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Exam: IELTS

intercalary

IPA: /ˌɪn.təˈkeɪ.lə.ri/

KK: /ɪnˈtɜr.kəˌleɪ.ri/

adjective

Definition: Referring to a day or month that is added to a calendar to keep it in alignment with the solar year or to fill gaps between other elements.

Example: February has an intercalary day in leap years, making it 29 days long instead of 28.

intercede

IPA: /ˌɪn.təˈsiːd/

KK: /ɪntərˈsiːd/

intransitive verb

Definition: To act as a mediator or to intervene on behalf of someone else, especially in a disagreement or conflict.

Example: She decided to intercede on behalf of her friend during the argument.

interceder

IPA: /ˌɪn.təˈsiː.dər/

KK: /ɪnˈtɜrˌsiːdər/

noun

Definition: A person who acts on behalf of someone else, especially in a dispute or negotiation, often to help resolve a problem or to plead for someone.

Example: The interceder spoke on behalf of the children to ensure their needs were met.

intercellular

IPA: /ˌɪntəˈsɛljʊlə/

KK: /ˌɪntərˈsɛl.jʊ.lər/

adjective

Definition: Relating to or occurring between cells in a biological context.

Example: The intercellular space is filled with fluid that helps transport nutrients.

intercensal

IPA: /ˌɪntərˈsɛnsl/

KK: /ɪntərˈsɛnsl/

adjective

Definition: Relating to the period or events that happen between two official population counts.

Example: The intercensal data provided valuable insights into population changes.

intercept

IPA: /ˈɪntərsɛpt/

KK: /ˈɪntərˌsɛpt/

noun

Definition: A point where something, like a line or curve, crosses another line or surface, or the act of stopping something from reaching its destination.

Example: The intercept of the line on the y-axis is at the point (0, 3).

transitive verb

Definition: To stop or catch something before it reaches its intended destination, often used in contexts like sports or communication.

Example: The player managed to intercept the ball during the game.

interception

IPA: /ˌɪntəˈsɛpʃən/

KK: /ˌɪntərˈsɛpʃən/

noun

Definition: The act of stopping or catching something before it reaches its destination, often used in sports or military contexts.

Example: The quarterback threw a pass, but it was caught by the defender for an interception.

interceptor

IPA: /ˌɪn.təˈsɛp.tər/

KK: /ɪnˈtɜrˌsɛptər/

noun

Definition: A person or thing that stops or catches something before it reaches its destination, often used to refer to a type of aircraft or missile that is designed to intercept enemy threats.

Example: The interceptor successfully shot down the incoming missile before it could reach the city.

intercession

IPA: /ˌɪntəˈsɛʃən/

KK: /ˌɪntərˈsɛʃən/

noun

Definition: The act of asking for help or support for someone else, often through prayer or mediation.

Example: Her intercession on behalf of the students helped them receive the necessary resources.

intercessional

IPA: /ˌɪntəˈsɛʃənl/

KK: /ˌɪntərˈsɛʃənl/

adjective

Definition: Relating to the act of interceding or intervening on behalf of someone else, often in a spiritual or prayerful context.

Example: The intercessional prayers were offered for those in need during the service.

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