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Exam: GRE (Verbal)

comminute

IPA: /kəˈmɪn.juːt/

KK: /kəˈmɪn.juːt/

transitive verb

Definition: To break something down into very small pieces or powder.

Example: The chef decided to comminute the spices to enhance their flavor.

comminuted

IPA: /kəˈmɪn.juː.tɪd/

KK: /kəˈmɪn.juː.tɪd/

adjective

Definition: Broken down into very small pieces or particles, often as a result of crushing or grinding.

Example: The comminuted material was easier to mix into the recipe.

verb

Definition: To break something into smaller pieces or particles.

Example: The chef comminuted the vegetables to prepare the soup.

comminution

IPA: /kəˈmɪn.juː.ʃən/

KK: /kəˈmɪn.juː.ʃən/

noun

Definition: The process of breaking or grinding something into smaller pieces or particles.

Example: The comminution of the rock made it easier to extract the minerals.

commiserate

IPA: /kəˈmɪzəˌreɪt/

KK: /kəˈmɪzəˌreɪt/

intransitive verb

Definition: To feel or show sadness or sympathy for someone else's misfortune or suffering.

Example: After hearing about her friend's loss, she took a moment to commiserate with him.

transitive verb

Definition: To feel or show sadness or sympathy for someone else's misfortune.

Example: She went to commiserate with her friend after the loss of his pet.

commiseratingly

IPA: /kəˈmɪzəˌreɪtɪŋli/

KK: /kəˈmɪzəˌreɪtɪŋli/

adverb

Definition: In a manner that expresses sympathy or sorrow for someone else's misfortune.

Example: She spoke commiseratingly to her friend after hearing about his loss.

commiseration

IPA: /kəˌmɪzəˈreɪʃən/

KK: /kəˌmɪzəˈreɪʃən/

noun

Definition: The feeling or expression of sadness or sympathy for someone else's misfortune.

Example: She offered her commiseration to him after hearing about his loss.

commiserative

IPA: /kəˈmɪz.əˌreɪ.tɪv/

KK: /kəˈmɪz.əˌreɪ.tɪv/

adjective

Definition: Feeling or showing sympathy or compassion for someone else's misfortune.

Example: She gave him a commiserative look when she heard about his loss.

commissarial

IPA: /kəˈmɪsəˌrɪəl/

KK: /kəˈmɪsəˌrɪəl/

adjective

Definition: Relating to a person or office that provides supplies or services, especially in a military or governmental context.

Example: The commissarial duties included overseeing the distribution of food and equipment to the troops.

commissariat

IPA: /kəˈmɪsəˌræt/

KK: /kəˈmɪsəˌræt/

noun

Definition: A department or organization responsible for supplying food and other necessary resources to military forces.

Example: The commissariat ensured that the soldiers had enough food and supplies during the campaign.

commissioner

IPA: /kəˈmɪʃənər/

KK: /kəˈmɪʃənər/

noun

Definition: A person who holds a position of authority in a government or organization, often responsible for overseeing a specific area or department.

Example: The commissioner announced new policies to improve public safety.

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