Exam: GRE (Verbal)

Definition: In a way that causes damage or destruction.

Example: The storm destructively altered the landscape, leaving behind fallen trees and debris.

Definition: The condition of causing great damage or harm.

Example: The destructiveness of the storm left the town in ruins.

Definition: The quality or ability to cause destruction or damage.

Example: The destructivity of the earthquake was evident in the widespread damage it caused.

Definition: A condition where something is no longer used or active.

Example: The old factory fell into desuetude after the new one was built.

Definition: To remove sulfur from a substance, like oil or gases, to make it cleaner or safer.

Example: The factory uses a process to desulfur the exhaust gases before releasing them into the air.

Definition: The process of taking sulfur out of a material, like gas or oil, to make it cleaner and less harmful.

Example: Desulfurization is important for reducing pollution from power plants.

Definition: To remove sulfur from a substance, such as petroleum, to make it cleaner or less harmful.

Example: The factory uses a special process to desulfurize the oil before refining it.

Definition: In a way that is not focused or consistent, often jumping from one thing to another without a clear plan.

Example: The students worked desultorily, moving from one topic to another without finishing any of them.

Definition: The condition of being disconnected or lacking a clear purpose, often resulting in a random or haphazard manner of doing things.

Example: His desultoriness in studying led to poor grades.

Definition: Lacking a clear plan or purpose; random and disconnected in thought or action.

Example: His desultory remarks during the meeting made it hard to follow the main topic.