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Exam: GRE (Verbal)

abnormal

IPA: /æbˈnɔːr.məl/

KK: /æbˈnɔrml/

adjective

Definition: Not typical or usual; something that is different from what is considered normal, often in a way that may be concerning.

Example: The doctor noted that the test results were abnormal and required further investigation.

noun

Definition: A person who behaves or thinks in a way that is different from what is usual or expected.

Example: The study focused on the behavior of abnormal individuals in social settings.

abnormality

IPA: /æbˈnɔːrməlɪti/

KK: /æbˈnɔrməlɪti/

noun

Definition: A situation or condition that is different from what is usual or expected.

Example: The doctor noted an abnormality in the patient's test results.

abnormally

IPA: /æbˈnɔːrməli/

KK: /æbˈnɔrməli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that is unusual or not normal, often differing from what is expected or typical.

Example: The patient was behaving abnormally, which raised concerns among the doctors.

abolish

IPA: /əˈbɒlɪʃ/

KK: /əˈbɑlɪʃ/

transitive verb

Definition: To put an end to something, especially a law or practice, so that it no longer exists.

Example: The government decided to abolish the outdated law.

abolishable

IPA: /əˈbɒlɪʃəbl/

KK: /əˈbɑːlɪʃəbl/

adjective

Definition: Able to be ended or canceled.

Example: The law is considered abolishable under the new regulations.

abolisher

IPA: /əˈbɒlɪʃə/

KK: /əˈbɑːlɪʃər/

noun

Definition: A person who officially ends or removes a law, rule, or practice.

Example: The abolisher of outdated laws worked tirelessly to reform the legal system.

abolishment

IPA: /əˈbɒlɪʃmənt/

KK: /əˈbɑlɪʃmənt/

noun

Definition: The act of officially ending or getting rid of something, especially a law, system, or practice.

Example: The abolishment of the outdated law was celebrated by the community.

abolition

IPA: /ˌæbəˈlɪʃən/

KK: /ˌæbəˈlɪʃən/

noun

Definition: The act of officially ending or stopping something, especially a system, practice, or institution.

Example: The abolition of slavery was a significant milestone in human rights history.

abolitionary

IPA: /ˌæbəˈlɪʃənəri/

KK: /ˌæbəˈlɪʃənɛri/

adjective

Definition: Relating to the act of ending a system, practice, or institution, especially in reference to the ending of slavery.

Example: The abolitionary movement sought to end slavery in the 19th century.

abolitionism

IPA: /ˌæbəˈlɪʃənɪzəm/

KK: /ˌæbəˈlɪʃənɪzəm/

noun

Definition: The belief in and support for ending slavery and freeing enslaved people.

Example: Abolitionism played a crucial role in the fight against slavery in the 19th century.

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