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Exam: GRE (Verbal)

concern

IPA: /kənˈsɜrn/

KK: /kənˈsɜrn/

intransitive verb

Definition: To be important or relevant to someone or something.

Example: The issue of climate change concerns everyone.

noun

Definition: A feeling of worry or interest about something or someone; a matter that is important to someone.

Example: Her main concern is the safety of her children.

transitive verb

Definition: To be related to or to involve someone or something; to be important to someone.

Example: The new policy will concern many employees in the company.

concerning

IPA: /kənˈsɜːrnɪŋ/

KK: /kənˈsɜrnɪŋ/

preposition

Definition: In reference to something or relating to a particular subject.

Example: The manager spoke concerning the new project during the meeting.

concerted

IPA: /kənˈsɜːrtɪd/

KK: /kənˈsɜrtɪd/

adjective

Definition: Planned or done together by a group of people; working in harmony to achieve a common goal.

Example: The team made a concerted effort to finish the project on time.

concertedly

IPA: /kənˈsɜːrtɪdli/

KK: /kənˈsɜrtɪdli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that is planned and done together by a group of people.

Example: The team worked concertedly to finish the project on time.

concession

IPA: /kənˈsɛʃən/

KK: /kənˈsɛʃən/

noun

Definition: A thing that is granted or admitted, often in response to demands or as part of an agreement.

Example: The company made a concession to the workers by agreeing to a pay raise.

concessional

IPA: /kənˈsɛʃənl/

KK: /kənˈsɛʃənl/

adjective

Definition: Relating to a concession, which is something given up or granted, often in negotiations or agreements.

Example: The government offered concessional loans to help small businesses during the economic downturn.

concessionary

IPA: /kənˈsɛʃənəri/

KK: /kənˈsɛʃənɛri/

adjective

Definition: Relating to the act of giving up something or making compromises, often in a business or negotiation context.

Example: The company offered concessionary prices to attract more customers during the sale.

noun

Definition: A person or business that has been given the right to operate a specific service or sell products in a particular area, often through a franchise or special agreement.

Example: The concessionary at the stadium sells snacks and drinks to the fans during the game.

concessive

IPA: /kənˈsɛsɪv/

KK: /kənˈsɛsɪv/

adjective

Definition: Relating to a situation where something is allowed or accepted despite a possible objection or difficulty.

Example: Although it was raining, we decided to go for a walk, which was a concessive choice.

concessively

IPA: /kənˈsɛsɪvli/

KK: /kənˈsɛsɪvli/

adverb

Definition: In a manner that shows a willingness to accept something that is less than what was originally desired or expected.

Example: She agreed to the terms of the contract concessively, even though they were not ideal for her.

conchoid

IPA: /kənˈkɔɪd/

KK: /kɒnˈkɔɪd/

noun

Definition: A type of curve that is created based on a specific relationship between a point, a curve, and a line.

Example: The mathematician studied the properties of the conchoid to understand its unique shape.

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