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Exam: GRE (Verbal)

illuminatingly

IPA: /ɪˈluː.mə.neɪ.tɪŋ.li/

KK: /ɪˈluːməneɪtɪŋli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that makes something clear or easier to understand.

Example: The teacher explained the concept illuminatingly, helping all the students grasp the difficult topic.

illumination

IPA: /ˌɪlʊməˈneɪʃən/

KK: /ɪˌluːməˈneɪʃən/

noun

Definition: The act of providing light or the state of being lit; it can also refer to the process of making something clear or easier to understand.

Example: The illumination in the room was soft and warm, creating a cozy atmosphere.

illuminative

IPA: /ɪˈluːmɪnətɪv/

KK: /ɪˈluːmɪnətɪv/

adjective

Definition: Relating to or capable of providing light or making something clearer and easier to understand.

Example: The teacher's explanation was very illuminative, helping the students grasp the complex topic.

illumine

IPA: /ɪˈluːmɪn/

KK: /ɪˈluːmɪn/

transitive verb

Definition: To provide light or make something brighter, often used in a figurative sense to mean making something clearer or easier to understand.

Example: The artist used bright colors to illumine the painting and draw attention to its details.

illumined

IPA: /ɪˈluːmɪnd/

KK: /ɪˈluːmɪnd/

adjective

Definition: Brightened or made clear by light; filled with light.

Example: The room was beautifully illumined by the soft glow of the candles.

verb

Definition: To light up or make something brighter, often used in a figurative sense to mean to clarify or make something understandable.

Example: The artist illumined the dark room with colorful lights during the performance.

illusion

IPA: /ɪˈluːʒən/

KK: /ɪˈluːʒən/

noun

Definition: A false idea or belief that can mislead someone about what is real or true.

Example: The magician created an illusion that amazed the audience.

illusional

IPA: /ɪˈluːʒənl/

KK: /ɪˈluːʒənl/

adjective

Definition: Relating to something that is not real or is based on an illusion; deceptive or misleading.

Example: The magician's tricks created an illusional experience for the audience.

illusionary

IPA: /ɪˈluːʒənəri/

KK: /ɪˈluːʒənəri/

adjective

Definition: Related to something that is not real or is based on an illusion; deceptive or misleading.

Example: The magician's tricks created an illusionary world that amazed the audience.

illusionism

IPA: /ɪˈluːʒɪzəm/

KK: /ɪˈluːʒɪzəm/

noun

Definition: The belief or practice that the physical world is a creation of the mind or senses, often used in art to create deceptive effects.

Example: The artist's work was a perfect example of illusionism, making the viewer question what was real and what was not.

illusionistic

IPA: /ɪˌluːʒəˈnɪstɪk/

KK: /ɪˌluːʒəˈnɪstɪk/

adjective

Definition: Relating to or having the quality of creating a false impression or deceptive appearance.

Example: The artist's illusionistic style made the painting look almost three-dimensional.

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