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Exam: GRE (Verbal)

interannual

IPA: /ˌɪn.təˈræn.ju.əl/

KK: /ɪntərˈænjuəl/

adjective

Definition: Happening between different years or from one year to the next.

Example: The interannual variations in climate can significantly affect agricultural production.

interatomic

IPA: /ˌɪn.təˈræ.tɪk/

KK: /ˌɪntəˈrætɪk/

adjective

Definition: Relating to or occurring between atoms.

Example: The interatomic forces play a crucial role in determining the properties of materials.

interbedded

IPA: /ˌɪntərˈbɛdɪd/

KK: /ɪnˈtɜrbɛdɪd/

adjective

Definition: Describing layers of rock that are situated between other layers, often indicating a specific geological formation.

Example: The geologist studied the interbedded layers to understand the area's history.

interbreed

IPA: /ˌɪntərˈbriːd/

KK: /ˈɪntərˌbrid/

intransitive verb

Definition: To reproduce or create offspring with individuals from a different species or variety.

Example: Some animals can interbreed with others of a different species, producing hybrid offspring.

transitive verb

Definition: To breed or produce offspring from different species or varieties.

Example: Farmers often interbreed different types of crops to create new varieties.

interbreeding

IPA: /ˈɪntərˌbriːdɪŋ/

KK: /ˈɪntərˌbridɪŋ/

noun

Definition: The process of producing offspring by mating individuals from different populations or species.

Example: Interbreeding between the two species has resulted in a new hybrid.

verb

Definition: To breed or reproduce between different species or varieties, resulting in mixed offspring.

Example: The two species of fish are interbreeding in the lake, creating new hybrids.

intercalary

IPA: /ˌɪn.təˈkeɪ.lə.ri/

KK: /ɪnˈtɜr.kəˌleɪ.ri/

adjective

Definition: Referring to a day or month that is added to a calendar to keep it in alignment with the solar year or to fill gaps between other elements.

Example: February has an intercalary day in leap years, making it 29 days long instead of 28.

intercalate

IPA: /ˌɪn.təˈkleɪt/

KK: /ɪnˈtɜr.kə.leɪt/

transitive verb

Definition: To insert something, such as a day or month, into a sequence or schedule, especially in a calendar.

Example: The school decided to intercalate an extra holiday in the calendar this year.

intercalated

IPA: /ˌɪn.təˈkeɪ.lə.tɪd/

KK: /ɪnˈtɜr.kə.leɪ.tɪd/

adjective

Definition: Arranged in alternating layers or interleaved with other elements.

Example: The intercalated layers of the rock create a unique pattern.

verb

Definition: To insert something, especially a layer or element, into something else, often in a systematic way.

Example: The scientist intercalated the new data into the existing research to provide a clearer picture.

intercalation

IPA: /ˌɪn.təˈkeɪ.ʃən/

KK: /ɪnˌtɜr.kəˈleɪ.ʃən/

noun

Definition: The act of inserting something into an existing sequence or structure, often referring to a layer or period added to a calendar or the insertion of a molecule between others.

Example: The intercalation of an extra day in February helps to keep our calendar in sync with the Earth's orbit.

intercede

IPA: /ˌɪn.təˈsiːd/

KK: /ɪntərˈsiːd/

intransitive verb

Definition: To act as a mediator or to intervene on behalf of someone else, especially in a disagreement or conflict.

Example: She decided to intercede on behalf of her friend during the argument.

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