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Exam: GRE (Verbal)

complacent

IPA: /kəmˈpleɪsənt/

KK: /kəmˈpleɪsənt/

adjective

Definition: Feeling satisfied with oneself and not worried about potential problems or dangers.

Example: After winning the championship, the team became complacent and stopped training hard.

complacently

IPA: /kəmˈpleɪsəntli/

KK: /kəmˈpleɪsəntli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that shows too much satisfaction with oneself or one's achievements, often without awareness of potential dangers or problems.

Example: She smiled complacently after receiving praise for her work, unaware of the challenges ahead.

complainant

IPA: /kəmˈpleɪnənt/

KK: /kəmˈpleɪnənt/

noun

Definition: A person who makes a formal complaint, especially in a legal context.

Example: The complainant presented their case in front of the judge.

complaisance

IPA: /kəmˈpleɪsəns/

KK: /kəmˈpleɪsəns/

noun

Definition: A willingness to do what others want or to be agreeable and helpful to them.

Example: Her complaisance made her very popular among her friends, as she was always ready to help them.

complaisant

IPA: /kəmˈpleɪsənt/

KK: /kəmˈpleɪsənt/

adjective

Definition: Showing a willingness to please others and be agreeable.

Example: She was always complaisant, eager to help her friends with anything they needed.

complaisantly

IPA: /kəmˈpleɪsəntli/

KK: /kəmˈpleɪsəntli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that shows a willingness to please others or be agreeable.

Example: She complaisantly agreed to help her friend with the project.

complement

IPA: /ˈkɒmplɪmənt/

KK: /ˈkɒmplɪmənt/

noun

Definition: A word or part that completes something else, making it whole or perfect. It can also refer to two things that work well together or enhance each other.

Example: In art, complementary colors are used to create contrast and balance in a painting.

transitive verb

Definition: To complete or enhance something by adding to it, making it better or more complete.

Example: The bright colors of the flowers complement the neutral tones of the room.

complemental

IPA: /kəmˈplɛmənˌtæl/

KK: /kəmˈplɛməntəl/

adjective

Definition: Related to something that completes or enhances another thing.

Example: The two colors are complemental, making the design more vibrant.

complementarily

IPA: /ˌkɒmplɪˈmɛntərɪli/

KK: /ˌkɒmplɪˈmɛntərɪli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that adds to or completes something else, often enhancing its quality or effectiveness.

Example: The two colors work complementarily to create a beautiful design.

complementarity

IPA: /ˌkɒmplɪmɛnˈtærɪti/

KK: /kəmˌplɛməˈtɛrɪti/

noun

Definition: The quality or state of being complementary, where two or more things complete or enhance each other.

Example: The complementarity of the two theories helps us understand the complex nature of light.

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