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Exam: GRE (Verbal)

circuitousness

IPA: //sɜːrˈkjuːɪtəsnəs//

KK: /sɜrˈkjutəsnəs/

noun

Definition: The quality of being indirect or roundabout in a path or process.

Example: The circuitousness of the route made the journey much longer than expected.

circuitry

IPA: /ˈsɜːrkɪtʃəri/

KK: /ˈsɜːrkɪtʃəri/

noun

Definition: A system of connected electrical components that allows electricity to flow and perform tasks.

Example: The circuitry in the new smartphone is more efficient than in previous models.

circularity

IPA: /sɜːrˈkjʊlərɪti/

KK: /sɜrˈkjulərɪti/

noun

Definition: The quality or state of being shaped like a circle or having a circular form.

Example: The circularity of the design made it visually appealing.

circulate

IPA: /ˈsɜːr.kjʊ.leɪt/

KK: /ˈsɜr.kjʊ.leɪt/

intransitive verb

Definition: To move around freely or spread from one person or place to another.

Example: The news began to circulate quickly among the students.

transitive verb

Definition: To make something move around or be shared among people.

Example: The teacher asked us to circulate the handouts to all the students.

circulated

IPA: /ˈsɜːr.kjʊ.leɪ.tɪd/

KK: /ˈsɜr.kjʊ.leɪ.tɪd/

adjective

Definition: Spread or distributed in a circular path or among a group of people.

Example: The information was circulated among all team members to ensure everyone was informed.

verb

Definition: To move or cause to move continuously or freely through a closed system or area.

Example: The news about the event circulated quickly among the community.

circulation

IPA: /sɜːr.kjʊˈleɪ.ʃən/

KK: /sɜrˈkjʊˌleɪʃən/

noun

Definition: The process of moving something around or spreading it widely, such as information, printed materials, or fluids in a system.

Example: The circulation of the magazine has increased significantly this year.

circulative

IPA: //ˈsɜːrkjʊleɪtɪv//

KK: /ˈsɜrkjʊˌleɪtɪv/

adjective

Definition: Relating to or promoting the movement or flow of something, often used in the context of fluids or information.

Example: The circulative system in the body helps transport blood and nutrients to various organs.

circulatory

IPA: /ˌsɜːr.kjʊˈleɪ.tɔːr.i/

KK: /ˈsɜr.kjʊ.lə.tɔːr.i/

adjective

Definition: Related to the movement of blood through the body or the system that carries blood and other fluids.

Example: The circulatory system is essential for transporting oxygen and nutrients to the body's cells.

circumambient

IPA: //ˌsɜːrkəmˈæmbiənt//

KK: /sɜrˈkʌmˌæm.bi.ənt/

adjective

Definition: Surrounding or encompassing something completely from all sides.

Example: The circumambient atmosphere created a sense of isolation for the small village.

circumambulate

IPA: /ˌsɜːrkəmˈæmbjʊleɪt/

KK: /sɜrˈkʌm.æm.bjʊ.leɪt/

transitive verb

Definition: To walk around something, often as part of a ritual or ceremony.

Example: During the festival, we will circumambulate the temple as a sign of respect.

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