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Exam: IELTS

incestuous

IPA: /ɪnˈsɛstʃuəs/

KK: /ɪnˈsɛstʃuəs/

adjective

Definition: Relating to or involving sexual relations between closely related individuals, often considered taboo or illegal. It can also describe situations where groups or organizations are overly interconnected or insular.

Example: The small community had an incestuous nature, where everyone was related in some way.

incestuousness

IPA: /ɪnˈsɛstʃuəsnəs/

KK: /ɪnˈsɛstʃuəsnəs/

noun

Definition: The condition of being involved in sexual relationships between closely related people, which is often considered taboo or illegal.

Example: The novel explores themes of family dynamics and the consequences of incestuousness.

inch

IPA: /ɪnʧ/

KK: /ɪntʃ/

noun

Definition: A unit of measurement for length, equal to 1/12 of a foot or 2.54 centimeters.

Example: The book is about an inch thick.

transitive verb

Definition: To move very slowly or in small steps, often used to describe a gradual movement.

Example: She inched the chair closer to the table.

incidence

IPA: /ˈɪn.sɪ.dəns/

KK: /ˈɪn.sɪ.dəns/

noun

Definition: The extent or frequency of something happening, such as an event or occurrence.

Example: There was a high incidence of flu cases during the winter months.

incident

IPA: /ˈɪn.sɪ.dənt/

KK: /ˈɪnsɪdənt/

adjective

Definition: Related to something that happens as a result or accompaniment of another event or situation.

Example: The incident report detailed the events that led to the accident.

noun

Definition: A specific event or occurrence, often one that is noteworthy or unusual.

Example: The police reported an incident at the local park last night.

incidental

IPA: /ɪnˈsɪd.əntəl/

KK: /ɪnˈsɪdntl/

adjective

Definition: Happening as a minor or unexpected part of something else, often not planned or intended.

Example: The incidental costs of the project were much higher than we anticipated.

noun

Definition: A small or minor item, often related to expenses, that is not the main focus or purpose.

Example: When traveling, it's important to budget for incidentals like snacks and tips.

incidentally

IPA: /ˌɪn.sɪˈdɛn.t̬ə.li/

KK: /ˌɪn.sɪˈdɛn.t̬əl.i/

adverb

Definition: In a way that is not the main focus or is added as a side note.

Example: Incidentally, I heard that the meeting has been postponed.

incinerate

IPA: /ɪnˈsɪnəˌreɪt/

KK: /ɪnˈsɪnəˌreɪt/

intransitive verb

Definition: To burn something completely until it turns to ash.

Example: The waste was incinerated to reduce its volume.

transitive verb

Definition: To cause something to burn completely until it turns to ash.

Example: The factory incinerates waste materials to reduce pollution.

incineration

IPA: /ɪnˌsɪnəˈreɪʃən/

KK: /ɪnˌsɪnəˈreɪʃən/

noun

Definition: The process of burning something completely until it turns to ash.

Example: The incineration of waste helps reduce the amount of garbage in landfills.

incipiently

IPA: /ɪnˈsɪpiəntli/

KK: /ɪnˈsɪpiəntli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that indicates something is just beginning or starting to develop.

Example: The project is incipiently taking shape as more ideas are shared.

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