Exam: GRE (Verbal)

Definition: Not honest or trustworthy; dishonest.

Example: The crook businessman was caught cheating his clients.

Definition: A person who engages in dishonest or illegal activities, often for personal gain.

Example: The police arrested the crook after a long investigation.

Definition: To bend something into a curved shape.

Example: He decided to crook the wire to fit it into the frame.

Definition: A method in filmmaking where scenes from different locations or times are shown together to create a more dynamic story.

Example: The director used crosscutting to show the events happening simultaneously in different places.

Definition: Relating to or involving multiple languages, especially in the context of comparing or analyzing them.

Example: The study of crosslinguistic patterns can reveal how different languages express similar ideas.

Definition: A type of bony fish that has paired fins resembling limbs and is believed to be related to the ancestors of land vertebrates, many of which are now extinct.

Example: The crossopterygian fish, like the coelacanth, are fascinating because they show features that link them to the evolution of land animals.

Definition: Someone who is easily annoyed or difficult to please, often acting in a cranky or whimsical manner.

Example: My crotchety neighbor always complains about the noise from the kids playing outside.

Definition: Describing a condition that is related to or similar to croup, often involving the formation of a membrane or deposit in the throat.

Example: The doctor diagnosed the child with a croupous infection that required immediate treatment.

Definition: Very important or necessary for something to happen or succeed.

Example: It is crucial to study for the exam if you want to pass.

Definition: In a way that is very important or essential.

Example: The decision will crucially affect the outcome of the project.

Definition: Having a shape that resembles a cross or is arranged in a cross formation.

Example: The surgeon explained the importance of the cruciate ligaments in the knee joint.

Definition: A container used for heating substances to very high temperatures, or a situation that tests someone's character or beliefs.

Example: The scientist placed the metal in the crucible to melt it down for the experiment.