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Exam: GRE (Verbal)

aerosolized

IPA: //ˈɛəroʊsəlaɪzd//

KK: /ˈɛəroʊsəlaɪzd/

adjective

Definition: Describing something that has been turned into tiny particles or droplets that are suspended in the air.

Example: The medication was aerosolized for easier inhalation.

verb

Definition: To turn a substance into tiny droplets or particles that can be spread in the air, often using a spray or mist.

Example: The disinfectant was aerosolized to ensure it reached all surfaces effectively.

aerospace

IPA: /ˈɛəroʊspeɪs/

KK: /ˈɛəroʊspeɪs/

adjective

Definition: Relating to the science and technology of flight, including the design and production of aircraft and spacecraft.

Example: The aerospace industry is rapidly evolving with new technologies.

noun

Definition: The area of space that includes the Earth's atmosphere and the region beyond it, as well as the study and industry related to flight and space travel.

Example: The aerospace industry is rapidly evolving with new technologies.

aerostat

IPA: /ˈɛəroʊstæt/

KK: /ˈɛəroʊstæt/

noun

Definition: A type of aircraft that floats in the air, like a balloon or blimp, and rises because it is filled with a gas that is lighter than the surrounding air.

Example: The aerostat floated gracefully above the festival, providing a unique view of the celebrations below.

aerostatics

IPA: /ˌɛəroʊˈstætɪks/

KK: /ˌɛərəˈstætɪks/

noun

Definition: The study of how gases behave when they are at rest and how balloons or aircraft stay balanced in the air, especially when the weather changes.

Example: Aerostatics is essential for understanding how balloons and airships operate in the atmosphere.

aesthete

IPA: //ˈɛsθiːt//

KK: /ˈɛsθit/

noun

Definition: A person who has a strong appreciation for beauty, especially in art and nature, and often seeks it out in their life.

Example: The aesthete spent hours contemplating the beauty of the painting.

aestheticism

IPA: /æˈθɛtɪsɪzəm/

KK: /æˈθɛtɪsɪzəm/

noun

Definition: A focus on beauty and the appreciation of art, often believing that beauty is the most important aspect of life and can influence moral values.

Example: Aestheticism influenced many artists and writers in the late 19th century.

aestheticize

IPA: /æˈθɛstəˌsaɪz/

KK: /æˈθɛstəˌsaɪz/

transitive verb

Definition: To make something more beautiful or artistic, often by presenting it in a way that emphasizes its aesthetic qualities.

Example: The artist aimed to aestheticize the ordinary objects in her paintings.

aestivate

IPA: //ˈɛstɪveɪt//

KK: /ˈɛstəˌveɪt/

verb

Definition: To spend a prolonged period in a dormant or inactive state, usually during hot or dry conditions, similar to hibernation but occurring in warmer climates.

Example: Some animals aestivate during the summer months to conserve energy and avoid extreme heat.

aether

IPA: /ˈiːθər/

KK: /ˈiːθər/

noun

Definition: A substance that was once thought to fill the space above the earth and was believed to be the medium through which light travels.

Example: In ancient mythology, the gods resided in the aether, far above the mortal realm.

aetheric

IPA: //ˈiːθərɪk//

KK: /ˈiːθərɪk/

adjective

Definition: Relating to or resembling the upper regions of space or the ether, often used in a poetic or mystical context.

Example: The aetheric qualities of the painting gave it a dreamlike quality.

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