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Exam: GRE (Verbal)

deviation

IPA: /ˌdiːviˈeɪʃən/

KK: /ˌdiːviˈeɪʃən/

noun

Definition: A difference or change from what is normal or expected, often referring to behavior, statistics, or policies.

Example: The scientist noted a significant deviation in the experiment's results compared to the previous trials.

deviationist

IPA: /ˌdiːviˈeɪʃənɪst/

KK: /ˌdiːviˈeɪʃənɪst/

noun

Definition: A person who strays from accepted beliefs or policies, particularly in the context of political ideologies like Communism.

Example: The party expelled the deviationist for not adhering to the official doctrine.

deviator

IPA: /ˈdiːvieɪtə/

KK: /ˈdɛviˌeɪtər/

noun

Definition: A person or thing that diverges from a standard or norm, often leading to a change in direction or behavior.

Example: The deviator in the experiment changed the course of the results significantly.

deviatory

IPA: /dɪˈveɪəˌtɔri/

KK: /dɪˈveɪəˌtɔri/

adjective

Definition: Having a tendency to stray from the usual or expected path; not following the norm.

Example: The scientist noted that the results were deviatory from the standard expectations.

devilish

IPA: /ˈdɛv.ɪ.lɪʃ/

KK: /ˈdɛvəlɪʃ/

adjective

Definition: Relating to or resembling a devil; often used to describe something that is wicked, mischievous, or excessively intense.

Example: The children played a devilish prank on their teacher.

adverb

Definition: In a manner that is extremely or very intense, often with a mischievous or wicked connotation.

Example: She smiled devilishly as she revealed her clever plan.

devilishly

IPA: /ˈdɛv.ɪ.lɪʃ.li/

KK: /ˈdɛvəlɪʃli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that is mischievous or wicked, often with a sense of enjoyment or cleverness.

Example: He smiled devilishly as he revealed his clever plan.

devilishness

IPA: /ˈdɛv.ɪl.ɪʃ.nəs/

KK: /ˈdɛvəlɪʃnəs/

noun

Definition: The quality or state of being mischievous or wicked, often in a playful or teasing way.

Example: His devilishness made him both charming and troublesome at the same time.

deviltry

IPA: /ˈdɛvəltri/

KK: /ˈdɛvəltri/

noun

Definition: A behavior or action that is mischievous, cruel, or associated with evil magic.

Example: The villagers were afraid of the deviltry that was said to occur in the old forest.

devious

IPA: /ˈdiːviəs/

KK: /ˈdiviəs/

adjective

Definition: Not honest or straightforward; often using tricks or deceit to achieve something.

Example: His devious plan to win the game was discovered by the referee.

deviously

IPA: /ˈdiːviəsli/

KK: /ˈdivɪəsli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that is not straightforward or honest, often involving trickery or deceit.

Example: He deviously plotted to take over the company without anyone noticing.

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