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Exam: IELTS

inhibitor

IPA: /ɪnˈhɪbɪtə/

KK: /ɪnˈhɪbɪtər/

noun

Definition: A substance that slows down or stops a chemical reaction or the activity of another substance.

Example: The scientist added an inhibitor to the reaction to prevent it from proceeding too quickly.

inhibitory

IPA: /ɪnˈhɪbɪtəri/

KK: /ɪnˈhɪbɪtəri/

adjective

Definition: Relating to something that slows down or prevents a process or action.

Example: The inhibitory effects of the medication helped reduce the patient's anxiety.

inhomogeneity

IPA: /ˌɪn.hoʊ.məˈdʒɛn.ɪ.ti/

KK: /ɪnhoʊməˈdʒɛnɪti/

noun

Definition: The state of being made up of different or varied parts, rather than being uniform or the same throughout.

Example: The inhomogeneity of the material made it difficult to predict its behavior under stress.

inhospitable

IPA: /ɪnˈhɒspɪtəbl/

KK: /ɪnˈhɑːspɪtəbl/

adjective

Definition: Not welcoming or friendly; a place that is difficult for people or living things to survive in.

Example: The inhospitable climate made it hard for any plants to grow.

inhospitably

IPA: /ɪnˈhɒspɪtəbli/

KK: /ɪnˈhɑspɪtəbli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that is not welcoming or friendly, often making it difficult for others to feel comfortable or at home.

Example: The travelers were treated inhospitably by the locals, who refused to offer any help.

inhospitality

IPA: /ɪnˌhɒspɪˈtæləti/

KK: /ɪnˌhɑːspɪˈtælɪti/

noun

Definition: A situation where someone is not welcoming or friendly to guests or visitors.

Example: The inhospitality of the place made it uncomfortable for travelers.

inhuman

IPA: /ɪnˈhjuːmən/

KK: /ɪnˈhjumən/

adjective

Definition: Not having the qualities of a human, such as kindness or compassion; often cruel or cold.

Example: The inhuman treatment of the prisoners shocked everyone.

inhumane

IPA: /ɪnˈhjuːmeɪn/

KK: /ɪnˈhjuːmeɪn/

adjective

Definition: Not showing kindness or compassion; cruel and harsh in behavior or treatment.

Example: The inhumane conditions in the prison were widely condemned by human rights organizations.

inhumanely

IPA: /ɪnˈhjuːmənli/

KK: /ɪnˈhjuːmənli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that shows a lack of compassion or kindness, often causing suffering or harm to others.

Example: The animals were treated inhumanely, suffering from neglect and abuse.

inhumanity

IPA: /ɪnˈhjuːmənɪti/

KK: /ɪnˈhjuːmənɪti/

noun

Definition: The quality of being cruel or lacking compassion, often shown through harsh or brutal actions.

Example: The inhumanity displayed during the war shocked the entire world.

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