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Exam: GRE (Verbal)

climactically

IPA: /klaɪˈmæktɪkli/

KK: /klaɪˈmæktɪkli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that relates to the most intense or exciting point of something, often in a story or event.

Example: The movie ended climactically, leaving the audience in suspense.

climatically

IPA: /klaɪˈmætɪkli/

KK: /ˈklaɪmətɪkli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that relates to the climate or weather conditions.

Example: The region is climatically diverse, with both tropical and temperate zones.

climatological

IPA: /ˌklaɪməˈtɒlədʒɪkəl/

KK: /klaɪməˈtɑlədʒɪkəl/

adjective

Definition: Related to the study of climate and its effects on the environment and weather patterns.

Example: The climatological data showed a significant increase in temperature over the last decade.

climatologist

IPA: //klaɪˈmætələdʒɪst//

KK: /ˈklaɪməˌtɑlədʒɪst/

noun

Definition: A person who studies the climate and weather patterns to understand changes in the environment.

Example: The climatologist presented her findings on global warming at the conference.

climatology

IPA: //klaɪməˈtɒlədʒi//

KK: /klaɪməˈtɑlədʒi/

noun

Definition: The scientific study of weather patterns and conditions over long periods of time.

Example: Climatology helps us understand how climate change affects our planet.

climbdown

IPA: /ˈklaɪmˌdaʊn/

KK: /ˈklaɪmˌdaʊn/

noun

Definition: A situation where someone changes their mind or position, usually after pressure or criticism, and admits they were wrong.

Example: After much debate, the politician made a climbdown on his previous stance regarding the new law.

clinal

IPA: /ˈklaɪnəl/

KK: /ˈklaɪnəl/

adjective

Definition: Relating to a gradual change or transition in characteristics, often used in biology or geology to describe variations across a gradient.

Example: The clinal variation in the species' traits was evident across the different environments they inhabited.

clinching

IPA: /ˈklɪnʧɪŋ/

KK: /ˈklɪnʧɪŋ/

adjective

Definition: This word describes something that decisively resolves an issue or argument, making it clear and final.

Example: The clinching evidence proved his innocence beyond doubt.

verb

Definition: To secure or settle something firmly, often used in the context of achieving a decisive victory or agreement.

Example: The team is clinching the championship title after a hard-fought season.

clinical

IPA: /ˈklɪnɪkəl/

KK: /ˈklɪnɪkəl/

adjective

Definition: Related to the observation and treatment of patients in a medical setting, often emphasizing a scientific and objective approach.

Example: The doctor made a clinical assessment of the patient's condition during the examination.

clinically

IPA: /ˈklɪnɪkli/

KK: /ˈklɪnɪkli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that relates to the observation and treatment of patients, often in a scientific or analytical manner.

Example: The doctor assessed the patient's condition clinically before making a diagnosis.

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