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Exam: IELTS

insufflate

IPA: /ɪnˈsʌf.leɪt/

KK: /ɪnˈsʌf.leɪt/

transitive verb

Definition: To blow or breathe a substance into a body cavity or onto a surface, often for medical purposes.

Example: The doctor decided to insufflate the medication into the patient's lungs to improve its effectiveness.

insufflated

IPA: /ɪnˈsʌf.leɪ.tɪd/

KK: /ɪnˈsʌf.leɪtɪd/

adjective

Definition: Spread or distributed by blowing air or gas into something.

Example: The doctor insufflated the medication into the patient's lungs to help with breathing.

verb

Definition: To blow or inject air or gas into a body cavity or space, often for medical purposes.

Example: The doctor insufflated the gas to help visualize the organs during the procedure.

insufflation

IPA: /ˌɪn.səˈfleɪ.ʃən/

KK: /ɪnˌsʌfˈleɪʃən/

noun

Definition: The act of blowing air or a substance into a body cavity, often used in medical or ceremonial contexts.

Example: The doctor performed an insufflation to deliver the medication directly into the patient's lungs.

insula

IPA: /ˈɪn.sjʊ.lə/

KK: /ˈɪn.sə.lə/

noun

Definition: A part of the brain located deep within the lateral sulcus, involved in various functions including emotion and perception, or a type of building in ancient Rome that housed multiple families in separate apartments.

Example: The insula plays a crucial role in processing emotions and sensory information.

insular

IPA: /ˈɪnsələr/

KK: /ˈɪnsələr/

adjective

Definition: Relating to an island or being isolated; having a narrow or limited perspective.

Example: His insular views made it difficult for him to understand other cultures.

insularism

IPA: /ɪnˈsʊlərɪzəm/

KK: /ɪnˈsʊlərɪzəm/

noun

Definition: The condition of being separated from others or isolated, often leading to a lack of understanding or awareness of different cultures or ideas.

Example: His insularism made it difficult for him to connect with people from different backgrounds.

insularity

IPA: /ˌɪn.səˈlær.ɪ.ti/

KK: /ɪnˈsʊləˌrɪti/

noun

Definition: The state of being isolated or separated from others, often leading to a lack of understanding or awareness of different cultures or ideas.

Example: His insularity made it difficult for him to connect with people from different backgrounds.

insulate

IPA: /ˈɪn.sə.leɪt/

KK: /ˈɪn.sə.leɪt/

transitive verb

Definition: To cover or surround something to stop heat, electricity, or sound from passing through it.

Example: We need to insulate the house to keep it warm in winter.

insulated

IPA: /ˈɪn.sə.leɪ.tɪd/

KK: /ˈɪnsəˌleɪtɪd/

adjective

Definition: Protected from heat, cold, or noise by being surrounded with a material that prevents the transfer of energy.

Example: The house is insulated to keep it warm in winter and cool in summer.

verb

Definition: To protect something by surrounding it with a material that prevents heat, sound, or electricity from passing through.

Example: The house was insulated to keep it warm during the winter.

insulation

IPA: /ˌɪn.səˈleɪ.ʃən/

KK: /ɪnˈsʊleɪʃən/

noun

Definition: A material or substance that prevents heat, sound, or electricity from passing through, helping to keep things warm or quiet.

Example: The house has good insulation, which keeps it warm in winter.

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