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Exam: GRE (Verbal)

adulation

IPA: /ˌædʒʊˈleɪʃən/

KK: /ˌædʒʊˈleɪʃən/

noun

Definition: This word refers to a very high level of praise or admiration, often to the point of being excessive or insincere.

Example: The actor received much adulation from his fans after the successful premiere of his film.

adulator

IPA: /ˈædʒʊleɪtə/

KK: /ˈædʒʊˌleɪtə/

noun

Definition: A person who gives too much praise or compliments to someone, often in a way that seems insincere or exaggerated.

Example: The adulator praised the singer excessively, hoping to gain favor.

adulatory

IPA: /ˌædʒʊˈleɪtəri/

KK: /ædʒʊˈleɪtəri/

adjective

Definition: Describing behavior that is excessively flattering or praising someone, often to gain favor or approval.

Example: The adulatory remarks from the audience made the speaker feel uncomfortable.

adulterant

IPA: /əˈdʌltərənt/

KK: /əˈdʌltərənt/

adjective

Definition: This word describes something that is used to make a substance impure or to lower its quality by mixing it with something else.

Example: The adulterant substances in the food were harmful to health.

noun

Definition: A material that is added to another substance, often to lower its quality or purity.

Example: The food industry must be vigilant to prevent the use of any adulterant in their products.

adulterate

IPA: /əˈdʌltəˌreɪt/

KK: /əˈdʌltəˌreɪt/

adjective

Definition: Not pure or genuine; mixed with something inferior or of lower quality.

Example: The adulterate product was recalled due to safety concerns.

transitive verb

Definition: To make something less pure or of lower quality by adding something that is not pure or is of lower quality.

Example: The company was accused of trying to adulterate its products to increase profits.

adulterated

IPA: /əˈdʌltəˌreɪtɪd/

KK: /əˈdʌltəˌreɪtɪd/

adjective

Definition: Something that has been made impure or less pure by mixing it with other substances.

Example: The adulterated food products were recalled due to health concerns.

verb

Definition: To make something impure or of lower quality by adding something harmful or undesirable.

Example: The food was found to be adulterated with harmful chemicals.

adulteration

IPA: /əˌdʌltəˈreɪʃən/

KK: /əˌdʌltəˈreɪʃən/

noun

Definition: The act of making something impure or less valuable by adding another substance that is not wanted or is harmful.

Example: The adulteration of food products can pose serious health risks to consumers.

adulterator

IPA: /əˈdʌltəreɪtə/

KK: /əˈdʌltəˌreɪtər/

noun

Definition: A person or organization that makes something impure by adding harmful or inferior substances.

Example: The adulterator was caught mixing cheap ingredients into the food products.

adulterer

IPA: /əˈdʌltərə/

KK: /əˈdʌltərər/

noun

Definition: A person who has a romantic relationship with someone who is married to another person.

Example: The adulterer faced severe consequences for his actions.

adulteress

IPA: /əˈdʌltərɛs/

KK: /əˈdʌltərəs/

noun

Definition: A woman who is unfaithful to her spouse by having a romantic or sexual relationship with someone else.

Example: The novel's protagonist was an adulteress, struggling with the consequences of her actions.

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