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Exam: GRE (Verbal)

ideomotor

IPA: //ˌaɪdiˈmoʊtər//

KK: /ˈaɪdiˌmoʊtər/

adjective

Definition: Relating to movements that happen without conscious control, often triggered by thoughts or ideas instead of physical sensations.

Example: The ideomotor response can be observed when a person moves their hand without realizing it, simply because they are thinking about the action.

idioblast

IPA: /ˈɪdiəˌblæst/

KK: /ˈɪdiəˌblæst/

noun

Definition: A type of plant cell that has a different shape or structure compared to the surrounding cells.

Example: The idioblasts in the plant's tissue help it adapt to its environment.

idioblastic

IPA: /ˌɪdiˈblæstɪk/

KK: /ɪˈdaɪəˌblæstɪk/

adjective

Definition: Relating to a specific type of cell that is different from surrounding cells, often found in plants.

Example: The idioblastic cells in the plant help in storing nutrients.

idiocy

IPA: /ˈɪdiəsi/

KK: /ˈɪdiəsi/

noun

Definition: A very foolish or stupid action, statement, or behavior.

Example: His decision to invest all his savings in that scheme was pure idiocy.

idiographic

IPA: /ˌɪdiəˈɡræfɪk/

KK: /ˌɪdɪəˈɡræfɪk/

adjective

Definition: Relating to specific, unique facts or events rather than general principles.

Example: History is an idiographic discipline, studying events that cannot be repeated.

idiolect

IPA: /ˈɪdiəˌlɛkt/

KK: /ˈɪdiəˌlɛkt/

noun

Definition: The way a specific person speaks, which is different from how others speak in the same language or dialect.

Example: Her idiolect includes many unique phrases that reflect her personal experiences.

idiomorphic

IPA: /ˌɪdiˈmɔːrfɪk/

KK: /ɪdiˈɔːmɔːrfɪk/

adjective

Definition: Having a specific or unique form or shape that is characteristic of a particular type or category.

Example: The idiomorphic crystals in the mineral sample were distinct and easily identifiable.

idiopathic

IPA: /ˌɪdiəˈpæθɪk/

KK: /ɪˌdaɪəˈpæθɪk/

adjective

Definition: Relating to a disease or condition that has no known cause or origin.

Example: The doctor diagnosed her with an idiopathic condition that puzzled the specialists.

idiosyncrasy

IPA: /ˌɪdiəˈsɪŋkrəsi/

KK: /ˌɪdiəˈsɪŋkrəsi/

noun

Definition: A unique or unusual feature or characteristic of a person or group that makes them different from others.

Example: Her idiosyncrasy of always wearing mismatched socks made her stand out in the crowd.

idiosyncratic

IPA: /ˌɪdiəʊsɪŋˈkrætɪk/

KK: /ˌɪdiəʊsɪŋˈkrætɪk/

adjective

Definition: Something that is unique or peculiar to a particular person, often in a way that is unusual or eccentric.

Example: Her idiosyncratic style of painting makes her work stand out in the gallery.

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