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Exam: GRE (Verbal)

dragoon

IPA: /drəˈɡuːn/

KK: /drəˈɡun/

noun

Definition: A soldier in a historical military unit that was originally made up of cavalry but could also fight on foot.

Example: The dragoon rode into battle, ready to fight both on horseback and on the ground.

transitive verb

Definition: To force someone to do something, often by using threats or violence.

Example: The government tried to dragoon the citizens into joining the army.

dramatizable

IPA: /ˈdræməˌtaɪzəbl/

KK: /ˈdræməˌtaɪzəbl/

adjective

Definition: Able to be turned into a play or performance.

Example: The story is so compelling that it is highly dramatizable for the stage.

dramaturg

IPA: /ˈdræməˌtɜːrɡ/

KK: /dræməˌtɜrg/

noun

Definition: A person who works in theater, helping to develop plays and scripts, often providing research and analysis to support the production.

Example: The dramaturg collaborated with the playwright to refine the script before the premiere.

dramaturge

IPA: /ˈdræməˌtɜrdʒ/

KK: /dræməˌtɜrdʒ/

noun

Definition: A person who writes or adapts plays for the theater.

Example: The dramaturge worked closely with the director to refine the script.

dramaturgic

IPA: //ˌdræməˈtɜrdʒɪk//

KK: /dræməˈtɜrdʒɪk/

adjective

Definition: This word describes something that is connected to the art of writing plays or creating drama for the theater.

Example: The dramaturgic elements of the play were carefully crafted to enhance the emotional impact.

dramaturgical

IPA: //ˌdræməˈtɜːrdʒɪkəl//

KK: /dræməˈtɜrdʒɪkəl/

adjective

Definition: Related to the art of dramatic composition and the theory of drama.

Example: The playwright consulted a dramaturgical expert to enhance the depth of the characters in her new play.

dramaturgically

IPA: /ˌdræməˈtɜrdʒɪkli/

KK: /dræməˈtɜrɡɪkli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that relates to the structure and composition of a play or performance.

Example: The director approached the script dramaturgically, ensuring that each scene flowed seamlessly into the next.

dramaturgy

IPA: //ˈdræməˌtɜːrdʒi//

KK: /dræməˌtɜrʤi/

noun

Definition: The skill or art involved in writing and creating plays for the theater.

Example: She studied dramaturgy to better understand how to write compelling scripts.

drastic

IPA: /ˈdræstɪk/

KK: /ˈdræstɪk/

adjective

Definition: Severe or extreme in nature, often involving significant change or action.

Example: The company had to take drastic measures to cut costs during the financial crisis.

drastically

IPA: /ˈdræstɪkli/

KK: /ˈdræstɪkli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that is very serious or extreme, often resulting in significant change or impact.

Example: The company had to drastically reduce its workforce to stay afloat during the economic crisis.

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