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Exam: GRE (Verbal)

comeuppance

IPA: /kʌˈmʌpəns/

KK: /kʌmˈʌpəns/

noun

Definition: A punishment or negative consequence that someone deserves for their actions.

Example: After cheating on the exam, he finally got his comeuppance when he was caught and failed the class.

comicality

IPA: /kəˈmɪkəlɪti/

KK: /kəˈmɪkəlɪti/

noun

Definition: The quality or state of being funny or amusing.

Example: The comicality of the situation made everyone laugh.

comitial

IPA: /kəˈmɪtʃəl/

KK: /kəˈmɪtʃəl/

adjective

Definition: Relating to a political assembly or a gathering for decision-making.

Example: The comitial process was crucial for the democratic decisions made by the assembly.

comity

IPA: /ˈkɒmɪti/

KK: /ˈkɒmɪti/

noun

Definition: A state of mutual respect and harmony among people or groups, often seen in social interactions or legal contexts.

Example: The comity between the two nations allowed for peaceful negotiations and cooperation.

command

IPA: /kəˈmænd/

KK: /kəˈmænd/

adjective

Definition: Relating to an order or instruction given to someone to do something.

Example: The command performance was impressive and well-rehearsed.

intransitive verb

Definition: To give orders or exercise authority over others.

Example: The general commands his troops with confidence.

noun

Definition: An order given with authority or the ability to control something.

Example: The general issued a command to his troops before the battle.

transitive verb

Definition: To give an order or instruction to someone with authority.

Example: The teacher commanded the students to be quiet during the test.

commandable

IPA: /kəˈmændəbl/

KK: /kəˈmændəbl/

adjective

Definition: Able to be ordered or directed by someone.

Example: The troops were commandable by their leader during the mission.

commandant

IPA: /kəˈmændənt/

KK: /kəˈmændənt/

noun

Definition: A person in charge of a military unit or organization, responsible for commanding and overseeing operations.

Example: The commandant addressed the troops before their deployment.

commandeer

IPA: /ˌkɒmənˈdɪə/

KK: /kɑːmənˈdɪr/

transitive verb

Definition: To take control of something, especially for military purposes, often without permission.

Example: The officer decided to commandeer the vehicle to transport the injured soldiers.

commanding

IPA: /kəˈmændɪŋ/

KK: /kəˈmændɪŋ/

adjective

Definition: Having a strong presence or influence that attracts attention or respect; often used to describe someone or something that is dominant or impressive in a particular situation.

Example: The commanding officer gave clear instructions to the troops.

commandingly

IPA: /kəˈmændɪŋli/

KK: /kəˈmændɪŋli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that shows authority or control, often making others listen or obey.

Example: She spoke commandingly, making everyone pay attention to her words.

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