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Exam: GRE (Verbal)

adulterous

IPA: //əˈdʌltərəs//

KK: /əˈdʌltərəs/

adjective

Definition: Describing someone who is involved in a romantic relationship with someone other than their spouse or partner.

Example: The adulterous affair caused a scandal in the small town.

adulterously

IPA: /əˈdʌltərəsli/

KK: /əˈdʌltərəsli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that involves being unfaithful to a partner in a romantic relationship.

Example: He acted adulterously, betraying the trust of his spouse.

adumbrate

IPA: /ˈædʌmˌbreɪt/

KK: /ˈædʌmˌbreɪt/

transitive verb

Definition: To describe something in a way that is not complete or clear, often giving just a hint or outline of it. It can also mean to overshadow or make something less visible.

Example: The author adumbrated the main themes of the novel in the introduction.

adumbrated

IPA: /ˌædʌmˈbreɪtɪd/

KK: /ædʌmˈbreɪtɪd/

adjective

Definition: Describing something that is shown only as a faint outline or representation, rather than in full detail. It can also mean something that is hinted at or suggested, rather than clearly stated.

Example: The adumbrated figures in the painting left much to the imagination.

verb

Definition: To outline or sketch something in a vague or incomplete way, often suggesting or hinting at something without fully revealing it.

Example: The author adumbrated the main themes of the novel in the opening chapter.

adumbration

IPA: //ˌædʌmˈbreɪʃən//

KK: /ædʌmˈbreɪʃən/

noun

Definition: A faint or unclear representation of something, often showing only the basic outline or shape without much detail.

Example: The artist's adumbration of the landscape captured its essence without detailing every element.

adumbrative

IPA: /ˌædʌmˈbreɪtɪv/

KK: /ædʌmbrətɪv/

adjective

Definition: Relating to a shadow or a faint outline; it can also mean something that is only partially revealed or suggested.

Example: The adumbrative remarks in his speech hinted at future plans without revealing too much detail.

adumbratively

IPA: /ˌædʌmˈbreɪtɪvli/

KK: /ædʌmbrəˌtɪvli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that outlines or suggests something without giving full details.

Example: The author adumbratively hinted at the plot twist without revealing too much.

advance

IPA: /ədˈvæns/

KK: /ædˈvæns/

adjective

Definition: This word describes something that is done or given before a certain time, or something that is located in front or ahead of something else.

Example: Not available

intransitive verb

Definition: To move forward or make progress in a particular direction or situation.

Example: The soldiers will advance towards the enemy's position at dawn.

noun

Definition: A forward movement or step towards a goal, which can also refer to an increase in value or price. It can mean making efforts to get to know someone or to gain favor, as well as the preparations made before a public event.

Example: The company made significant advances in technology this year.

advanced

IPA: //ədˈvænst//

KK: /ədˈvænst/

adjective

Definition: This word describes something that is at a higher level or more developed than usual. It can refer to methods, skills, or stages that are more sophisticated or complex than what is typical.

Example: The advanced technology used in the new smartphone is impressive.

advancement

IPA: /ədˈvænsmənt/

KK: /ədˈvænsmənt/

noun

Definition: A noun that refers to the process of making progress or moving forward, often in terms of improvement, development, or promotion in rank.

Example: The advancement of technology has greatly improved our daily lives.

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