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Exam: GRE (Verbal)

detach

IPA: /dɪˈtæʧ/

KK: /dɪˈtæʧ/

transitive verb

Definition: To remove something from being connected or attached to something else.

Example: He decided to detach the trailer from the car before parking.

detachability

IPA: /dɪˈtæʧəˌbɪlɪti/

KK: /dɪˈtæʧəˌbɪlɪti/

noun

Definition: The ability of something to be separated or removed from something else.

Example: The detachability of the components makes it easy to repair the device.

detached

IPA: /dɪˈtætʃt/

KK: /dɪˈtætʃt/

adjective

Definition: Not emotionally involved; separate or disconnected from something or someone.

Example: He remained detached during the discussion, not showing any feelings about the topic.

detachedness

IPA: /dɪˈtætʃd.nəs/

KK: /dɪˈtætʃd.nəs/

noun

Definition: The condition of being separate or not connected to something; a feeling of emotional distance or disconnection.

Example: His detachedness from the situation made it hard for him to empathize with others.

detachment

IPA: /dɪˈtæʧmənt/

KK: /dɪˈtæʧmənt/

noun

Definition: A state of being separate or disconnected from something, often referring to emotional distance or a military unit assigned for specific tasks.

Example: The psychologist maintained a professional detachment while assessing her patients.

detailed

IPA: /dɪˈteɪld/

KK: /ˈdɪteɪld/

adjective

Definition: Describing something that includes a lot of specific information or thorough explanations.

Example: The architect provided a detailed plan for the new building.

detain

IPA: /dɪˈteɪn/

KK: /dɪˈteɪn/

transitive verb

Definition: To keep someone in custody or prevent them from leaving, often for questioning or legal reasons.

Example: The police decided to detain the suspect for further investigation.

detainee

IPA: /dɪˈteɪniː/

KK: /dɪˈteɪni/

noun

Definition: A person who is kept in custody or confinement, often for legal or political reasons.

Example: The government released the detainees after the trial was concluded.

detainer

IPA: /dɪˈteɪnər/

KK: /dɪˈteɪnər/

noun

Definition: A person or thing that keeps someone or something in custody or possession, often related to legal situations.

Example: The detainer was issued to hold the suspect until the trial.

detainment

IPA: /dɪˈteɪnmənt/

KK: /dɪˈteɪnmənt/

noun

Definition: The state of being held in custody or confinement, often by authorities.

Example: The suspect was held in detainment while the investigation continued.

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