Exam: GRE (Verbal)

Definition: The quality of being reserved, modest, or shy in behavior or appearance.

Example: Her demureness made her stand out in the lively crowd.

Definition: The act of expressing disagreement or hesitation in a polite way.

Example: She raised a demurral to the proposed changes in the project.

Definition: A legal term referring to an objection made in court, where a party does not deny the truth of the claims but argues that they are not enough to warrant legal action.

Example: The lawyer filed a demurrer to challenge the sufficiency of the evidence presented by the prosecution.

Definition: Causing or marked by the loss of the protective covering around nerve fibers.

Example: The doctor explained that demyelinating diseases can affect communication between the brain and the body.

Definition: To remove the protective covering (myelin) from the nerve fibers, which can affect the transmission of signals in the nervous system.

Example: The disease is characterized by demyelinating the nerves, leading to various neurological symptoms.

Definition: The process of losing the protective covering (myelin sheath) around nerve fibers, often due to illness.

Example: Demyelination can lead to serious neurological problems.

Definition: The process of making something clear and easy to understand by removing confusion or mystery.

Example: The teacher's explanation led to the demystification of complex scientific concepts for the students.

Definition: To make something easier to understand by removing confusion or mystery.

Example: The teacher tried to demystify the complex topic for her students.

Definition: To take away the mythical or mysterious parts of something to reveal its true meaning or nature.

Example: The author aimed to demythologize the ancient stories to show their real significance.

Definition: Relating to the number ten or based on the number ten; often used in contexts involving the decimal system.

Example: In mathematics, the denary system is commonly used for calculations and measurements.

Definition: To take away the national status or control from something, often transferring it from government ownership to private ownership.

Example: The government decided to denationalize the telecommunications industry to encourage competition.