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Exam: GRE (Verbal)

dosimetric

IPA: /ˌdoʊsɪˈmɛtrɪk/

KK: /dɑːsɪˈmɛtrɪk/

adjective

Definition: Related to the measurement of radiation doses, especially in medical or scientific contexts.

Example: The dosimetric analysis showed that the patients received varying levels of radiation during their treatment.

dosimetry

IPA: /dəʊˈsɪmətri/

KK: /doʊˈsɪmətri/

noun

Definition: The precise measurement of the amount of radiation or other substances that a person or object receives.

Example: The hospital uses dosimetry to ensure patients receive the correct amount of radiation during treatment.

dossier

IPA: /ˈdɒs.i.eɪ/

KK: /ˈdɔː.si.eɪ/

noun

Definition: A set of documents that provide detailed information about a specific person or topic.

Example: The detective reviewed the dossier on the suspect before the meeting.

dotage

IPA: /ˈdoʊtɪdʒ/

KK: /ˈdoʊtɪdʒ/

noun

Definition: A period of life when a person is old and often has a decline in mental abilities.

Example: In his dotage, he often forgot simple things like where he put his keys.

dotation

IPA: /dɒˈteɪʃən/

KK: /dɔˈteɪʃən/

noun

Definition: A financial gift or fund given to support an organization or cause, often for charitable purposes.

Example: The hospital received a generous dotation to improve its facilities.

doublespeak

IPA: //ˈdʌbəlspiːk//

KK: /ˈdʌbəlˌspiːk/

noun

Definition: Language that is used to confuse or mislead people, often by hiding the truth or making something seem different from what it really is.

Example: The politician's speech was full of doublespeak, making it hard to understand his true intentions.

doublet

IPA: /ˈdʌblɪt/

KK: /ˈdʌblɪt/

noun

Definition: A type of close-fitting jacket worn by men in Europe during the 15th to 17th centuries, or a pair of similar or identical items, or a throw of two dice showing the same number.

Example: He wore a stylish doublet to the royal banquet, showcasing the fashion of his time.

doublethink

IPA: //ˈdʌbəlθɪŋk//

KK: /ˈdʌbəlˌθɪŋk/

noun

Definition: A way of thinking where a person accepts two contradictory ideas at the same time, often used to deceive oneself.

Example: In a society where doublethink is common, people may believe that war is peace and freedom is slavery.

doubt

IPA: /daʊt/

KK: /daʊt/

intransitive verb

Definition: To feel uncertain or unsure about something.

Example: I doubt that he will come to the party tonight.

noun

Definition: A feeling of uncertainty or lack of trust about something or someone.

Example: She expressed her doubt about the plan's success.

transitive verb

Definition: To feel uncertain or unsure about something; to question the truth or reliability of something.

Example: I doubt that he will come to the party tonight.

doubtable

IPA: /ˈdaʊtəbl/

KK: /ˈdaʊtəbl/

adjective

Definition: Able to be questioned or doubted; uncertain or suspicious about something.

Example: His explanation was doubtable, leaving many people confused about the truth.

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