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Exam: GRE (Verbal)

devalue

IPA: /dɪˈvæljuː/

KK: /dɪˈvælju/

intransitive verb

Definition: To reduce the worth or value of something, often in terms of currency or assets.

Example: The government decided to devalue the currency to boost exports.

transitive verb

Definition: To reduce or eliminate the worth or importance of something.

Example: The government decided to devalue the currency to boost exports.

devastate

IPA: /ˈdɛvəsteɪt/

KK: /ˈdɛvəˌsteɪt/

transitive verb

Definition: To cause great destruction or damage to something, often leaving it in ruins or in a state of shock.

Example: The hurricane will devastate the coastal towns if it makes landfall.

devastated

IPA: /ˈdɛvəsteɪtɪd/

KK: /ˈdɛvəˌsteɪtɪd/

adjective

Definition: Feeling very sad and shocked, often because of a loss or disaster.

Example: She was devastated by the news of her friend's passing.

verb

Definition: To cause severe and overwhelming shock or grief; to destroy or ruin something completely.

Example: The hurricane devastated the small town, leaving many people homeless.

devastating

IPA: /ˈdɛvəsteɪtɪŋ/

KK: /ˈdɛvəˌsteɪtɪŋ/

adjective

Definition: Causing great damage or destruction.

Example: The hurricane had a devastating impact on the coastal towns.

verb

Definition: To cause severe and widespread destruction or damage.

Example: The hurricane was devastating to the coastal towns, leaving many homes in ruins.

devastatingly

IPA: /ˈdɛvəsteɪtɪŋli/

KK: /dɛvəˈsteɪtɪŋli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that causes great damage or destruction.

Example: The storm devastated the town, and the aftermath was devastatingly clear.

devastation

IPA: /ˌdɛvəˈsteɪʃən/

KK: /ˌdɛvəˈsteɪʃən/

noun

Definition: The act of causing great destruction or damage to something, often leaving it in ruins.

Example: The hurricane caused widespread devastation in the coastal towns.

devastator

IPA: /ˈdɛvəsteɪtə/

KK: /ˈdɛvəˌsteɪtər/

noun

Definition: A person or thing that causes great destruction or damage.

Example: The hurricane was a true devastator, leaving the town in ruins.

develop

IPA: /dɪˈvɛləp/

KK: /dɪˈvɛl.əp/

intransitive verb

Definition: To grow or change gradually over time, often becoming more advanced or complex.

Example: The project will develop over the next few months as we gather more information.

transitive verb

Definition: To help something grow or improve over time, or to create something new from an idea or plan.

Example: The company plans to develop a new software application next year.

developable

IPA: /dɪˈvɛləpəbl/

KK: /dɪˈvɛləpəbl/

adjective

Definition: Suitable for being developed, often in the context of land or projects that can be constructed upon.

Example: The city has many developable areas that are perfect for new housing projects.

developed

IPA: /dɪˈvɛləpt/

KK: /dɪˈvɛl.əpt/

adjective

Definition: Having advanced industrial capabilities, technology, and a high standard of living.

Example: The developed countries have better healthcare and education systems.

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