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Exam: GRE (Verbal)

dependency

IPA: /dɪˈpɛndənsi/

KK: /dɪˈpɛndənsi/

noun

Definition: A state or condition of relying on or being controlled by someone or something else.

Example: The project's success is based on the dependency of various teams working together.

dependent

IPA: /dɪˈpɛndənt/

KK: /dɪˈpɛndənt/

adjective

Definition: Needing someone or something else for support or help; not able to exist or function alone.

Example: Many children are dependent on their parents for care and support.

noun

Definition: A person who relies on someone else for help or support, often financially.

Example: The government provides assistance to dependents of low-income families.

dependently

IPA: /dɪˈpɛndəntli/

KK: /dɪˈpɛndəntli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that relies on or is influenced by something else.

Example: The two systems work dependently, meaning one cannot function without the other.

depersonalize

IPA: /dɪˈpɜːrsənaɪz/

KK: /dɪˈpɜrsənəˌlaɪz/

transitive verb

Definition: To make something less personal or to remove individual characteristics from it.

Example: The company decided to depersonalize its customer service approach to streamline operations.

dephosphorylate

IPA: /dɪˈfɒsfəreɪt/

KK: /dɪˈfɑːsfəˌreɪt/

verb

Definition: To remove a phosphate group from a molecule, typically a protein, which can change its function or activity.

Example: The enzyme can dephosphorylate the protein, altering its activity in the cell.

depict

IPA: /dɪˈpɪkt/

KK: /dɪˈpɪkt/

transitive verb

Definition: To show or represent something in a picture, drawing, or words.

Example: The artist chose to depict the landscape in vibrant colors.

depicter

IPA: /dɪˈpɪktər/

KK: /dɪˈpɪktər/

noun

Definition: A person who shows or represents something in a picture, drawing, or other form of art.

Example: The depicter of the famous painting captured the emotions of the scene beautifully.

depigmentation

IPA: /dɪˌpɪɡ.mənˈteɪ.ʃən/

KK: /dɪˌpɪɡ.mənˈteɪ.ʃən/

noun

Definition: The process of losing or removing the natural color from the skin, hair, or other tissues.

Example: The patient experienced depigmentation on their arms after the treatment.

depletable

IPA: /dɪˈpliːtəbl/

KK: /dɪˈpliːtəbl/

adjective

Definition: Able to be used up or reduced in quantity.

Example: The depletable resources in the area are running low due to overuse.

depleted

IPA: /dɪˈpliːtɪd/

KK: /dɪˈpliːtɪd/

adjective

Definition: Used up or reduced in quantity, often referring to resources or energy that are no longer available.

Example: After the long hike, I felt completely depleted of energy.

verb

Definition: To reduce something in quantity or amount, often to the point of exhaustion.

Example: The long drought has depleted the water supply in the region.

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