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Exam: GRE (Verbal)

instinctually

IPA: /ɪnˈstɪŋktʃuəli/

KK: /ɪnˈstɪŋktʃuəli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that is based on natural instincts or feelings rather than conscious thought.

Example: She instinctually knew how to comfort her friend in distress.

institution

IPA: /ɪnˈstɪtʃuːʃən/

KK: /ɪnˈstɪtʃuːʃən/

noun

Definition: An established organization or foundation that serves a specific purpose, often related to education, public service, or culture.

Example: The university is a well-respected institution known for its research programs.

institutional

IPA: /ɪnˈstɪtʃənl/

KK: /ɪnˈstɪtʃənl/

adjective

Definition: Relating to an organization or establishment, often implying a standard or formal nature.

Example: The school implemented institutional policies to improve student safety.

institutionally

IPA: /ɪnˈstɪtʃənəli/

KK: /ɪnˈstɪtʃənəli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that relates to an established organization or system, especially in terms of rules or practices.

Example: The changes were implemented institutionally to ensure consistency across all departments.

instructiveness

IPA: /ɪnˈstrʌktɪvnəs/

KK: /ɪnˈstrʌktɪvnəs/

noun

Definition: The quality of providing useful information or teaching something.

Example: The instructiveness of the lecture helped all the students understand the topic better.

instructorship

IPA: /ɪnˈstrʌktərʃɪp/

KK: /ɪnˈstrʌktərʃɪp/

noun

Definition: The position or role of a person who teaches or provides instruction, often in an educational setting.

Example: She was appointed to the instructorship at the university, where she would teach courses in mathematics.

instrumentalism

IPA: /ˌɪnstrəˈmɛntəlɪzəm/

KK: /ɪnstrəˈmɛntəlɪzəm/

noun

Definition: A theory that suggests ideas are tools for guiding actions, and their truth is based on how well they work in practice.

Example: The philosopher discussed instrumentalism as a way to evaluate the effectiveness of scientific theories.

instrumentality

IPA: /ˌɪnstrəˈmɛntəlɪti/

KK: /ɪnstrəˈmɛntəlɪti/

noun

Definition: A way or method to achieve something, often through an organization or agency that helps carry out specific functions or policies.

Example: The instrumentality of the government played a crucial role in implementing the new policy.

instrumentally

IPA: /ˌɪnstrəˈmɛntəli/

KK: /ˌɪnstrəˈmɛntəli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that involves using tools or methods to achieve something.

Example: The team worked instrumentally to complete the project on time.

instrumentation

IPA: /ˌɪnstrəmenˈteɪʃən/

KK: /ˌɪnstrəmenˈteɪʃən/

noun

Definition: The use of instruments for a specific purpose, often in fields like music or science.

Example: The instrumentation for the concert included violins, flutes, and drums.

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