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Exam: GRE (Verbal)

ilium

IPA: /ˈɪliəm/

KK: /ˈɪliəm/

noun

Definition: The largest and uppermost bone in the pelvis, which helps support the body and connects the spine to the legs.

Example: The ilium is an important part of the human skeletal system, providing structure and support.

illation

IPA: /ɪˈleɪʃən/

KK: /ɪˈleɪʃən/

noun

Definition: A conclusion or deduction that is reached by reasoning or inferring from evidence or premises.

Example: The scientist's illation from the data led to a groundbreaking discovery.

illative

IPA: /ɪˈleɪtɪv/

KK: /ɪˈleɪtɪv/

adjective

Definition: Relating to a grammatical case that indicates movement toward a place or an inference.

Example: In Finnish, the illative case is used to show direction, such as going to a city.

noun

Definition: A term that refers to a word or phrase that indicates an inference or conclusion, often used in grammar to describe a specific case.

Example: In the sentence, 'She was late; therefore, she missed the bus,' the word 'therefore' acts as an illative.

illatively

IPA: /ɪˈlætɪvli/

KK: /ɪˈlætɪvli/

adverb

Definition: In a manner that indicates a conclusion or inference based on reasoning.

Example: She argued illatively, drawing conclusions from the evidence presented.

illaudable

IPA: /ɪˈlɔːdəbl/

KK: /ɪˈlɔːdəbl/

adjective

Definition: Not deserving praise or admiration; something that is not commendable.

Example: His actions were considered illaudable by his peers, as they did not reflect good character.

illegal

IPA: /ɪˈliːɡəl/

KK: /ɪˈliɡəl/

adjective

Definition: Not allowed by law or rules.

Example: Driving without a license is illegal.

noun

Definition: Not allowed by law; something that is against the law.

Example: The police arrested him for being an illegal.

illegalization

IPA: /ɪˌliːɡəlaɪˈzeɪʃən/

KK: /ɪˌliːɡəlaɪˈzeɪʃən/

noun

Definition: The act of making something illegal or prohibiting it by law.

Example: The illegalization of certain substances has led to a decrease in their use.

illegalize

IPA: /ɪˈliːɡəlaɪz/

KK: /ɪˈliːɡəlaɪz/

transitive verb

Definition: To make something against the law or not allowed by law.

Example: The government decided to illegalize the sale of certain drugs.

illegitimacy

IPA: /ˌɪlɪˈdʒɪtəməsi/

KK: /ɪlɪˈdʒɪtəməsi/

noun

Definition: The state of being born to parents who are not married to each other, or the condition of being not allowed by law or rules.

Example: The illegitimacy of the contract was questioned in court.

illegitimate

IPA: /ˌɪlɪˈdʒɪtɪmət/

KK: /ɪlɪˈdʒɪtəmət/

adjective

Definition: Not allowed by law or rules; often refers to something that is not recognized as valid or proper.

Example: The court declared the contract illegitimate due to the lack of proper signatures.

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