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Exam: GRE (Verbal)

inoculant

IPA: /ɪˈnɒkjʊlənt/

KK: /ɪˈnɑkjələnt/

noun

Definition: A substance used to introduce a vaccine or other agent into an organism to stimulate immunity or promote growth.

Example: The farmer used an inoculant to help his crops grow healthier and resist disease.

inoculate

IPA: /ɪˈnɒkjʊleɪt/

KK: /ɪˈnɑkjʊˌleɪt/

transitive verb

Definition: To introduce a vaccine or other substance into a person's or animal's body to help them build immunity against a disease.

Example: The doctor will inoculate the children against measles.

inoculation

IPA: /ɪˌnɒkjʊˈleɪʃən/

KK: /ɪˌnɑːkjʊˈleɪʃən/

noun

Definition: The process of introducing a vaccine or substance into the body to help it build immunity against a disease.

Example: The doctor recommended an inoculation to protect against the flu this season.

inoculator

IPA: /ɪˈnɒkjʊleɪtə/

KK: /ɪˈnɑkjʊˌleɪtər/

noun

Definition: A person who introduces a substance into a living organism to create immunity or to propagate plants or diseases.

Example: The inoculator carefully administered the vaccine to ensure the patients developed immunity.

inoculum

IPA: /ɪˈnɒkjʊləm/

KK: /ɪˈnɑːkjələm/

noun

Definition: A substance used to introduce a microorganism into a host or environment for the purpose of inducing immunity or growth.

Example: The scientist prepared the inoculum to test its effectiveness in stimulating the immune response.

inoffensiveness

IPA: /ˌɪnəˈfɛnsɪvnəs/

KK: /ɪnəˈfɛnsɪvnəs/

noun

Definition: The quality of not causing harm or offense to others; being polite or gentle in behavior or speech.

Example: Her inoffensiveness made her a favorite among her colleagues.

inoperable

IPA: /ɪˈnɒpərəbl/

KK: /ɪˈnɑːpərəbəl/

adjective

Definition: Not able to function or be operated on; often used to describe something that cannot be repaired or treated, especially in a medical context.

Example: The doctors determined that the tumor was inoperable and could not be removed surgically.

inoperative

IPA: /ɪnˈɒpərətɪv/

KK: /ɪnˈɒpərətɪv/

adjective

Definition: Not working or not having any effect; something that is not functioning as it should.

Example: The old machine is inoperative and needs to be repaired.

inoperativeness

IPA: /ɪnˈɒpəreɪtɪvnəs/

KK: /ɪnˈɒpərətɪvnəs/

noun

Definition: The condition where something is not working or functioning properly.

Example: The inoperativeness of the machinery caused delays in production.

inopportune

IPA: /ˌɪnəˈpɔːrtjuːn/

KK: /ɪnˈɑːpərˌtun/

adjective

Definition: Not suitable or well-timed; occurring at a bad time.

Example: His arrival was inopportune, as the meeting had just ended.

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