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Exam: GRE (Verbal)

crude

IPA: /kruːd/

KK: /krud/

adjective

Definition: Not refined or processed; in a natural or raw state. It can also mean lacking sophistication or being offensive in manner or expression.

Example: The artist made a crude sketch of the landscape before painting it in detail.

noun

Definition: A substance that is in its natural and unprocessed form, often referring to oil or other materials that have not been refined or treated.

Example: The company is looking to extract crude from the newly discovered oil field.

crudeness

IPA: /ˈkruːdnəs/

KK: /ˈkruːdnəs/

noun

Definition: The quality of being rough, unrefined, or lacking in sophistication.

Example: The crudeness of his remarks shocked everyone at the meeting.

crudest

IPA: /ˈkruːdɪst/

KK: /krudɪst/

adjective

Definition: The most basic or rough version of something, often lacking refinement or sophistication.

Example: His comments were the crudest I've ever heard at a formal event.

crudity

IPA: /ˈkruːdɪti/

KK: /ˈkruːdɪti/

noun

Definition: The quality or state of being rough, unrefined, or lacking sophistication.

Example: The crudity of his remarks shocked everyone at the meeting.

cruel

IPA: /ˈkruːəl/

KK: /kruːəl/

adjective

Definition: Causing pain or suffering to others without feeling sorry.

Example: The cruel treatment of animals is unacceptable.

cruelness

IPA: /ˈkruː.əl.nəs/

KK: /ˈkruːl.nəs/

noun

Definition: The quality or state of being unkind or causing pain to others.

Example: The cruelness of his actions shocked everyone in the community.

cruelty

IPA: /ˈkruːəlti/

KK: /ˈkruːəlti/

noun

Definition: The act of causing pain or suffering to others, often in a harsh or unkind way.

Example: The cruelty shown in the movie shocked many viewers.

cruft

IPA: /krʌft/

KK: /krʌft/

noun

Definition: Something that is old, unnecessary, or of poor quality, often referring to clutter or outdated items.

Example: The software was full of cruft, making it difficult to maintain and update.

crural

IPA: /ˈkrʊrəl/

KK: /ˈkrʊrəl/

adjective

Definition: This word describes something that is connected to the leg or thigh area of the body.

Example: The doctor examined the crural region for any signs of injury.

crusade

IPA: //kruˈseɪd//

KK: /kruˈseɪd/

intransitive verb

Definition: To take part in a vigorous campaign for a cause or to advocate for a particular issue.

Example: Many activists crusade for environmental protection.

noun

Definition: A strong and organized effort to achieve a specific goal, often related to a cause or movement, sometimes with a historical context of religious wars.

Example: The environmentalists launched a crusade to protect endangered species.

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