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Exam: GRE (Verbal)

agonistic

IPA: /ˌæɡəˈnɪstɪk/

KK: /ˌæɡəˈnɪstɪk/

adjective

Definition: Relating to competition or conflict, often involving a struggle to win or prove a point.

Example: The agonistic nature of the debate led to heated exchanges between the participants.

agonistically

IPA: /ˌæɡəˈnɪstɪkli/

KK: /æɡəˈnɪstɪkli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that relates to competition or conflict, often involving struggle or rivalry.

Example: The competitors approached the challenge agonistically, ready to confront each other fiercely.

agonize

IPA: /ˈæɡəˌnaɪz/

KK: /ˈæɡəˌnaɪz/

intransitive verb

Definition: To experience intense physical or emotional pain, often involving a lot of effort or struggle.

Example: She began to agonize over her decision to move away.

transitive verb

Definition: To make someone feel very intense pain or emotional suffering.

Example: The thought of failing the exam began to agonize her.

agonized

IPA: /ˈæɡənaɪzd/

KK: /ˈæɡəˌnaɪzd/

adjective

Definition: Describing a state of extreme emotional or physical pain, often showing deep distress or suffering.

Example: She had an agonized expression on her face as she recalled the painful memories.

verb

Definition: To experience intense pain or suffering, either physically or emotionally.

Example: She agonized over the decision for days before finally choosing a path.

agonizing

IPA: //ˈæɡənaɪzɪŋ//

KK: /ˈæɡəˌnaɪzɪŋ/

adjective

Definition: Causing extreme pain or suffering, either physically or emotionally.

Example: The agonizing wait for the test results left her feeling anxious and restless.

verb

Definition: To experience intense pain or suffering, either physically or emotionally.

Example: She was agonizing over the decision to move away from her family.

agonizingly

IPA: /ˈæɡəˌnaɪzɪŋli/

KK: /ˈæɡənˌaɪzɪŋli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that causes great pain or suffering.

Example: She waited agonizingly for the results of her exam.

agony

IPA: /ˈæɡəni/

KK: /ˈæɡəni/

noun

Definition: A state of severe physical or mental pain or suffering.

Example: She was in agony after the accident.

agoraphobe

IPA: /ˈæɡərəˌfoʊb/

KK: /ˈæɡərəˌfoʊb/

noun

Definition: A person who has a fear of being in situations where escape might be difficult or help unavailable, often leading to avoidance of open or crowded places.

Example: As an agoraphobe, she found it difficult to leave her house without feeling anxious.

agoraphobia

IPA: /ˌæɡəˈrəʊfəʊbɪə/

KK: /əˌɡɔrəˈfoʊbiə/

noun

Definition: This is a type of anxiety disorder where a person has an intense fear of being in situations where they might feel trapped or unable to escape, especially in open or crowded places.

Example: Her agoraphobia made it difficult for her to leave the house without feeling anxious.

agoraphobic

IPA: /ˌæɡəˈrəʊfobɪk/

KK: /əˈɡɔrəˌfoʊbɪk/

adjective

Definition: Relating to a fear of being in situations where escape might be difficult or help unavailable, often leading to avoidance of open spaces or crowded places.

Example: She felt agoraphobic when she had to leave her house for the first time in months.

noun

Definition: A person who has a fear of being in situations where escape might be difficult or help unavailable, often leading to avoidance of open spaces or crowded places.

Example: After years of therapy, she no longer considered herself agoraphobic.

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