Exam: GRE (Verbal)

Definition: A system of government where two leaders share power equally.

Example: In a diarchy, both rulers must agree on important decisions.

Definition: Related to diaries or the style of writing found in diaries.

Example: Her diaristic reflections provided a deep insight into her daily life and thoughts.

Definition: A type of joint in the body that allows for a wide range of movement, such as the shoulder or hip joint.

Example: The diarthrosis in my shoulder allows me to lift my arm above my head.

Definition: A group of people who have spread out from their original homeland, often referring to Jews living outside of Israel, or any similar scattering of a community or culture.

Example: The diaspora of the Jewish people has led to diverse cultures and traditions around the world.

Definition: Relating to a group of people who have spread or been dispersed from their original homeland.

Example: The diasporic community maintains strong cultural ties to their country of origin.

Definition: A substance made up of enzymes that helps break down starches into sugars, commonly found in malt and milk.

Example: Diastase is used in brewing to convert starches into fermentable sugars.

Definition: A space or gap between two things, often used in a scientific or anatomical context.

Example: The diastem between the two teeth was noticeable during the dental examination.

Definition: A gap or space that occurs between two teeth in the mouth.

Example: The dentist noted that the child had a diastema between his front teeth.

Definition: A term used in biology to describe a double star or the stage in cell division when the nuclear material separates into two groups.

Example: During the process of cell division, the diaster stage is crucial for the formation of two daughter nuclei.

Definition: A type of stereoisomer that has two or more chiral centers and cannot be superimposed on its mirror image.

Example: The two compounds are diastereoisomers, meaning they have different spatial arrangements of atoms.