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Exam: GRE (Verbal)

increment

IPA: /ˈɪŋkrɪmənt/

KK: /ˈɪŋkrəmənt/

noun

Definition: A small increase or addition to something, often part of a series of increases.

Example: The company announced an increment in salaries for all employees this year.

incremental

IPA: /ˌɪnkrəˈmɛntəl/

KK: /ˌɪnkrəˈmɛntəl/

adjective

Definition: Relating to small, gradual changes or increases.

Example: The project was developed through incremental improvements over several months.

incrementalism

IPA: /ɪnˈkrɛm.tə.lɪ.zəm/

KK: /ɪnˈkrɛm.tə.lɪ.zəm/

noun

Definition: A way of making changes slowly and gradually rather than all at once, often used in social or political contexts.

Example: The government adopted an approach of incrementalism to implement the new policies over time.

incrementalist

IPA: /ˈɪnkrəˌmɛntəlist/

KK: /ˈɪnkrəˌmɛntəlist/

noun

Definition: A person who believes in or supports gradual changes or improvements rather than sudden or radical changes.

Example: The incrementalist approach to policy reform allows for adjustments based on feedback and results.

incrementally

IPA: /ˌɪnkrəˈmɛntəli/

KK: /ˌɪnkrəˈmɛntəli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that involves small, gradual changes or steps.

Example: The software was updated incrementally to improve its performance.

incriminate

IPA: /ɪnˈkrɪmɪneɪt/

KK: /ɪnˈkrɪməˌneɪt/

transitive verb

Definition: To accuse someone of doing something wrong or illegal, making them seem guilty.

Example: The evidence presented in court was enough to incriminate the suspect.

incriminating

IPA: /ɪnˈkrɪməneɪtɪŋ/

KK: /ɪnˈkrɪməˌneɪtɪŋ/

adjective

Definition: Causing or showing that someone has done something wrong or illegal.

Example: The evidence presented in court was incriminating and led to the defendant's conviction.

verb

Definition: To make someone appear guilty of a crime or wrongdoing.

Example: The evidence was incriminating, leading the jury to believe he was guilty.

incrimination

IPA: /ɪnˌkrɪməˈneɪʃən/

KK: /ɪnˈkrɪməˌneɪʃən/

noun

Definition: The act of making someone appear guilty of a crime or wrongdoing.

Example: The incrimination of the suspect was based on strong evidence presented in court.

incriminatory

IPA: /ɪnˈkrɪməˌnətəri/

KK: /ɪnˈkrɪməˌnɛtəri/

adjective

Definition: Describing something that suggests or proves that someone has committed a crime or wrongdoing.

Example: The incriminatory evidence was presented in court to support the prosecution's case.

incubate

IPA: /ˈɪŋkjʊbeɪt/

KK: /ˈɪŋkjʊˌbeɪt/

intransitive verb

Definition: To keep eggs warm so that they can develop and hatch into young animals.

Example: The mother bird will incubate her eggs until they hatch.

transitive verb

Definition: To keep something, like eggs or ideas, in a warm and safe environment to help it grow or develop.

Example: The scientist decided to incubate the samples in a controlled environment to ensure proper growth.

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