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Exam: GRE (Verbal)

covetingly

IPA: /ˈkʌv.ɪ.tɪŋ.li/

KK: /ˈkʌvɪtɪŋli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that shows a strong desire to possess something that belongs to someone else.

Example: She looked at her friend's new car covetingly, wishing it were hers.

covetous

IPA: /ˈkʌvɪtəs/

KK: /ˈkʌvɪtəs/

adjective

Definition: Having an intense desire to possess something, especially something that belongs to someone else.

Example: His covetous nature made him unhappy, as he always wanted what others had.

covetously

IPA: /ˈkʌv.ɪ.təs.li/

KK: /ˈkʌvɪtəsli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that shows a strong desire to possess something that belongs to someone else.

Example: He looked at the new car covetously, wishing it were his.

covetousness

IPA: /ˈkʌvɪtəsnəs/

KK: /ˈkʌvɪtəsnəs/

noun

Definition: An excessive desire to possess something, particularly wealth or the belongings of others.

Example: His covetousness led him to make unethical decisions in pursuit of money.

covid

IPA: /ˈkoʊvɪd/

KK: /ˈkoʊvɪd/

noun

Definition: A unit of measurement used in India and nearby regions, typically referring to a length of about 18 inches.

Example: The covid is often used to measure fabric in local markets.

cowardice

IPA: /ˈkaʊərdɪs/

KK: /ˈkaʊərdɪs/

noun

Definition: The quality of being afraid to face danger or difficulty; a lack of bravery.

Example: His cowardice prevented him from standing up for what was right.

cower

IPA: /ˈkaʊər/

KK: /kaʊɚ/

intransitive verb

Definition: To bend down or move back because of fear or pain.

Example: The dog began to cower when it heard the loud thunder.

cowpox

IPA: //ˈkaʊpɒks//

KK: /kaʊpɑks/

noun

Definition: A mild skin disease in cows caused by a virus, which can create a rash and can help protect humans from smallpox when transmitted through vaccination.

Example: The farmer noticed that some of his cattle had cowpox, which is usually harmless to them.

coxalgia

IPA: /kɒkˈsæl.dʒə/

KK: /kɒksˈæl.dʒə/

noun

Definition: A type of pain that occurs in the hip or hip joint.

Example: After the fall, she experienced severe coxalgia that made it difficult to walk.

coxcombical

IPA: //ˈkɒks.kɒm.ɪ.kəl//

KK: /ˈkɒksˌkɒmbɪkəl/

adjective

Definition: Relating to or resembling a coxcomb, which is a type of hat or a vain and conceited person.

Example: His coxcombical behavior made everyone roll their eyes at the party.

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