Exam: GRE (Verbal)

Definition: The act of cutting or separating the limbs from a body or the state of being cut apart.

Example: The horror movie included a scene of dismemberment that shocked the audience.

Definition: To allow someone to leave or to remove someone from a position or job; to reject or put aside an idea or claim.

Example: The manager decided to dismiss the employee for repeated tardiness.

Definition: The act of allowing someone to leave or the decision to end someone's employment or position.

Example: The teacher announced the dismissal of the students early due to the weather.

Definition: Showing that you do not think something is important or worth considering.

Example: Her dismissive attitude made it clear that she didn't care about his opinion.

Definition: In a way that shows someone does not think something is worth considering or taking seriously.

Example: She waved her hand dismissively, indicating that she was not interested in the conversation.

Definition: Not following rules or instructions; refusing to obey authority.

Example: The disobedient child ignored his parents' requests to clean his room.

Definition: To refuse to follow a command or rule given by someone in authority.

Example: The child decided to disobey his parents and stay out late.

Definition: To refuse to follow an order or rule given by someone in authority.

Example: The child chose to disobey his parents' instructions.

Definition: A person who does not follow rules or orders.

Example: The disobeyer faced consequences for ignoring the school's regulations.

Definition: To cause someone to feel offended or to not help someone when they ask for it.

Example: I didn't mean to disoblige you by not attending your party.

Definition: A chemical compound that contains two sodium atoms.

Example: Disodium phosphate is often used as a food additive.