Specialized
easySPESH-uh-lyzd
adjective
Definition
Requiring or involving detailed and specific knowledge or training
Examples
“She received specialized training in cardiac surgery.”
“The job requires specialized knowledge of computer programming.”
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GRE Tip
Specialized is a easy-difficulty GRE word. On the GRE, you might see it paired with synonyms like "focused" or "expert" in Sentence Equivalence questions. Look for contrast clues (however, despite, although) that signal the opposite meaning. Words like "versatile".
Related GRE Words
authority
A person with extensive knowledge in a field; the power to give orders or make decisions
connoisseur
An expert judge in matters of taste, especially in fine arts or food
arduous
Requiring great effort; difficult and tiring
aesthetic
Concerned with beauty or the appreciation of beauty
resilient
Able to recover quickly from difficulties; tough and flexible
ambiguous
Open to more than one interpretation; unclear
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