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Exam: GRE (Verbal)

imaginativeness

IPA: /ɪˌmædʒ.ɪˈneɪ.tɪv.nəs/

KK: /ɪˈmædʒ.ɪ.nə.tɪv.nəs/

noun

Definition: The quality of being creative and able to think of new ideas or images.

Example: Her imaginativeness helped her create unique art pieces that stood out.

imaging

IPA: /ˈɪmɪdʒɪŋ/

KK: /ˈɪmɪdʒɪŋ/

noun

Definition: The process of creating visual representations of objects or areas, often used in medical contexts to help diagnose conditions or understand structures.

Example: The doctor used imaging techniques to get a clearer view of the patient's internal organs.

imagist

IPA: /ˈɪmædʒɪst/

KK: /ˈɪmædʒɪst/

noun

Definition: A person who supports or practices a style of poetry or art that emphasizes vivid imagery and clear, precise language.

Example: The imagist poet used sharp images to convey emotions in a few words.

imagistic

IPA: /ɪˈmædʒɪstɪk/

KK: /ɪˈmædʒɪstɪk/

adjective

Definition: Relating to a literary movement that emphasizes vivid imagery and clear, precise language.

Example: The poet's imagistic style creates powerful visual images in the reader's mind.

imago

IPA: /ɪˈmeɪɡoʊ/

KK: /ɪˈmeɪɡoʊ/

noun

Definition: A fully developed adult insect that has reached its final stage after going through metamorphosis, or a mental image of a person formed in childhood that influences one's feelings and behavior in adulthood.

Example: The butterfly is the imago of the caterpillar, showcasing its transformation into a beautiful adult insect.

imbalance

IPA: /ɪmˈbæl.əns/

KK: /ɪmˈbæl.əns/

noun

Definition: A situation where things are not equal or balanced, often leading to problems or unfairness.

Example: The imbalance in the economy has caused many people to struggle financially.

imbalanced

IPA: /ɪmˈbælənst/

KK: /ɪmˈbælənst/

adjective

Definition: Not in a state of balance; uneven or unequal in distribution or proportion.

Example: The team's performance was imbalanced, leading to a loss in the final match.

imbalm

IPA: /ɪmˈbɑːlm/

KK: /ɪmˈbɑlm/

transitive verb

Definition: To preserve a dead body by treating it with chemicals to prevent decay.

Example: The ancient Egyptians would often embalm their pharaohs to prepare them for the afterlife.

imbecile

IPA: /ˈɪm.bɪ.sɪl/

KK: /ˈɪm.bɪ.sɪl/

adjective

Definition: Not intelligent; lacking good judgment or sense.

Example: His imbecile comments made everyone question his understanding of the topic.

noun

Definition: A person who is considered to be very foolish or lacking in intelligence.

Example: He acted like an imbecile when he forgot his own birthday.

imbed

IPA: /ɪmˈbɛd/

KK: /ɪmˈbɛd/

verb

Definition: To fix something firmly and deeply in a surrounding mass or context.

Example: The artist decided to imbed the small stones into the surface of the sculpture.

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