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Exam: GMAT (Verbal)

instalment

IPA: /ɪnˈstɔːlmənt/

KK: /ɪnˈstɔlmənt/

noun

Definition: A part of a payment that is made regularly over a period of time, rather than paying the full amount at once.

Example: I decided to pay for the new car in monthly instalments.

interdict

IPA: /ˈɪn.tə.dɪkt/

KK: /ˈɪntərdɪkt/

noun

Definition: A legal or religious order that prohibits certain actions or participation in specific activities.

Example: The court issued an interdict to prevent the construction of the building.

transitive verb

Definition: To stop or prevent something from happening, especially by using authority or legal means.

Example: The government decided to interdict the shipment of illegal drugs.

intern

IPA: /N/A/

KK: /N/A/

adjective

Definition: Not a valid English word.

Example: Not available

intransitive verb

Definition: To work temporarily in a job to gain experience, often as part of a training program.

Example: She decided to intern at a local hospital to learn more about medicine.

noun

Definition: A person, often a student or recent graduate, who works in a professional setting to gain practical experience under supervision.

Example: She worked as an intern at the hospital during her summer break.

transitive verb

Definition: To confine someone, especially during a war or conflict, often in a camp or prison.

Example: During the war, many citizens were interned in camps for security reasons.

internship

IPA: /ˈɪn.tɜːrn.ʃɪp/

KK: /ˈɪntɜrnˌʃɪp/

noun

Definition: A temporary job that students do to gain experience in a particular field or profession.

Example: She got an internship at a marketing firm to learn more about the industry.

interplead

IPA: /ɪnˈtɜːrpliːd/

KK: /ɪnˈtɜrˌplid/

verb

Definition: To engage in a legal process where multiple parties present their claims or defenses in a single proceeding, often to resolve disputes involving a third party.

Example: The parties decided to interplead to clarify their respective rights in the case.

interview

IPA: /ˈɪntərvjuː/

KK: /ˈɪntərvjuː/

intransitive verb

Definition: To take part in a formal conversation where questions are asked, often for a job or a media feature.

Example: She will interview for the position next week.

noun

Definition: A formal meeting where someone is asked questions to find out their qualifications or opinions, often for a job or a news story.

Example: I have a job interview scheduled for next week.

transitive verb

Definition: To ask someone questions in order to find out their opinions, experiences, or qualifications, often for a job or a study.

Example: The company will interview several candidates for the position next week.

interviewer

IPA: /ˈɪntərvjuːər/

KK: /ˈɪntərˌvjuːər/

noun

Definition: A person who asks questions to someone in order to get information, often during a job or media interview.

Example: The interviewer asked me several questions about my previous work experience.

inveiglement

IPA: /ɪnˈveɪɡlmənt/

KK: /ɪnˈveɪɡlmənt/

noun

Definition: The act of persuading someone to do something by using clever or deceptive means; it often involves trickery or manipulation.

Example: The salesman used his charm and clever words to engage in inveiglement, convincing her to buy the expensive car.

investable

IPA: /ɪnˈvɛstəbl/

KK: /ɪnˈvɛstəbl/

adjective

Definition: Suitable or appropriate for investment, meaning it can be easily invested in or has the potential to generate returns.

Example: The new technology startup is considered an investable opportunity by many venture capitalists.

jawboning

IPA: /ˈdʒɔːboʊnɪŋ/

KK: /ˈdʒɔːboʊnɪŋ/

noun

Definition: The act of using spoken persuasion or public appeals to influence others, especially in business or labor contexts.

Example: The president's jawboning aimed to encourage companies to invest more in renewable energy.

verb

Definition: To influence or persuade someone through public statements or pressure, often in a political or economic context.

Example: The government is jawboning companies to lower their prices during the economic crisis.

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