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Exam: GRE (Verbal)

convalescent

IPA: /ˌkɒnvəˈlɛsənt/

KK: /kɒnvəˈlɛsənt/

adjective

Definition: Relating to the process of recovering health and strength after illness or injury.

Example: The convalescent patient was slowly regaining her strength after the surgery.

noun

Definition: A person who is recovering from an illness or medical treatment.

Example: The hospital has a special ward for convalescents who need extra care during their recovery.

convect

IPA: /kənˈvɛkt/

KK: /kənˈvɛkt/

intransitive verb

Definition: To move or transfer heat through a fluid (like air or water) as it rises or circulates.

Example: The warm air began to convect, creating a gentle breeze in the room.

transitive verb

Definition: To transfer heat through a fluid (like air or water) by the movement of the fluid itself.

Example: The heater will convect warm air throughout the room.

convection

IPA: /kənˈvɛkʃən/

KK: /kənˈvɛkʃən/

noun

Definition: The process of transferring heat or other properties through the movement of fluids, such as air or water, often involving rising and falling currents.

Example: Convection is responsible for the warm air rising and cool air sinking in the atmosphere.

convectional

IPA: /kənˈvɛkʃənl/

KK: /kənˈvɛkʃənl/

adjective

Definition: Relating to the process of heat transfer through fluids, where warmer areas rise and cooler areas sink, creating a circulation pattern.

Example: The convectional currents in the ocean help distribute heat around the planet.

convective

IPA: /kənˈvɛktɪv/

KK: /kənˈvɛktɪv/

adjective

Definition: Relating to the process of heat transfer through the movement of fluids, such as air or water, where warmer areas rise and cooler areas sink.

Example: The convective currents in the atmosphere help to distribute heat around the planet.

convene

IPA: /kənˈviːn/

KK: /kənˈvin/

intransitive verb

Definition: To come together in a group for a specific purpose, often for a meeting or discussion.

Example: The committee will convene next week to discuss the new policy.

transitive verb

Definition: To bring people together for a meeting or gathering, often for a specific purpose.

Example: The committee will convene next week to discuss the new policy changes.

conventicle

IPA: /kənˈvɛntɪkəl/

KK: /kənˈvɛntɪkəl/

noun

Definition: A gathering of people for religious worship, often held in secret or without official approval.

Example: The group met in a conventicle to discuss their beliefs away from the eyes of the authorities.

convention

IPA: /kənˈvɛnʃən/

KK: /kənˈvɛnʃən/

noun

Definition: A formal meeting or gathering of people with a common interest, or a widely accepted practice or custom in a group.

Example: The annual convention brought together experts from various fields to discuss new developments.

conventional

IPA: /kənˈvɛnʃənl/

KK: /kənˈvɛnʃənl/

adjective

Definition: Following accepted customs or practices; traditional and not unusual or different.

Example: The wedding was a conventional ceremony held in a church.

conventionalism

IPA: /kənˈvɛnʃənəlɪzəm/

KK: /kənˈvɛnʃənəlɪzəm/

noun

Definition: A belief or practice that follows traditional rules or norms in society.

Example: His views were criticized for their conventionalism, as they did not challenge the established norms.

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