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Exam: GRE (Verbal)

abetment

IPA: /əˈbɛtmənt/

KK: /əˈbɛtmənt/

noun

Definition: The act of helping or encouraging someone to do something wrong or illegal.

Example: His abetment of the crime led to severe legal consequences.

abettor

IPA: /əˈbɛtər/

KK: /əˈbɛtər/

noun

Definition: A person who helps or encourages someone to do something, especially something illegal or wrong.

Example: The abettor was charged with conspiracy for helping the thief escape.

abeyance

IPA: /əˈbeɪəns/

KK: /əˈbeɪəns/

noun

Definition: A state where something is temporarily inactive or not in use, often waiting for a decision or resolution. It can also refer to a situation where ownership or rights are not clearly assigned.

Example: The project was held in abeyance until further funding could be secured.

abeyancy

IPA: /əˈbeɪənsi/

KK: /əˈbeɪənsi/

noun

Definition: A state of temporary inactivity or suspension, where something is not currently in use or being acted upon.

Example: The project is currently in abeyance until further funding is secured.

abeyant

IPA: /əˈbeɪənt/

KK: /əˈbeɪənt/

adjective

Definition: In a state of being inactive or not currently in use.

Example: The project is currently abeyant until further notice.

abhor

IPA: //əˈbɔːr//

KK: /əˈbɔr/

transitive verb

Definition: To feel strong dislike or hatred for something; to detest.

Example: Many people abhor violence and seek peaceful solutions.

abhorrence

IPA: /æbˈhɔːrəns/

KK: /æbˈhɔr.əns/

noun

Definition: A strong feeling of dislike or disgust towards something or someone.

Example: Her abhorrence for injustice was evident in her activism.

abhorrent

IPA: //əˈbɒr.ənt//

KK: /əˈbɔr ənt/

adjective

Definition: Something that is extremely unpleasant or disgusting, causing strong feelings of dislike or hatred.

Example: The abhorrent behavior of the villain shocked everyone in the audience.

abhorrently

IPA: /æbˈhɔːrəntli/

KK: /æbˈhɔr ənt li/

adverb

Definition: In a way that shows strong dislike or hatred for something.

Example: She abhorrently rejected the proposal due to its unethical implications.

abhorring

IPA: /əˈbɔːrɪŋ/

KK: /əˈbɔrɪŋ/

noun

Definition: A strong feeling of dislike or hatred towards something or someone.

Example: Her abhorring of violence was evident in her peaceful protests.

verb

Definition: To feel strong dislike or hatred for something.

Example: She was abhorring the idea of lying to her friends.

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