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Exam: GRE (Verbal)

empowered

IPA: /ɪmˈpaʊəd/

KK: /ɪmˈpaʊərd/

adjective

Definition: Having the confidence and authority to make decisions or take action.

Example: After the training, she felt empowered to lead the project.

verb

Definition: To give someone the authority or power to do something, or to make someone feel more confident and in control of their life.

Example: The new policies have empowered employees to make decisions on their own.

empowerment

IPA: /ɪmˈpaʊərmənt/

KK: /ɪmˈpaʊərmənt/

noun

Definition: The process or act of giving someone the power or authority to do something, or helping them gain confidence and control over their life.

Example: The organization focuses on the empowerment of women in the community.

empressement

IPA: /ɛ̃.pʁɛs.mɑ̃/

KK: /ɛmˈprɛsəˌmɑ̃/

noun

Definition: A strong feeling of enthusiasm and eagerness, often shown through warm and friendly behavior.

Example: Her empressement to help was evident as she rushed to assist her friends.

emprise

IPA: /ɛmˈpraɪz/

KK: /ɛmˈpraɪz/

noun

Definition: A bold or adventurous undertaking, often related to chivalry or bravery.

Example: The knight embarked on an emprise to rescue the captured princess.

empyema

IPA: /ɛmˈpaɪəmə/

KK: /ɛmˈpaɪəmə/

noun

Definition: The condition where pus accumulates in a body cavity, particularly in the space around the lungs.

Example: The doctor diagnosed the patient with empyema after examining the chest X-ray.

empyreal

IPA: /ɛmˈpɪrɪəl/

KK: /ɛmˈpɪrɪəl/

adjective

Definition: Relating to the sky or heavens; heavenly or celestial in nature.

Example: The empyreal beauty of the sunset left everyone in awe.

empyrean

IPA: /ɛmˈpɪrɪən/

KK: /ɛmˈpɪrɪən/

adjective

Definition: Relating to the highest heaven or celestial sphere in ancient beliefs, often associated with the divine or the sky.

Example: The artist painted an empyrean landscape filled with bright stars and ethereal light.

noun

Definition: A place in the highest part of heaven, often thought of as a paradise or the dwelling of God and angels.

Example: In many ancient texts, the empyrean is described as a realm of pure light and fire.

emulate

IPA: /ˈɛm.jʊ.leɪt/

KK: /ˈɛm.jə.leɪt/

adjective

Definition: To strive to equal or excel, especially by imitating; to copy someone or something in order to achieve similar success or quality.

Example: Many young athletes try to emulate their sports heroes to improve their skills.

transitive verb

Definition: To try to be like someone or something by imitating their actions or qualities, often with the goal of matching or surpassing them.

Example: Many young athletes emulate their sports heroes to improve their skills.

emulation

IPA: /ˌɛm.jʊˈleɪ.ʃən/

KK: /ˌɛmjuˈleɪʃən/

noun

Definition: The act of trying to match or exceed someone else's achievements or qualities, often by imitating them.

Example: The software uses emulation to run applications designed for a different operating system.

emulative

IPA: /ˈɛm.jʊ.leɪ.tɪv/

KK: /ˈɛm.jə.leɪ.tɪv/

adjective

Definition: Having a tendency to imitate or follow the example of others.

Example: The emulative nature of the students encouraged them to strive for excellence by learning from their peers.

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