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Exam: GRE (Verbal)

drawback

IPA: /ˈdrɔːbæk/

KK: /ˈdrɔˌbæk/

noun

Definition: A disadvantage or a negative aspect of something that makes it less appealing or effective.

Example: The main drawback of this plan is its high cost.

dread

IPA: /drɛd/

KK: /drɛd/

adjective

Definition: Causing fear or anxiety; something that inspires great fear or awe.

Example: The dread of failing the exam kept her awake at night.

intransitive verb

Definition: To feel a strong fear or anxiety about something that may happen.

Example: She began to dread the thought of the upcoming exam.

noun

Definition: A strong feeling of fear or worry about something that may happen.

Example: She felt a sense of dread as the storm approached.

transitive verb

Definition: To feel great fear or anxiety about something that may happen in the future.

Example: She dreaded the thought of speaking in front of the large audience.

dreaded

IPA: /ˈdrɛdɪd/

KK: /drɛdɪd/

adjective

Definition: Causing fear or anxiety; something that people are afraid of or worry about.

Example: The dreaded exam was approaching, and many students felt nervous.

verb

Definition: To feel great fear or anxiety about something that may happen.

Example: She dreaded the thought of speaking in front of the large audience.

dreadfulness

IPA: /ˈdrɛd.fəl.nəs/

KK: /ˈdrɛd.fəl.nəs/

noun

Definition: The quality or state of being very bad or causing fear and worry.

Example: The dreadfulness of the situation made everyone feel anxious.

dreariness

IPA: /ˈdrɪərɪnəs/

KK: /ˈdrɪrɪnəs/

noun

Definition: The quality of being dull, bleak, or depressing, often causing a feeling of sadness or gloom.

Example: The constant rain added to the dreariness of the day, making everyone feel tired and unmotivated.

driven

IPA: /ˈdrɪvən/

KK: /ˈdrɪvən/

adjective

Definition: Having a strong motivation or determination to achieve something, often to the point of being compulsive.

Example: She is a driven individual who always strives for success in her career.

verb

Definition: To be motivated or determined to achieve something, often with a strong sense of purpose.

Example: She is driven to succeed in her career and works hard every day.

droll

IPA: /droʊl/

KK: /droʊl/

adjective

Definition: Something that is amusingly odd or comical, often in a whimsical way.

Example: The droll character in the play made everyone laugh with his quirky jokes.

noun

Definition: A person who is funny or amusing, often in a quirky or unconventional way.

Example: The droll at the party kept everyone laughing with his silly jokes.

verb

Definition: To make someone laugh or smile by being funny or amusing.

Example: He tried to droll his friends with silly jokes.

droller

IPA: /ˈdroʊlər/

KK: /droʊlər/

adjective

Definition: More amusing or entertaining in a quirky or odd way.

Example: The comedian's droller jokes had the audience laughing all night.

drollery

IPA: /ˈdroʊləri/

KK: /ˈdroʊləri/

noun

Definition: A quality or behavior that is funny or playful, often in a strange or unusual way.

Example: The drollery of the clown made everyone laugh during the performance.

drollness

IPA: /ˈdroʊlnəs/

KK: /droʊlnəs/

noun

Definition: The quality of being funny in a strange or unusual way.

Example: The drollness of his jokes always made everyone laugh.

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