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Exam: IELTS

insinuating

IPA: /ɪnˈsɪn.ju.eɪ.tɪŋ/

KK: /ɪnˈsɪnueɪtɪŋ/

adjective

Definition: Tending to suggest or hint at something in a subtle or indirect way, often causing doubt or suspicion.

Example: His insinuating comments made everyone question her intentions.

insinuatingly

IPA: /ˌɪn.sɪˈnjuː.ɪŋ.li/

KK: /ɪnˈsɪnueɪtɪŋli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that suggests something bad or unpleasant without saying it directly.

Example: She spoke insinuatingly, hinting that he might be lying.

insinuation

IPA: /ɪnˌsɪn.juˈeɪ.ʃən/

KK: /ɪnˌsɪn.juˈeɪ.ʃən/

noun

Definition: A suggestion or hint that is often indirect and can be negative or derogatory.

Example: Her insinuation about his honesty made everyone uncomfortable.

insinuative

IPA: /ɪnˈsɪn.juː.ə.tɪv/

KK: /ɪnˈsɪn.ju.eɪ.tɪv/

adjective

Definition: Having a tendency to suggest or hint at something in an indirect or subtle way, often with a negative connotation.

Example: His insinuative remarks made everyone uncomfortable during the meeting.

insinuator

IPA: /ɪnˈsɪn.ju.eɪ.tər/

KK: /ɪnˈsɪnueɪtər/

noun

Definition: A person who suggests something in an indirect or subtle way, often implying something negative or suspicious.

Example: The insinuator spread rumors about her colleague without any proof.

insipid

IPA: /ɪnˈsɪpɪd/

KK: /ɪnˈsɪpɪd/

adjective

Definition: Not having much flavor or excitement; dull and uninteresting.

Example: The soup was insipid and needed more spices to enhance its flavor.

insipidity

IPA: /ɪnˈsɪpɪdəti/

KK: /ɪnˈsɪpɪdəti/

noun

Definition: The quality of being dull, lacking flavor, or being uninteresting.

Example: The insipidity of the lecture made it hard for the students to stay awake.

insipidly

IPA: /ɪnˈsɪpɪdli/

KK: /ɪnˈsɪpɪdli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that is dull, lacking flavor, or not interesting.

Example: The lecture was delivered insipidly, causing many students to lose focus.

insist

IPA: /ɪnˈsɪst/

KK: /ɪnˈsɪst/

intransitive verb

Definition: To firmly state or demand something, often repeatedly, without giving up.

Example: She insisted on attending the meeting despite feeling unwell.

transitive verb

Definition: To demand something firmly and not allow it to be ignored or refused.

Example: She insisted that everyone attend the meeting.

insistence

IPA: /ɪnˈsɪstəns/

KK: /ɪnˈsɪstəns/

noun

Definition: A strong and firm demand for something, often repeated or emphasized.

Example: Her insistence on finishing the project by Friday motivated the team to work harder.

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