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Exam: GRE (Verbal)

inefficacy

IPA: /ˌɪnɪˈfɪkəsi/

KK: /ɪnˈɛfɪkəsi/

noun

Definition: The condition of not being able to achieve a desired result or effect.

Example: The inefficacy of the new policy led to many complaints from the community.

inefficiency

IPA: /ˌɪnɪˈfɪʃənsi/

KK: /ɪnɪˈfɪʃənsi/

noun

Definition: The state or quality of not being effective or productive, often leading to wasted time or resources.

Example: The company's inefficiency in processing orders caused delays in delivery.

inefficient

IPA: /ˌɪnɪˈfɪʃənt/

KK: /ˌɪnɪˈfɪʃənt/

adjective

Definition: Not able to work well or produce good results; wasting time, energy, or resources.

Example: The old machines are inefficient and often break down, causing delays.

inefficiently

IPA: /ˌɪnɪˈfɪʃəntli/

KK: /ɪnɪˈfɪʃəntli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that does not use resources, time, or effort effectively; producing less than the best result.

Example: The team worked inefficiently, causing delays in the project.

inegalitarian

IPA: /ˌɪnɪˈɡælɪˌtɛrɪən/

KK: /ɪnɪˈɡælɪˌtɛrɪən/

adjective

Definition: Describing a situation or system that allows for or supports differences in social, economic, or political status among people.

Example: The policies of the government were criticized for being inegalitarian, as they favored the wealthy over the poor.

inelastic

IPA: /ˌɪnɪˈlæstɪk/

KK: /ɪnɪˈlæstɪk/

adjective

Definition: Not able to stretch or change shape easily; rigid and unable to adapt to changes.

Example: The material used in the construction was inelastic, making it difficult to adjust to temperature changes.

inelasticity

IPA: /ˌɪnɪˈlæstɪsi/

KK: /ɪnɪˈlæstɪsi/

noun

Definition: The quality of being unable to change or adapt easily.

Example: The inelasticity of the material made it difficult to shape into different forms.

inelegance

IPA: /ɪˈnɛlɪɡəns/

KK: /ɪˈnɛlɪɡəns/

noun

Definition: A quality of being unrefined or lacking grace and sophistication.

Example: The inelegance of his speech made it difficult for the audience to stay engaged.

inelegant

IPA: /ɪˈnɛlɪɡənt/

KK: /ɪˈnɛlɪɡənt/

adjective

Definition: Not having grace or beauty; clumsy or awkward in appearance or style.

Example: The design of the building was considered inelegant compared to its more modern neighbors.

inelegantly

IPA: /ɪˈnɛlɪɡəntli/

KK: /ɪˈnɛlɪɡəntli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that is not graceful or refined; clumsily or awkwardly.

Example: She spoke inelegantly, stumbling over her words during the presentation.

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