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Exam: GRE (Verbal)

diploidy

IPA: /dɪˈplɔɪdi/

KK: /dɪˈplɔɪdi/

noun

Definition: The condition of having two complete sets of chromosomes, one from each parent.

Example: In humans, diploidy is the normal state for most cells, containing two sets of chromosomes.

diplomacy

IPA: /dɪˈpləʊməsi/

KK: /dɪˈploʊməsi/

noun

Definition: The skill of managing relationships and negotiations between countries or people, often to avoid conflict and promote cooperation.

Example: Effective diplomacy can help resolve international conflicts peacefully.

diplomat

IPA: /ˈdɪpləmæt/

KK: /ˈdɪpləˌmæt/

noun

Definition: A person who represents their country in discussions and negotiations with other countries, often using skill and tact to manage relationships.

Example: The diplomat successfully negotiated a peace treaty between the two nations.

diplomate

IPA: /ˈdɪpləˌmeɪt/

KK: /ˈdɪpləˌmeɪt/

noun

Definition: A person who has received a diploma, particularly in the medical field, and is certified as a specialist by a board of examiners.

Example: After years of study and training, she became a diplomate in her medical specialty.

diplomatic

IPA: /ˌdɪpləˈmætɪk/

KK: /ˌdɪpləˈmætɪk/

adjective

Definition: Relating to managing relationships between countries or being tactful and sensitive when dealing with people.

Example: The ambassador took a diplomatic approach to resolve the conflict between the two nations.

diplomatically

IPA: /dɪˈpləʊmətɪkli/

KK: /dɪˈpləʊmətɪkli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that is careful and sensitive to others' feelings, often used in discussions or negotiations to avoid conflict.

Example: She handled the situation diplomatically, ensuring that everyone felt heard and respected.

diplomatist

IPA: /ˈdɪpləˌmætɪst/

KK: /ˈdɪpləˌmætɪst/

noun

Definition: A person who represents their country in foreign affairs and helps manage relationships between nations.

Example: The diplomatist worked tirelessly to negotiate a peace treaty between the two countries.

diplont

IPA: /ˈdɪplɒnt/

KK: /ˈdɪplɒnt/

noun

Definition: A type of organism that has cells containing two sets of chromosomes, one from each parent.

Example: In many plants and animals, the diplont stage is the dominant form of the life cycle.

diplopia

IPA: /dɪˈploʊpiə/

KK: /dɪˈploʊpiə/

noun

Definition: A condition where a person sees two images of one object instead of just one, often caused by problems with the eye muscles.

Example: After the accident, she experienced diplopia and had trouble focusing on her computer screen.

diplosis

IPA: /dɪˈpləʊsɪs/

KK: /dɪˈploʊsɪs/

noun

Definition: The process in which two haploid gametes combine during fertilization to create a diploid cell with a full set of chromosomes.

Example: Diplosis occurs when the nuclei of two gametes fuse during fertilization.

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