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Exam: GRE (Verbal)

intimidate

IPA: /ɪnˈtɪmɪdeɪt/

KK: /ɪnˈtɪməˌdeɪt/

transitive verb

Definition: To make someone feel afraid or scared, often by using threats or showing power.

Example: The bully tried to intimidate the younger students at school.

intimidated

IPA: /ɪnˈtɪmɪˌdeɪtɪd/

KK: /ɪnˈtɪmɪˌdeɪtɪd/

adjective

Definition: Feeling scared or nervous because someone is threatening or trying to control you.

Example: She felt intimidated by the large crowd at the concert.

verb

Definition: To feel scared or nervous because someone is threatening or making you feel weak.

Example: She felt intimidated by the loud crowd at the concert.

intimidating

IPA: /ɪnˈtɪmɪˌdeɪtɪŋ/

KK: /ɪnˈtɪmɪˌdeɪtɪŋ/

adjective

Definition: Causing fear or apprehension; making someone feel afraid or nervous.

Example: The large dog had an intimidating presence that made people hesitate to approach.

verb

Definition: To make someone feel afraid or nervous, often by using threats or showing strength.

Example: The loud noise from the crowd was intimidating to the new player.

intimidatingly

IPA: /ɪnˈtɪmɪdeɪtɪŋli/

KK: /ɪnˈtɪmɪdeɪtɪŋli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that causes fear or apprehension; making someone feel afraid or nervous.

Example: The teacher spoke intimidatingly, making the students feel anxious about the exam.

intimidation

IPA: /ɪnˌtɪmɪˈdeɪʃən/

KK: /ɪnˌtɪmɪˈdeɪʃən/

noun

Definition: The act of making someone feel afraid or nervous, often through threats or force.

Example: The bully used intimidation to control the other students.

intimidatory

IPA: /ɪnˈtɪmɪdəˌtɔri/

KK: /ɪnˈtɪmɪdəˌtɔri/

adjective

Definition: Having the effect of making someone feel afraid or nervous.

Example: The intimidatory tactics used by the bully made the other students feel unsafe.

intolerability

IPA: /ɪnˌtɒlərəˈbɪləti/

KK: /ɪnˌtɑːlərəˈbɪləti/

noun

Definition: The condition of being unable to be tolerated or accepted; extreme discomfort or annoyance.

Example: The intolerability of the noise made it impossible for her to concentrate on her work.

intolerable

IPA: /ɪnˈtɒlərəbl/

KK: /ɪnˈtɑːlərəbl/

adjective

Definition: Something that is too difficult or painful to accept or endure.

Example: The noise from the construction site was intolerable, making it hard to concentrate.

intolerableness

IPA: /ɪnˈtɒlərəblnəs/

KK: /ɪnˈtɑːlərəblnəs/

noun

Definition: The condition of being unable to be tolerated or endured; something that is very difficult to accept or bear.

Example: The intolerableness of the situation made it hard for anyone to stay calm.

intolerably

IPA: /ɪnˈtɒlərəbli/

KK: /ɪnˈtɑːlərəbli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that is too bad or severe to be accepted or tolerated.

Example: The noise from the construction site was intolerably loud, making it hard to concentrate.

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