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Exam: IELTS

incompetency

IPA: /ɪnˈkɒmpɪtənsi/

KK: /ɪnˈkɑːmpɪtənsi/

noun

Definition: The state of not having the skills or ability to do something effectively or properly.

Example: His incompetency in managing the project led to many mistakes.

incompetent

IPA: /ɪnˈkɒmpɪtənt/

KK: /ɪnˈkɑːmpɪtənt/

adjective

Definition: Not having the necessary skills or abilities to do something effectively.

Example: The incompetent manager made several poor decisions that affected the team's performance.

noun

Definition: A person who lacks the skills or ability to do something effectively or properly.

Example: The team struggled because they had an incompetent leader who couldn't make decisions.

incompetently

IPA: /ɪnˈkɒmpɪtəntli/

KK: /ɪnˈkɑːmpɪtəntli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that shows a lack of skill or ability to do something properly.

Example: He handled the project incompetently, leading to many mistakes.

incomplete

IPA: /ɪnˈkəmpliːt/

KK: /ɪnˈkəmˌpliːt/

adjective

Definition: Not having all the necessary parts or elements; not finished or whole.

Example: The report was incomplete, missing several important sections.

incompletely

IPA: /ɪn.kəmˈpliːt.li/

KK: /ɪnˈkəmˌpliːtli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that is not complete or finished.

Example: The project was submitted incompletely, missing several important sections.

incompliant

IPA: /ɪnˈkɒmplɪənt/

KK: /ɪnˈkɑmplɪənt/

adjective

Definition: Not willing to follow rules or requests; stubborn.

Example: The company faced penalties for being incompliant with safety regulations.

incomprehension

IPA: /ˌɪn.kəmˈprɛ.hɛn.ʃən/

KK: /ɪnˌkɑmprɪˈhɛnʃən/

noun

Definition: A state of not being able to understand something.

Example: Her incomprehension of the complex topic was evident during the discussion.

inconceivable

IPA: /ˌɪn.kənˈsiː.və.bəl/

KK: /ɪnˈkɒnsɪvəbəl/

adjective

Definition: Something that cannot be understood or imagined; it seems impossible or unbelievable.

Example: The idea of flying cars in the near future seemed inconceivable to many people.

inconceivably

IPA: /ˌɪnkənˈsiːvəbli/

KK: /ɪnˈkɑnsɪvəbli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that is impossible to imagine or believe; extremely surprising or difficult to understand.

Example: The results of the experiment were inconceivably different from what we expected.

inconclusive

IPA: /ˌɪn.kənˈkluː.sɪv/

KK: /ɪnˈkənˌkluːsɪv/

adjective

Definition: Not leading to a clear or definite conclusion; uncertain or ambiguous.

Example: The results of the experiment were inconclusive, so we need to conduct more tests.

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