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Exam: GRE (Verbal)

contemporaneous

IPA: /kənˌtɛmpəˈreɪnəs/

KK: /kənˌtɛmpəˈreɪnəs/

adjective

Definition: Existing or happening at the same time as something else.

Example: The two artists were contemporaneous, creating their masterpieces in the same decade.

contemporarily

IPA: /kənˈtɛmpəˌrɛli/

KK: /kənˈtɛmpəˌrɛrɪli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that relates to the present time or current events.

Example: The artist's work is contemporarily relevant, reflecting modern issues.

contemporize

IPA: /kənˈtɛmpəraɪz/

KK: /kənˈtɛmpəraɪz/

intransitive verb

Definition: To exist or occur at the same time as something else; to be modern or current.

Example: The artist's work contemporizes traditional themes with modern techniques.

transitive verb

Definition: To make something modern or to place it in the same time period as something else.

Example: The artist decided to contemporize her work to appeal to a younger audience.

contempt

IPA: /kənˈtɛmpt/

KK: /kənˈtɛmpt/

noun

Definition: A strong feeling of dislike or disrespect for someone or something, often because you think they are not worthy of respect.

Example: She looked at him with contempt after he made that rude comment.

contemptibility

IPA: /kənˈtɛmptɪbɪlɪti/

KK: /kənˈtɛmptəˌbɪlɪti/

noun

Definition: The state of being deserving of scorn or disdain; the quality of being regarded as worthless or inferior.

Example: His actions showed a level of contemptibility that shocked everyone around him.

contemptible

IPA: /kənˈtɛmptəbl/

KK: /kənˈtɛmptəbl/

adjective

Definition: Deserving to be looked down upon or considered unworthy; something that is despicable or shameful.

Example: His contemptible behavior at the meeting shocked everyone.

contemptibly

IPA: /kənˈtɛmptəblɪ/

KK: /kənˈtɛmptəblɪ/

adverb

Definition: In a way that shows a lack of respect or regard for someone or something.

Example: He spoke contemptibly about his opponent during the debate.

contemptuous

IPA: /kənˈtɛmptʃəs/

KK: /kənˈtɛmptʃuəs/

adjective

Definition: Showing a strong dislike or lack of respect for someone or something.

Example: She gave a contemptuous look when he made a silly joke.

contemptuously

IPA: /kənˈtɛmptʃuəsli/

KK: /kənˈtɛmptʃuəsli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that shows a lack of respect or regard for someone or something; in a scornful manner.

Example: She spoke contemptuously about the rules, as if they didn't apply to her.

contend

IPA: /kənˈtɛnd/

KK: /kənˈtɛnd/

intransitive verb

Definition: To compete or struggle against something, often in a debate or contest.

Example: The two teams will contend for the championship title this weekend.

transitive verb

Definition: To argue or state something firmly, especially in a debate or discussion.

Example: The lawyer contended that her client was innocent of all charges.

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