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Exam: GRE (Verbal)

connoisseur

IPA: /ˌkɒnəˈsɜːr/

KK: /ˌkɒnəˈsɜːr/

noun

Definition: A person who has a deep understanding and appreciation of a particular subject, especially in the arts or food, and can judge its quality.

Example: As a connoisseur of cheese, she could easily identify the subtle flavors in each variety.

connoisseurship

IPA: /ˌkɒnəˈsɜːʃɪp/

KK: /ˌkɒnəˈsɜːrʃɪp/

noun

Definition: The quality or state of being an expert in a particular area, especially in the arts or fine foods.

Example: Her connoisseurship in wine tasting made her the perfect judge for the competition.

connotation

IPA: /kəˈnoʊteɪʃən/

KK: /kənˈoʊt̬əʃən/

noun

Definition: A meaning or idea that is suggested by a word, beyond its literal definition. It often includes feelings or associations that come to mind when the word is used.

Example: The word 'home' has a warm connotation, suggesting comfort and safety.

connotational

IPA: /ˌkɒnəˈteɪʃənl/

KK: /kənəˈteɪʃənl/

adjective

Definition: This word describes something that suggests additional meanings or ideas beyond its literal meaning.

Example: The connotational meaning of the word can change depending on the context in which it is used.

connotative

IPA: /ˌkɒnəˈteɪtɪv/

KK: /kənˈoʊtəˌtɪv/

adjective

Definition: Relating to the ideas or feelings that a word invokes in addition to its literal meaning.

Example: The word 'home' has a connotative meaning of warmth and comfort beyond just a physical structure.

connotatively

IPA: /kənəˈteɪtɪvli/

KK: /kənˈoʊtəˌtɪvli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that suggests additional meanings or feelings beyond the literal definition of a word.

Example: The word 'home' is often used connotatively to evoke feelings of warmth and safety.

connote

IPA: /kəˈnoʊt/

KK: /kəˈnoʊt/

transitive verb

Definition: To suggest or imply an idea or feeling in addition to the literal meaning of a word or phrase.

Example: The word 'home' can connote warmth and safety.

connubial

IPA: /kəˈnuːbiəl/

KK: /kəˈnuːbiəl/

adjective

Definition: Connected to marriage or the state of being married.

Example: They celebrated their connubial bliss during their anniversary dinner.

connubiality

IPA: /kəˈnʌbɪəlɪti/

KK: /kəˈnʌbɪəlɪti/

noun

Definition: The state or quality of being married or in a marital relationship.

Example: Their connubiality was evident in the way they supported each other.

connubially

IPA: /kəˈnʌb.i.ə.li/

KK: /kəˈnʌbɪəli/

adverb

Definition: In a manner relating to marriage or the state of being married.

Example: They lived connubially for many years, sharing their lives and responsibilities.

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