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Exam: GRE (Verbal)

illimitably

IPA: /ɪˈlɪmɪtəblɪ/

KK: /ɪˈlɪmɪtəblɪ/

adverb

Definition: In a way that has no limits or boundaries; infinitely.

Example: The universe expands illimitably, beyond our understanding.

illiquid

IPA: /ɪˈlɪkwɪd/

KK: /ɪˈlɪkwɪd/

adjective

Definition: Not easily turned into cash or lacking cash and liquid assets.

Example: Investing in illiquid assets can be risky because they cannot be quickly sold for cash.

illiquidity

IPA: /ɪlɪkˈwɪdəti/

KK: /ɪlɪkˈwɪdəti/

noun

Definition: The state in which an asset cannot be easily converted into cash or is not easily sold in the market.

Example: The company's illiquidity made it difficult for them to meet their short-term financial obligations.

illiteracy

IPA: /ɪˈlɪtəˌrəsi/

KK: /ɪˈlɪtəˌrəsi/

noun

Definition: The state of not being able to read or write, often affecting a person's ability to communicate and access information.

Example: Illiteracy remains a significant challenge in many parts of the world, hindering education and job opportunities.

illiterate

IPA: /ɪˈlɪt.ər.ət/

KK: /ɪˈlɪtərɪt/

adjective

Definition: Not able to read or write, or lacking knowledge in a specific area.

Example: Many adults in the community are illiterate and cannot fill out job applications.

noun

Definition: A person who cannot read or write.

Example: Many illiterates struggle to find good jobs because they lack basic reading and writing skills.

illiterately

IPA: /ɪˈlɪtəˌrɛtli/

KK: /ɪˈlɪtəˌrɛtli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that shows a lack of education or ability to read and write.

Example: He spoke illiterately, making it hard for others to understand him.

illiterateness

IPA: /ɪˈlɪtəˌrɛtnəs/

KK: /ɪˈlɪtəˌrɛtnəs/

noun

Definition: The condition of not being able to read or write.

Example: The program aims to reduce illiterateness in the community by providing free literacy classes.

illness

IPA: /ˈɪl.nəs/

KK: /ˈɪl.nəs/

noun

Definition: A condition that makes a person unhealthy, often caused by a disease or sickness.

Example: She took a week off work to recover from her illness.

illocutionary

IPA: /ˌɪl.əˈkjuː.ʃən.əri/

KK: /ɪlɪˈkjuːʃənɛri/

adjective

Definition: Related to the act of performing actions through speaking, especially in terms of how words can command, request, or convey meaning beyond their literal interpretation.

Example: The illocutionary force of her statement was clear; she was not just making an observation, but also making a request.

illogic

IPA: /ɪˈlɒdʒɪk/

KK: /ɪˈlɑdʒɪk/

noun

Definition: A state or quality where reasoning is not logical or rational.

Example: The illogic of his argument made it hard to take him seriously.

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