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Exam: GRE (Verbal)

cripple

IPA: /ˈkrɪp.əl/

KK: /ˈkrɪpəl/

adjective

Definition: Having a physical disability that affects movement or function, often resulting in being unable to walk properly.

Example: The accident left him with a crippled leg, making it difficult for him to walk.

verb

Definition: To make someone unable to walk or use a limb, or to severely damage something so that it cannot work properly.

Example: The accident crippled him for life, leaving him unable to walk.

crippling

IPA: /ˈkrɪplɪŋ/

KK: /ˈkrɪplɪŋ/

adjective

Definition: Causing severe damage or impairment, often making something unable to function properly.

Example: The crippling effects of the disease left him unable to walk.

verb

Definition: To cause someone or something to become unable to move or function properly, often due to injury or damage.

Example: The accident left him crippling in pain for weeks.

crisis

IPA: /ˈkraɪsɪs/

KK: /ˈkraɪsɪs/

noun

Definition: A difficult or dangerous situation that requires a decision or action to resolve it.

Example: The country faced a financial crisis that affected many people's lives.

criterion

IPA: /kraɪˈtɪəriən/

KK: /kraɪˈtɪəriən/

noun

Definition: A standard or principle used to judge or decide something.

Example: The main criterion for selecting candidates is their experience in the field.

criterium

IPA: //ˈkraɪtəriəm//

KK: /ˈkraɪtəriəm/

noun

Definition: A type of bicycle race where many riders compete in several laps around a closed course, usually on public roads that are closed to regular traffic.

Example: The annual criterium attracted cyclists from all over the country to compete for the championship title.

critic

IPA: /ˈkrɪtɪk/

KK: /ˈkrɪtɪk/

noun

Definition: A person who evaluates and gives opinions about the quality of something, especially in art, literature, or performance.

Example: The film critic wrote a detailed review of the new movie.

critical

IPA: /ˈkrɪtɪkəl/

KK: /ˈkrɪtɪkəl/

adjective

Definition: Relating to a situation that is very serious or important, often requiring immediate attention or careful judgment.

Example: The doctor said the patient's condition is critical and needs urgent care.

criticality

IPA: /ˌkrɪtɪˈkælɪti/

KK: /ˈkrɪtɪkəlɪti/

noun

Definition: The state or quality of being extremely important or crucial, often used in contexts like physics or decision-making.

Example: The criticality of the situation required immediate action from the team.

critically

IPA: /ˈkrɪtɪkli/

KK: /ˈkrɪtɪkli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that expresses disapproval or involves careful judgment.

Example: The report critically examines the impact of climate change on biodiversity.

criticalness

IPA: /ˈkrɪtɪklnəs/

KK: /ˈkrɪtɪkəlnəs/

noun

Definition: The state or quality of being very important or serious.

Example: The criticalness of the situation required immediate action.

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