GRE Vocab 019-30- Ielts Resources Flashcards
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statistics
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- quantitative data on any subject, esp data comparing the distribution of some quantity for different subclasses of the population
- the mathematical study of the theoretical nature of such distributions and tests See also descriptive statistics, statistical inference
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locality
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- A locality is a small area of a country or city.
- Following the discovery of the explosives the president cancelled his visit to the locality.
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germs
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- A germ is a very small organism that causes disease.
- Chlorine is widely used to kill germs.
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perishable
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- Goods such as food that are perishable go bad after quite a short length of time.
- …perishable food like fruit, vegetables and meat.
- Raw eggs are highly perishable and must be chilled before and after cooking.
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debris
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- Debris is pieces from something that has been destroyed or pieces of rubbish or unwanted material that are spread around.
- I watched the rescue workers sifting through the debris.
- A number of people were killed by flying debris.
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landfills
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- Landfill is a method of getting rid of very large amounts of rubbish by burying it in a large deep hole.
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crumbling
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- If something crumbles, or if you crumble it, it breaks into a lot of small pieces.
- Under the pressure, the flint crumbled into fragments.
- If an old building or piece of land is crumbling, parts of it keep breaking off.
- The high- and low-rise apartment blocks built in the 1960s are crumbling.
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hazardous
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- Something that is hazardous is dangerous, especially to people’s health or safety.
- They have no way to dispose of the hazardous waste they produce.
- Passive smoking can be hazardous to health.
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flammable
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- Flammable chemicals, gases, cloth, or other things catch fire and burn easily.
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compounds
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- Word forms: plural, 3rd person singular present tense compounds, present participle compounding
- A compound is an enclosed area of land that is used for a particular purpose.
- Police fired on them as they fled into the embassy compound.
- In chemistry, a compound is a substance that consists of two or more elements.
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diethyl ether
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- a formal name for ether
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neutralizes
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- To neutralize something means to prevent it from having any effect or from working properly.
- The U.S. is trying to neutralize the resolution in the U.N. Security Council.
- The intruder smashed a window to get in and then neutralized the alarm system
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microfilming
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- Microfilm is film that is used for photographing information and storing it in a reduced form.
- He painstakingly salvaged the material from the microfilm and pieced it together.
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wood pulp
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- Wood pulp is wood that has been cut up into small pieces and crushed. Wood pulp is used to make paper.
- Wasps make nests from chewed wood pulp mixed with saliva.
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cellulose nitrate
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- a compound made by treating cellulose with nitric and sulphuric acids, used in plastics, lacquers, and explosives: a nitrogen-containing ester of cellulose
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unbinding
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- If you unbind something or someone, you take off a piece of cloth, string, or rope that has been tied round them.
- She unbound her hair and let it flow loose in the wind.
- Many cultures still have fairly strict rules about women displaying unbound hair.
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carbonate solution
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- Carbonate is used in the names of some substances that are formed from carbonic acid, which is a compound of carbon dioxide and water.
- …carbonate of ammonia solution
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rebinding
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- to bind (something, esp a book) again
- If something binds people together, it makes them feel as if they are all part of the same group or have something in common.
- …the social and political ties that bind the U.S.A. to Britain.
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binding off
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- “Binding off” in knitting refers to the process of finishing a piece by securing the stitches and creating a neat edge.
- After completing the final row of the scarf, I bound off the stitches to prevent them from unraveling.
- To finish the baby blanket, I carefully bound off the last row, creating a smooth and even edge.
- The knitter demonstrated how to bind off the stitches at the end of the project, ensuring a professional-looking finish.
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volatile
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- A situation that is volatile is likely to change suddenly and unexpectedly.
- There have been riots before and the situation is volatile.
- The international oil markets have been highly volatile since the early 1970s.
- Synonyms: changeable, shifting, variable, unsettled
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zinc sulphate
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- a colourless soluble crystalline substance usually existing as the heptahydrate or monohydrate: used as a mordant, in preserving wood and skins, and in the electrodeposition of zinc. Formula: ZnSO4
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bursts
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- If something bursts or if you burst it, it suddenly breaks open or splits open and the air or other substance inside it comes out.
- The driver lost control when a tyre burst.
- It is not a good idea to burst a blister.
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book conservators
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- A conservator is someone whose job is to clean and repair historical objects or works of art.
- A conservator is someone who has been given legal responsibility for another person.
- Her father is now her court-appointed conservator.
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buffers
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- A buffer is something that prevents something else from being harmed or that prevents two things from harming each other.
- Keep savings as a buffer against unexpected cash needs.
- .a multinational buffer force between the two sides
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permeation
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- If an idea, feeling, or attitude permeates a system or permeates society, it affects every part of it or is present throughout it.
- Bias against women permeates every level of the judicial system.
- An obvious change of attitude at the top will permeate through the system.
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sulphur dioxide
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- a colourless soluble pungent gas produced by burning sulphur. It is both an oxidizing and a reducing agent and is used in the manufacture of sulphuric acid, the preservation of a wide range of foodstuffs (E220), bleaching, and disinfecting.
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neutralizing alkalis
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- Neutralizing alkalis refers to the process of balancing or adjusting the pH level of a substance that is basic in nature.
- When a strong alkali like sodium hydroxide is spilled on a surface, neutralizing alkalis can involve using an acid such as vinegar to bring the pH back to a safe level.
- In agriculture, neutralizing alkalis in soil may be necessary to ensure optimal conditions for plant growth by adding substances like sulfur to counteract the alkalinity.
- In a laboratory setting, neutralizing alkalis is a common practice when conducting experiments that involve strong bases to maintain a stable and safe environment for researchers.
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zinc oxide
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- a white insoluble powder used as a pigment in paints ( zinc white or Chinese white), cosmetics, glass, and printing inks. It is an antiseptic and astringent and is used in making zinc ointment. Formula: ZnO
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alkalis
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- An alkali is a substance with a pH value of more than 7. Alkalis form chemical salts when they are combined with acids.
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amphoteric
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- able to function as either a base or an acid
- amphiprotic
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Chamber
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- A chamber is a large room, especially one that is used for formal meetings.
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flushed with
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- very excited because of some success or triumph
- The tribal chieftain, victorious in battle, was flushed with success.
- doubtless flushed with his elevation to leadership of the Liberal Party
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residual trace of
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- “Residual trace of” typically refers to a faint or remaining indication of something that was once present or active.
- After cleaning the kitchen thoroughly, there was still a residual trace of garlic lingering in the air.
- The detective found a residual trace of blood on the suspect’s shirt, linking him to the crime scene.
- Despite their efforts to cover their tracks, there was a residual trace of their presence left behind in the abandoned house.
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dry nitrogen
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- “Dry nitrogen” refers to nitrogen gas that has been treated to remove any moisture or impurities.
- In the electronics industry, dry nitrogen is often used to prevent oxidation and moisture damage during the manufacturing process.
- The laboratory stored sensitive samples in an environment filled with dry nitrogen to maintain their integrity.
- Automotive technicians use dry nitrogen to inflate tires as it helps maintain consistent tire pressure and prevents corrosion from moisture.
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unreached
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- not reached
- not attained
