Exam: GRE (Verbal)

Definition: In a way that is clear and certain, leaving no doubt about something.

Example: The committee decided definitively on the new policy after much discussion.

Definition: The quality of being clear, certain, and final, leaving no room for doubt or confusion.

Example: The definitiveness of her answer made it clear that she would not change her mind.

Definition: The quality of being clear and precise; having a definite or exact nature.

Example: The definitude of her explanation made it easy for everyone to understand the topic.

Definition: To burn something quickly and with a lot of heat and light.

Example: The chemist decided to deflagrate the mixture to observe the reaction.

Definition: A type of combustion that occurs quickly and produces a lot of heat and light, often resulting in an explosion or intense fire.

Example: The deflagration caused significant damage to the building and surrounding area.

Definition: To lose air or gas, causing a reduction in size or pressure.

Example: The balloon deflated slowly after being pricked by a thorn.

Definition: To let air or gas out of something, causing it to become smaller or less full. It can also mean to reduce the importance or value of something.

Example: He had to deflate the balloon before putting it away.

Definition: A situation where prices of goods and services decrease over time, often leading to an increase in the value of money.

Example: The country experienced deflation, causing prices to drop significantly.

Definition: Related to a decrease in the general price level of goods and services in an economy.

Example: The government implemented policies to avoid a deflationary spiral.

Definition: A device or factor used to reduce or counteract inflation in economic statistics.

Example: The economist used a deflator to adjust the figures for inflation in the report.

Definition: To cause something to change direction or to turn away from its original path.

Example: The shield was able to deflect the arrows shot at him.