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Exam: GRE (Verbal)

doleful

IPA: /ˈdoʊlfəl/

KK: /ˈdoʊlfəl/

adjective

Definition: Feeling or showing sadness and sorrow; expressing grief or mourning.

Example: She had a doleful expression after hearing the bad news.

dolefully

IPA: /ˈdoʊlfəli/

KK: /ˈdoʊlfəli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that shows sadness or sorrow.

Example: She spoke dolefully about her lost pet.

dolefulness

IPA: /ˈdoʊl.fəl.nəs/

KK: /ˈdoʊl.fəl.nəs/

noun

Definition: The quality or state of being sad or mournful.

Example: Her face was filled with dolefulness as she remembered her lost friend.

dolichocephalic

IPA: /ˌdoʊlɪkoʊˈsɛfəlɪk/

KK: /dɑˈlɪkəˌsɛfəlɪk/

adjective

Definition: This term describes a type of head shape that is longer than average, specifically with a cephalic index that is lower than 76.

Example: The anthropologist noted that the dolichocephalic skulls were common in certain populations.

dolichocephaly

IPA: /ˌdoʊlɪkoʊˈsɛfəli/

KK: /dɑːlɪkoʊˈsɛfəli/

noun

Definition: The condition of having a long and narrow head shape.

Example: Dolichocephaly can be observed in certain populations and is often measured in anthropometric studies.

dollarization

IPA: /ˌdɒləraɪˈzeɪʃən/

KK: /ˈdɑlərəˌzeɪʃən/

noun

Definition: The process where a country uses the US dollar as its main currency instead of its own.

Example: Dollarization can help stabilize a country's economy by reducing inflation.

dolomitization

IPA: /ˌdoʊləˌmɪtəˈzeɪʃən/

KK: /dɑːˌloʊmɪtaɪˈzeɪʃən/

noun

Definition: The process of changing limestone into dolomite by replacing some of its calcium with magnesium.

Example: Dolomitization can significantly alter the properties of the rock.

dolomitized

IPA: /dəˈloʊməˌtaɪzd/

KK: /dɑˈloʊməˌtaɪzd/

adjective

Definition: Changed through a process where limestone is converted into dolomite, often resulting in a different mineral composition.

Example: The rocks in this area are dolomitized, giving them unique properties compared to regular limestone.

verb

Definition: To convert limestone into dolomite by the replacement of calcium with magnesium.

Example: The limestone was dolomitized over millions of years due to geological processes.

dolorous

IPA: /ˈdoʊlərəs/

KK: /ˈdoʊlərəs/

adjective

Definition: Showing or expressing great sadness or pain.

Example: The dolorous music filled the room with a sense of sorrow.

dolorously

IPA: /ˈdoʊləˌrəsli/

KK: /ˈdoʊlərəsli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that expresses or shows sadness or sorrow.

Example: She spoke dolorously about her lost friend.

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