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Exam: GRE (Verbal)

dumbfound

IPA: //dʌmˈfaʊnd//

KK: /dʌmˈfaʊnd/

transitive verb

Definition: To cause someone to be extremely surprised or confused.

Example: The magician's trick was so amazing that it dumbfounded the entire audience.

dumbfounded

IPA: //ˈdʌmˌfaʊndɪd//

KK: /dʌmˈfaʊndɪd/

adjective

Definition: Feeling very surprised and unable to speak because of shock.

Example: She was dumbfounded when she heard the unexpected news.

verb

Definition: To be very surprised or shocked, often to the point of being unable to respond or think clearly.

Example: She was dumbfounded when she heard the unexpected news.

dumbfoundingly

IPA: //dʌmˈfaʊndɪŋli//

KK: /dʌmˈfaʊndɪŋli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that causes someone to be extremely surprised or shocked.

Example: The magician performed dumbfoundingly amazing tricks that left the audience speechless.

dumfound

IPA: //dʌmˈfaʊnd//

KK: /dʌmˈfaʊnd/

verb

Definition: To surprise or shock someone so much that they are unable to respond or react.

Example: The unexpected news dumfounded everyone in the room.

dumfounded

IPA: //dʌmˈfaʊndɪd//

KK: /dʌmˈfaʊndɪd/

adjective

Definition: Feeling very surprised and unable to speak because of it.

Example: She was dumfounded when she heard the unexpected news.

verb

Definition: To be extremely surprised or shocked, often to the point of being unable to react or respond.

Example: She was dumfounded when she heard the unexpected news.

dumping

IPA: /ˈdʌmpɪŋ/

KK: /ˈdʌmpɪŋ/

noun

Definition: The act of getting rid of something that is no longer needed or valuable, or selling goods at a very low price, often to gain an advantage in the market.

Example: The company faced criticism for dumping its products at prices lower than competitors.

verb

Definition: To drop or dispose of something in a careless or hasty manner.

Example: He was dumping the old furniture in the alley behind the house.

duodecillion

IPA: /ˌdjuːəˈdɛsɪən/

KK: /duːəˈdɛsɪljən/

noun

Definition: A very large number that is equal to 1 followed by 39 zeros.

Example: In the mathematical world, a duodecillion is often used to describe extremely large quantities.

duodecimal

IPA: /ˌdjuːəˈdɛsɪməl/

KK: /duˈoʊdəsɪməl/

adjective

Definition: This word describes something that is related to the number twelve or is based on the number twelve, such as a system that uses twelve as its base.

Example: In mathematics, the duodecimal system is an alternative to the decimal system, using twelve as its base.

noun

Definition: A term that refers to the number twelve or a system based on twelve.

Example: In a duodecimal system, numbers are counted in base twelve instead of the usual base ten.

duodenum

IPA: //ˈduːəˌdiːnəm//

KK: /ˈduːəˌdiːnəm/

noun

Definition: The first section of the small intestine that connects the stomach to the next part of the intestine.

Example: Food passes from the stomach into the duodenum for further digestion.

duopolistic

IPA: /djuːəˈpɒlɪstɪk/

KK: /djuːəˈpɒlɪstɪk/

adjective

Definition: Relating to a market situation where two companies or entities dominate the market.

Example: In a duopolistic market, the two leading firms often influence prices and competition.

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