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Exam: GRE (Verbal)

instance

IPA: /ˈɪn.stəns/

KK: /ˈɪnstəns/

noun

Definition: A case or occurrence of something, often used to illustrate a point or provide an example.

Example: In this instance, we should consider all possible outcomes before making a decision.

transitive verb

Definition: To show or demonstrate something by giving an example.

Example: She instanced a famous quote to support her argument.

instantaneity

IPA: /ˌɪn.stənˈteɪ.ni.ə.ti/

KK: /ɪnˌstæn.təˈniː.ɪ.ti/

noun

Definition: The state or quality of happening immediately or without delay.

Example: The instantaneity of modern communication allows us to connect with anyone around the world in seconds.

instantaneous

IPA: /ˌɪn.stənˈteɪ.ni.əs/

KK: /ˌɪn.stənˈteɪ.ni.əs/

adjective

Definition: Happening or done immediately, without any delay or waiting time.

Example: The response to the emergency call was instantaneous, arriving within seconds.

instantaneously

IPA: /ˌɪn.stənˈteɪ.ni.əs.li/

KK: /ˌɪnstəntəˈneɪəsli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that happens immediately and without any delay.

Example: The system responds instantaneously to user commands.

instanter

IPA: /ɪnˈstæntər/

KK: /ɪnˈstæntər/

adverb

Definition: Immediately or without any delay; right away.

Example: She responded instanter to the urgent call for help.

instantiate

IPA: /ɪnˈstænʃieɪt/

KK: /ɪnˈstænʧɪˌeɪt/

transitive verb

Definition: To create or represent something in a specific form or example, especially an abstract idea or concept.

Example: The software allows users to instantiate new objects based on predefined templates.

instantiation

IPA: /ɪnˌstænʃiˈeɪʃən/

KK: /ɪnˈstænʃiˌeɪʃən/

noun

Definition: A specific example or occurrence of something, often used in contexts like programming or philosophy to refer to a concrete realization of an abstract concept.

Example: The instantiation of the model allowed the researchers to test their theories in a real-world scenario.

instate

IPA: /ɪnˈsteɪt/

KK: /ɪnˈsteɪt/

transitive verb

Definition: To put someone into a position of authority or office.

Example: The committee decided to instate a new leader for the organization.

instauration

IPA: /ɪnˈsteɪʃən/

KK: /ɪnˈsteɪʃən/

noun

Definition: The act of starting or establishing something new, often after a period of decay or neglect.

Example: The instauration of the old library brought new life to the community.

instigate

IPA: /ˈɪn.stɪ.ɡeɪt/

KK: /ˈɪnstɪˌɡeɪt/

transitive verb

Definition: To cause something to happen, especially something bad or illegal, by encouraging or provoking someone to do it.

Example: The group tried to instigate a protest against the new law.

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