Definition: A military officer in ancient Rome who commanded a group of about one hundred soldiers.

Example: The centurion led his troops bravely into battle.

Definition: In a direction toward the head or front part of the body.

Example: The doctor instructed the patient to lie cephalad during the examination.

Definition: Relating to the head or situated near it.

Example: The doctor examined the cephalic region for any signs of injury.

Definition: A type of fat molecule that is part of the cell membranes, especially in the brain and spinal cord, and helps with blood clotting.

Example: Cephalin is important for the proper functioning of nerve cells in the brain.

Definition: The process in evolution where an organism develops a head with concentrated sensory and nervous systems at the front of its body.

Example: Cephalization is an important step in the evolution of many animal species, allowing for better sensory perception and coordination.

Definition: The scientific study and measurement of the dimensions and proportions of the head.

Example: Cephalometry is often used in orthodontics to assess the relationship between the teeth and the jaw.

Definition: A type of antibiotic that is made by changing the structure of another antibiotic called cephalosporin, and is effective against a wide range of bacteria.

Example: Cephaloridine is often used in hospitals to treat serious infections.

Definition: Connected to a type of star that varies in brightness over a regular period.

Example: Astronomers study cepheid stars to measure distances in the universe.

Definition: A type of star that changes brightness in a regular pattern, which helps astronomers measure distances in space.

Example: Astronomers use cepheids to determine how far away galaxies are from Earth.

Definition: Related to the part of the brain that controls movement and balance.

Example: The cerebellar functions are crucial for coordinating muscle movements.