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Exam: GRE (Verbal)

adenoviral

IPA: /ˌæd.əˈnoʊ.vaɪr.əl/

KK: /ˌædɪˈnoʊvaɪrəl/

adjective

Definition: Relating to a type of virus that can cause infections in humans and animals.

Example: The adenoviral infection led to a significant increase in respiratory symptoms.

adenovirus

IPA: /ˈæ.də.nəˌvaɪərəs/

KK: /ˈædənəˌvaɪrəs/

noun

Definition: A type of virus that contains DNA and can cause infections in humans, particularly affecting the eyes and respiratory system.

Example: The adenovirus is known to cause respiratory infections, especially in children.

adept

IPA: /əˈdɛpt/

KK: /əˈdɛpt/

adjective

Definition: Having a high level of skill or expertise in a particular area or activity.

Example: She is adept at solving complex mathematical problems.

noun

Definition: A person who is very skilled or knowledgeable in a particular area or activity.

Example: She is an adept at solving complex mathematical problems.

adeptly

IPA: /əˈdɛptli/

KK: /əˈdɛptli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that shows great skill or knowledge.

Example: She adeptly handled the complex situation during the meeting.

adeptness

IPA: /əˈdɛpt.nəs/

KK: /əˈdɛptnəs/

noun

Definition: The quality of being very skilled or proficient at something.

Example: Her adeptness at solving complex problems impressed everyone in the meeting.

adequacy

IPA: /ˈædɪkwəsi/

KK: /ˈædɪkwəsi/

noun

Definition: The quality of being enough or satisfactory to meet a certain requirement or need.

Example: The adequacy of the resources provided was questioned by the committee.

adequateness

IPA: /ˈædɪkwətnəs/

KK: /ˈædɪkwətnəs/

noun

Definition: The quality of being enough or satisfactory to meet a certain standard or need.

Example: The adequateness of the solution was evident in its effectiveness.

adhere

IPA: //ədˈhɪr//

KK: /ədˈhɪr/

intransitive verb

Definition: To stick to something or to follow a plan or belief closely without changing.

Example: The labels must adhere to the surface for proper application.

transitive verb

Definition: To make something stick to a surface or to follow a rule or belief closely.

Example: You need to adhere the label firmly to the package.

adherence

IPA: /ədˈhɪərəns/

KK: /ədˈhɪərəns/

noun

Definition: The quality of being loyal or sticking firmly to something, such as rules or beliefs.

Example: Her adherence to the guidelines helped the project succeed.

adherend

IPA: /ˈæd.hɪ.rɛnd/

KK: /ædˈhɪrˌɛnd/

noun

Definition: An object or surface that sticks to another object due to a force that causes them to hold together.

Example: The adherend must be properly prepared to ensure a strong bond with the adhesive.

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