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Exam: GRE (Verbal)

dubiously

IPA: /ˈdjuːbiəsli/

KK: /ˈdubɪəsli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that shows doubt or uncertainty about something.

Example: She looked at the proposal dubiously, unsure if it would work.

dubiousness

IPA: /ˈdjuːbiəsnəs/

KK: /ˈdjuːbiəsnəs/

noun

Definition: The condition of being uncertain or having doubts about something.

Example: Her dubiousness about the plan made everyone reconsider their approach.

dubitable

IPA: /ˈdjuːbɪtəbl/

KK: /ˈdjuːbɪtəbl/

adjective

Definition: Something that can be doubted or questioned; not certain or reliable.

Example: The results of the experiment were dubitable, leading to further investigation.

dubitation

IPA: /ˌdʌbɪˈteɪʃən/

KK: /dʌbɪˈteɪʃən/

noun

Definition: A feeling or state of uncertainty or doubt about something.

Example: Her dubitation about the project made her hesitate to commit.

dubnium

IPA: /ˈdʌb.ni.əm/

KK: /dʌbniəm/

noun

Definition: A man-made radioactive element with the atomic number 105, known for its short-lived isotopes.

Example: Scientists are studying the properties of dubnium to understand its behavior in nuclear reactions.

ductal

IPA: /ˈdʌktəl/

KK: /ˈdʌktəl/

adjective

Definition: Relating to or connected with a duct, which is a tube or channel in the body or in a mechanical system.

Example: The doctor explained that the problem was due to a blockage in the ductal system.

ductile

IPA: /ˈdʌk.taɪl/

KK: /ˈdʌk.taɪl/

adjective

Definition: Able to be easily shaped or stretched without breaking, often used to describe certain metals that can be drawn into wires.

Example: Gold is a ductile metal that can be stretched into very thin wires.

ductility

IPA: /dʌkˈtɪlɪti/

KK: /dʌkˈtɪlɪti/

noun

Definition: The ability of a material to be stretched or shaped without breaking, especially when pulled into a wire.

Example: Copper is known for its high ductility, allowing it to be easily drawn into thin wires.

dulcify

IPA: //ˈdʌl.sɪ.faɪ//

KK: /dʌl'sɪfaɪ/

transitive verb

Definition: To make something sweeter or more pleasant, often by adding sugar or another sweet substance.

Example: The chef decided to dulcify the sauce by adding a bit of honey.

dullard

IPA: /ˈdʌl.ərd/

KK: /ˈdʌlɚd/

noun

Definition: A person who is not very smart or lacks imagination.

Example: He was called a dullard for his inability to understand the simple concept.

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