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Exam: GRE (Verbal)

confessedly

IPA: /kənˈfɛsɪdli/

KK: /kənˈfɛsɪdli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that acknowledges something as true or valid, often used to express agreement or acceptance of a fact.

Example: Confessedly, I have not been the best at keeping in touch with my friends.

confession

IPA: /kənˈfɛʃən/

KK: /kənˈfɛʃən/

noun

Definition: A statement where someone admits to doing something wrong or illegal, often made to a person in authority or in a religious context.

Example: After hours of questioning, he finally made a confession about the crime.

confessionalism

IPA: /kənˈfɛʃənəlɪzəm/

KK: /kənˈfɛʃənəlɪzəm/

noun

Definition: A system or belief that emphasizes the importance of religious or ethnic groups in politics and governance, often involving the distribution of power among these groups.

Example: In a confessionalism system, different religious communities share political power to ensure representation.

confidant

IPA: /ˈkɒnfɪdænt/

KK: /ˈkɒnfɪdænt/

noun

Definition: A person you trust and share your secrets with.

Example: She is my closest confidant, and I tell her everything.

confidante

IPA: /ˈkɒnfɪdɑːnt/

KK: /kɒnfɪˈdɑːnt/

noun

Definition: A woman who is trusted with secrets and private matters, often serving as a close friend or advisor.

Example: She confided her worries to her confidante, knowing she would keep them safe.

confide

IPA: /kənˈfaɪd/

KK: /kənˈfaɪd/

intransitive verb

Definition: To share personal secrets or feelings with someone you trust.

Example: She decided to confide in her best friend about her worries.

transitive verb

Definition: To share a secret or private matter with someone you trust.

Example: She decided to confide her worries to her best friend.

confidence

IPA: /ˈkɒnfɪdəns/

KK: /ˈkɒnfɪdəns/

adjective

Definition: Not trusting or believing in someone or something; often used to describe actions that deceive or trick others.

Example: The con artist used a confidence trick to steal money from unsuspecting victims.

noun

Definition: A feeling of trust or belief in oneself or in someone else, often leading to a sense of assurance or certainty.

Example: She spoke with confidence during her presentation.

confidential

IPA: /ˌkɒn.fɪˈden.ʃəl/

KK: /kɒnˈfɪdɛnʃəl/

adjective

Definition: Relating to information that is meant to be kept secret or private, often because revealing it could cause harm or breach trust.

Example: The lawyer assured her that all discussions would remain confidential.

confidentiality

IPA: /ˌkɒnfɪˈdɛnʃiˌælɪti/

KK: /kɒnfɪˈdɛnʃiˌælɪti/

noun

Definition: The quality of keeping information secret or private, so that it is not shared with others.

Example: The company has strict rules to ensure the confidentiality of its clients' information.

confidentially

IPA: /ˌkɒnfɪˈdɛnʃəli/

KK: /kɒnfɪˈdɛnʃəli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that keeps information secret or private.

Example: She shared the details of the project confidentially with her team.

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