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Exam: GRE (Verbal)

designate

IPA: /ˈdɛzɪɡneɪt/

KK: /ˈdɛzɪɡneɪt/

adjective

Definition: Referring to someone who has been chosen for a position or role but has not yet officially taken on the responsibilities.

Example: The commissioner designate will start their duties next month.

transitive verb

Definition: To choose someone or something for a specific role or purpose, or to indicate or specify something clearly.

Example: The committee will designate a new leader at the next meeting.

designated

IPA: /ˈdɛzɪɡneɪtɪd/

KK: /ˈdɛzɪɡneɪtɪd/

adjective

Definition: Referring to someone or something that has been officially chosen or assigned for a particular purpose or role.

Example: The designated driver ensured everyone got home safely after the party.

verb

Definition: To officially choose someone or something for a specific purpose or role.

Example: The committee designated her as the new team leader.

designative

IPA: /dɪˈzeɪnətɪv/

KK: /dɪˈzeɪnətɪv/

adjective

Definition: Relating to or serving the purpose of designating something, often used to indicate or specify a particular meaning or function.

Example: The designative term in the contract clearly identifies the responsibilities of each party.

designator

IPA: /dɪˈzeɪɡnətər/

KK: /dɪˈzeɪɡnətər/

noun

Definition: A person or term that assigns a name or title to something.

Example: The designator of the project was responsible for choosing the name.

designatory

IPA: /dɪˈzeɪnəˌtɔri/

KK: /dɪˈzeɪnəˌtɔri/

adjective

Definition: Relating to or serving as a designation or label for something.

Example: The designatory term helped clarify the role of the new employee in the company.

designedly

IPA: /dɪˈzaɪndɪdli/

KK: /dɪˈzaɪndɪdli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that is planned or intended; done on purpose.

Example: She designedly chose the colors to match the theme of the event.

desirability

IPA: /dɪˈzaɪərəˌbɪlɪti/

KK: /dɪˈzaɪərəbɪlɪti/

noun

Definition: The quality or state of being wanted or wished for by many people.

Example: The desirability of the new smartphone has led to long lines at the store.

desirable

IPA: /dɪˈzaɪərəbl/

KK: /dɪˈzaɪərəbəl/

adjective

Definition: Something that is wanted or wished for because it has good qualities or benefits.

Example: A job with flexible hours is often seen as a desirable option for many workers.

noun

Definition: A person or thing that is wanted or wished for because of its good qualities or features.

Example: The new smartphone model is considered a desirable item among tech enthusiasts.

desirableness

IPA: /dɪˈzaɪərəbəl/

KK: /dɪˈzaɪərəbəl/

noun

Definition: The quality of being wanted or wished for.

Example: The desirableness of the location made it a popular choice for new homes.

desirous

IPA: /dɪˈzaɪərəs/

KK: /dɪˈzaɪərəs/

adjective

Definition: Feeling a strong wish or longing for something.

Example: She was desirous of a new adventure in her life.

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