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Exam: GRE (Verbal)

inveterate

IPA: /ɪnˈvɛtərət/

KK: /ɪnˈvɛtərɪt/

adjective

Definition: Describing someone or something that has a long-standing habit or tendency that is unlikely to change.

Example: He is an inveterate gambler who cannot resist placing bets.

inveterately

IPA: /ɪnˈvɛtərətli/

KK: /ɪnˈvɛtərɪtli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that is long-established and unlikely to change, often referring to habits or practices that are deeply ingrained.

Example: He is inveterately late to every meeting, no matter how important it is.

inviability

IPA: /ɪnˈvaɪəˌbɪlɪti/

KK: /ɪnˈvaɪəˌbɪlɪti/

noun

Definition: The condition of being unable to succeed or survive.

Example: The inviability of the project led to its cancellation.

inviable

IPA: /ɪnˈvaɪəbl/

KK: /ɪnˈvaɪəbl/

adjective

Definition: Not able to live, grow, or develop properly; unable to survive.

Example: The scientist concluded that the cells were inviable and could not be used for the experiment.

invidious

IPA: /ɪnˈvɪdiəs/

KK: /ɪnˈvɪd.i.əs/

adjective

Definition: Causing resentment or envy; likely to create ill will or negative feelings in others.

Example: His invidious remarks about her success made everyone uncomfortable.

invidiously

IPA: /ɪnˈvɪdiəsli/

KK: /ɪnˈvɪdiəsli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that is likely to arouse resentment or anger in others.

Example: She spoke invidiously about her colleague's success, making others feel uncomfortable.

invidiousness

IPA: /ɪnˈvɪdiəsnəs/

KK: /ɪnˈvɪdiəsnəs/

noun

Definition: The quality of causing resentment or envy in others; a state that provokes dislike or jealousy.

Example: Her invidiousness made it difficult for her to maintain friendships.

invigorate

IPA: /ɪnˈvɪɡəreɪt/

KK: /ɪnˈvɪɡəˌreɪt/

transitive verb

Definition: To give energy, strength, or life to someone or something; to make someone feel more lively or active.

Example: The morning exercise helped to invigorate her for the day ahead.

invigorating

IPA: /ɪnˈvɪɡəˌreɪtɪŋ/

KK: /ɪnˈvɪɡəˌreɪtɪŋ/

adjective

Definition: Something that gives you energy and makes you feel more lively and strong.

Example: The invigorating breeze made our hike much more enjoyable.

verb

Definition: To make someone feel more energetic or lively.

Example: The cool breeze was invigorating after a long day in the sun.

invigoratingly

IPA: /ɪnˈvɪɡəreɪtɪŋli/

KK: /ɪnˈvɪɡəˌreɪtɪŋli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that makes someone feel more energetic and lively.

Example: The morning run was invigoratingly refreshing, giving me a boost for the day ahead.

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