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Exam: Cambridge English: C1 Advanced (CAE)

instrumentality

IPA: /ˌɪnstrəˈmɛntəlɪti/

KK: /ɪnstrəˈmɛntəlɪti/

noun

Definition: A way or method to achieve something, often through an organization or agency that helps carry out specific functions or policies.

Example: The instrumentality of the government played a crucial role in implementing the new policy.

instrumentation

IPA: /ˌɪnstrəmenˈteɪʃən/

KK: /ˌɪnstrəmenˈteɪʃən/

noun

Definition: The use of instruments for a specific purpose, often in fields like music or science.

Example: The instrumentation for the concert included violins, flutes, and drums.

insubordinate

IPA: /ˌɪn.səˈbɔː.dɪ.nət/

KK: /ˌɪn.səˈbɔːr.dɪ.nət/

adjective

Definition: Not willing to obey rules or authority; showing a lack of respect for those in charge.

Example: The insubordinate employee was reprimanded for ignoring his manager's instructions.

insubordinately

IPA: /ˌɪn.səˈbɔː.dɪ.nət.li/

KK: /ˌɪn.səˈbɔːr.dɪ.nət.li/

adverb

Definition: In a way that shows a lack of respect for authority or rules; disobediently.

Example: The employee acted insubordinately by refusing to follow the manager's instructions.

insubordination

IPA: /ˌɪn.səˌbɔː.dɪˈneɪ.ʃən/

KK: /ˌɪn.səˈbɔː.dɪˌneɪ.ʃən/

noun

Definition: The quality of not following orders or rules from someone in charge.

Example: His insubordination led to disciplinary action at work.

insubstantial

IPA: /ˌɪn.səbˈstæn.ʃəl/

KK: /ɪnˈsʌbstənʃəl/

adjective

Definition: Not having a strong or solid quality; lacking in importance or value.

Example: The evidence presented in the case was insubstantial and did not convince the jury.

insufferable

IPA: /ɪnˈsʌfərəbl/

KK: /ɪnˈsʌfərəbəl/

adjective

Definition: Something that is very difficult or impossible to tolerate or bear.

Example: His insufferable arrogance made it hard for anyone to work with him.

insufferably

IPA: /ɪnˈsʌfərəbli/

KK: /ɪnˈsʌfərəbli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that is too extreme or difficult to bear; intolerably.

Example: The heat was insufferably high during the summer months.

insufficiency

IPA: /ɪnˌsʌfɪˈʃənsi/

KK: /ɪnˌsʌfɪˈʃənsi/

noun

Definition: The state of not having enough of something, such as resources or abilities, to meet a need or requirement.

Example: The project was delayed due to an insufficiency of funds.

insufficiently

IPA: /ɪnˈsʌfɪʃəntli/

KK: /ɪnˈsʌfɪʃəntli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that is not enough or adequate.

Example: The resources were insufficiently allocated to meet the project's needs.

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