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Exam: GRE (Verbal)

dipolar

IPA: /ˈdaɪˌpoʊlər/

KK: /daɪˈpoʊlər/

adjective

Definition: Having two opposite poles, such as north and south, often used in the context of magnets or molecules.

Example: Water is a dipolar molecule because it has a positive end and a negative end.

dipole

IPA: //ˈdaɪpoʊl//

KK: /ˈdaɪpoʊl/

noun

Definition: A structure or system that has two opposite charges or poles, often found in molecules, antennas, or magnetic fields.

Example: The dipole in the molecule creates an electric field that affects its interactions with other molecules.

diprotic

IPA: /dɪˈprɒtɪk/

KK: /dɪˈproʊtɪk/

adjective

Definition: Referring to a substance that can donate two hydrogen ions in a chemical reaction, particularly in acid-base reactions.

Example: Sulfuric acid is a diprotic acid because it can release two protons into solution.

dipsomania

IPA: /ˌdɪp.səˈmeɪ.ni.ə/

KK: /ˌdɪp.səˈmeɪ.ni.ə/

noun

Definition: A strong and uncontrollable desire to drink alcohol.

Example: His dipsomania led him to seek help for his drinking problem.

dipsomaniac

IPA: /ˌdɪp.səˈmeɪ.ni.æk/

KK: /ˌdɪp.səˈmeɪ.ni.æk/

noun

Definition: A person who has a strong and uncontrollable desire to drink alcohol excessively.

Example: After years of struggle, he finally admitted he was a dipsomaniac and sought help for his addiction.

dipsomaniacal

IPA: /ˌdɪp.səʊˈmæn.ɪ.ə.kəl/

KK: /ˌdɪp.səˈmeɪ.ni.ə.kəl/

adjective

Definition: Relating to a person who has a strong desire to drink alcohol excessively.

Example: His dipsomaniacal behavior worried his friends, who feared for his health.

diptera

IPA: /ˈdɪptərə/

KK: /ˈdɪptərə/

noun

Definition: A large group of insects that have two wings and include species like flies and mosquitoes. They have a special mouthpart for sucking and go through different stages of development, with their young often being called maggots.

Example: The diptera order includes many common insects such as houseflies and mosquitoes.

dipteran

IPA: /ˈdɪp.tə.rən/

KK: /ˈdɪptərən/

adjective

Definition: Relating to a specific group of insects known for having two wings, commonly referred to as flies.

Example: The dipteran species are essential for pollination in many ecosystems.

noun

Definition: An insect that belongs to the order Diptera, which includes flies and mosquitoes, characterized by having two wings.

Example: The dipteran buzzed around the room, searching for food.

dipterous

IPA: /ˈdɪptərəs/

KK: /ˈdɪptərəs/

adjective

Definition: Referring to insects that have two wings, or to certain fruits and seeds that have wing-like parts.

Example: The dipterous insects, like flies and mosquitoes, are known for their unique flying abilities.

dire

IPA: /daɪər/

KK: /daɪr/

adjective

Definition: Very serious or urgent; indicating a situation that is extremely bad or dangerous.

Example: The community is in dire need of assistance after the natural disaster.

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