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Exam: IELTS

interrogate

IPA: /ɪnˈtɛrəˌɡeɪt/

KK: /ɪnˈtɛrəˌɡeɪt/

transitive verb

Definition: To ask someone questions in a formal or official way, often to get information or to find out the truth.

Example: The detective had to interrogate the suspect to gather more evidence.

interrogatee

IPA: /ɪnˌtɛrəˈɡeɪ/

KK: /ɪnˌtɛrəˈɡiː/

noun

Definition: A person who is being questioned or examined, especially in a formal or official setting.

Example: The interrogatee remained calm during the questioning.

interrogation

IPA: /ˌɪn.təˈrɒɡ.eɪ.ʃən/

KK: /ɪnˌtɛrəˈɡeɪʃən/

noun

Definition: The act of asking questions to get information or to investigate something.

Example: The police conducted an interrogation to find out what happened during the crime.

interrogative

IPA: /ˌɪn.təˈrɒɡ.ə.tɪv/

KK: /ɪnˈtɛrəɡətɪv/

adjective

Definition: Describing something that asks a question or is related to asking questions.

Example: The teacher used an interrogative sentence to prompt the students for answers.

noun

Definition: A word or sentence that is used to ask a question.

Example: In English, 'what' and 'where' are examples of interrogatives.

interrogatively

IPA: /ˌɪn.təˈrɒɡ.ə.tɪv.li/

KK: /ɪnˈtɛrəˌɡætɪvli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that asks a question or seeks information.

Example: She looked at him interrogatively, waiting for an answer.

interrogator

IPA: /ɪnˈtɛrəˌɡeɪtə/

KK: /ɪnˈtɛrəˌɡeɪtər/

noun

Definition: A person who asks questions, especially in a formal or official context, often to gather information or clarify details.

Example: The interrogator asked the suspect several questions to get to the truth.

interrogatory

IPA: /ˌɪntəˈrɒɡətəri/

KK: /ˌɪntəˈrɑːɡətɔːri/

adjective

Definition: Relating to or characterized by asking questions or seeking information.

Example: The lawyer presented an interrogatory statement to clarify the witness's testimony.

noun

Definition: A formal question that is usually written and requires a response, often used in legal contexts.

Example: The lawyer submitted an interrogatory to gather information from the witness.

interrupt

IPA: /ɪnˈtɜːrʌpt/

KK: /ɪnˈtɜːrʌpt/

intransitive verb

Definition: To break into a conversation or activity, causing a pause or disruption.

Example: Please do not interrupt me while I am speaking.

noun

Definition: A signal or event that stops a current process or activity, allowing another action to take place, often used in computing.

Example: The computer received an interrupt that paused the program to handle a higher priority task.

transitive verb

Definition: To stop someone from speaking or doing something by suddenly breaking in or causing a pause.

Example: Please do not interrupt me while I am explaining the rules.

interrupter

IPA: /ɪnˈrʌptər/

KK: /ɪnˈtɜːrʌptər/

noun

Definition: A device that automatically opens and closes an electric circuit, often used to control the flow of electricity.

Example: The interrupter in the circuit helps to manage the electrical flow safely.

interruptible

IPA: /ɪnˈtɜːrʌptəbl/

KK: /ɪnˈtɜːrʌptəbl/

adjective

Definition: Capable of being stopped or broken in the middle of an action or process.

Example: The meeting is interruptible if someone has an urgent question.

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