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Exam: IELTS

interfere

IPA: /ˌɪntəˈfɪə/

KK: /ˌɪntərˈfɪr/

intransitive verb

Definition: To get involved in someone else's situation or activities in a way that is unwanted or disruptive.

Example: It's best not to interfere in their personal matters.

interference

IPA: /ˌɪn.təˈfɪə.rəns/

KK: /ˌɪntərˈfɪrəns/

noun

Definition: Something that blocks or disrupts a process, signal, or activity, often causing confusion or difficulty.

Example: The interference from the radio tower made it hard to hear the broadcast clearly.

interferometric

IPA: /ˌɪntəˌfɪərəˈmɛtrɪk/

KK: /ˌɪntərfɪəˈrɑːmɛtrɪk/

adjective

Definition: Relating to a method of measuring the interference of waves, often used in scientific experiments and technology.

Example: The researchers used an interferometric technique to measure the tiny changes in distance between the mirrors.

interferometry

IPA: /ˌɪntəfəˈrɒmətri/

KK: /ˌɪntərfɪˈrɑːmətri/

noun

Definition: The method of measuring the interference of waves, often used in optics and radio signals to analyze and improve precision in measurements.

Example: Interferometry is essential in astronomy for measuring the distance to stars.

interferon

IPA: /ˌɪntəˈfɪərɒn/

KK: /ˌɪntərˈfɪrɒn/

noun

Definition: A type of protein made by cells in response to infections or other stimuli that helps to fight viruses and regulate immune responses.

Example: Doctors sometimes use interferon to treat certain viral infections and cancers.

interglacial

IPA: /ˌɪn.təˈɡleɪ.ʃəl/

KK: /ɪnˈtɜrɡleɪʃəl/

adjective

Definition: Describing a period or events that happen between ice ages.

Example: The interglacial period allowed many species to thrive due to the warmer climate.

noun

Definition: A warm period that occurs between ice ages, when temperatures rise and glaciers retreat.

Example: During the interglacial, many species thrived as the climate became warmer.

intergroup

IPA: /ˈɪntəɡruːp/

KK: /ˈɪntərˌɡruːp/

adjective

Definition: Relating to or occurring between different social groups.

Example: The study focused on intergroup dynamics and how they affect community relationships.

interindividual

IPA: /ˌɪntərˈɪndɪˌvɪdʒuəl/

KK: /ˌɪntərˈɪndɪˌvɪdʒuəl/

adjective

Definition: Happening or existing between two or more people.

Example: The study focused on interindividual differences in behavior.

interiorise

IPA: /ɪnˈtɪəriəraɪz/

KK: /ɪnˈtɪr.i.ə.raɪz/

transitive verb

Definition: To make something part of one's inner self or understanding; to absorb or internalize.

Example: She tried to interiorise the lessons she learned from her experiences.

interiorize

IPA: /ɪnˈtɪəriəraɪz/

KK: /ɪnˈtɪr.i.ə.raɪz/

transitive verb

Definition: To make something a part of one's inner self or beliefs.

Example: She tried to interiorize the lessons she learned from her experiences.

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