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Exam: IELTS

instigator

IPA: /ˈɪn.stɪ.ɡeɪ.tər/

KK: /ˈɪnstɪˌɡeɪtər/

noun

Definition: A person who causes or encourages something to happen, often in a negative way, like starting trouble or conflict.

Example: The instigator of the protest was arrested for inciting violence.

instil

IPA: /ɪnˈstɪl/

KK: /ɪnˈstɪl/

verb

Definition: To gradually introduce an idea, feeling, or quality into someone's mind or character.

Example: Teachers aim to instil a love of learning in their students.

instill

IPA: /ɪnˈstɪl/

KK: /ɪnˈstɪl/

transitive verb

Definition: To gradually introduce or teach something to someone, often values or ideas, so that it becomes a part of their thinking or behavior.

Example: Parents often try to instill good habits in their children from a young age.

instillation

IPA: /ɪnˈstɪl.eɪ.ʃən/

KK: /ɪnˈstɪl eɪ ʃən/

noun

Definition: The process of gradually introducing an idea, feeling, or quality into someone's mind or character.

Example: The teacher's instillation of confidence in her students helped them succeed.

instillment

IPA: /ɪnˈstɪlmənt/

KK: /ɪnˈstɪlmənt/

noun

Definition: The action of gradually teaching or introducing an idea, feeling, or quality to someone.

Example: The teacher's goal was the instillment of good values in her students.

instinct

IPA: /ˈɪn.stɪŋkt/

KK: /ˈɪnˌstɪŋkt/

adjective

Definition: A natural tendency or ability that is not learned but is inherent in a person or animal.

Example: Her instinct told her to be cautious in the unfamiliar situation.

noun

Definition: A natural ability or urge to behave in a certain way, often without thinking about it. It is something that is built into an organism and helps it respond to its environment.

Example: Birds have a strong instinct to migrate when the seasons change.

instinctive

IPA: /ɪnˈstɪŋktɪv/

KK: /ɪnˈstɪŋktɪv/

adjective

Definition: Coming from a natural feeling or impulse without thinking about it; something that happens automatically or without conscious thought.

Example: Her instinctive reaction was to protect her child when she heard the loud noise.

instinctively

IPA: /ɪnˈstɪŋktɪvli/

KK: /ɪnˈstɪŋktɪvli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that is natural and automatic, without needing to think about it or learn it.

Example: She instinctively knew how to comfort her friend when he was sad.

instinctual

IPA: /ɪnˈstɪŋkʧuəl/

KK: /ɪnˈstɪŋkʧuəl/

adjective

Definition: Relating to natural feelings or behaviors that are not learned but are part of a person's or animal's nature.

Example: Her instinctual reaction was to protect her child from danger.

instinctually

IPA: /ɪnˈstɪŋktʃuəli/

KK: /ɪnˈstɪŋktʃuəli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that is based on natural instincts or feelings rather than conscious thought.

Example: She instinctually knew how to comfort her friend in distress.

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