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Exam: IELTS

interruption

IPA: /ˌɪntəˈrʌpʃən/

KK: /ˌɪntəˈrʌpʃən/

noun

Definition: A pause or break in something that is happening, often caused by someone or something stopping the flow of an activity or conversation.

Example: The meeting was filled with interruptions, making it hard to focus on the main topic.

interruptive

IPA: /ɪnˈtɜːrʌptɪv/

KK: /ɪnˈtɜːrʌptɪv/

adjective

Definition: Describing something that causes a break or pause in an activity or conversation.

Example: The interruptive noise from the construction site made it hard to concentrate.

interscholastic

IPA: /ˌɪn.təˈskɒl.ə.stɪk/

KK: /ɪnˌtɜrskəˈlæstɪk/

adjective

Definition: Relating to activities or events that take place between different schools.

Example: The interscholastic competition brought together teams from various high schools.

intersect

IPA: /ɪnˈtɜːr.sɛkt/

KK: /ɪnˈtɜrˌsɛkt/

intransitive verb

Definition: To cross or meet at a point; to share a common point or line.

Example: The two roads intersect at the traffic light.

transitive verb

Definition: To cut across or through something, or to meet and cross at a point.

Example: The two lines intersect at a right angle.

intersection

IPA: /ˌɪn.təˈsɛk.ʃən/

KK: /ɪnˈtɜrsekʃən/

noun

Definition: A location where two or more roads or paths cross each other, or a point where different things meet or share common elements.

Example: The traffic light at the intersection helps manage the flow of cars and pedestrians.

intersectional

IPA: /ˌɪntəˈsɛkʃənl/

KK: /ˌɪntərˈsɛkʃənl/

adjective

Definition: Relating to the way different social identities, such as race, gender, and class, overlap and affect people's experiences and opportunities.

Example: The conference focused on intersectional issues that impact marginalized communities.

intersession

IPA: /ˌɪn.təˈsɛʃ.ən/

KK: /ɪnˈtɜrˌsɛʃən/

noun

Definition: The period of time that occurs between two academic terms or sessions, often used for short courses or activities.

Example: During the intersession, students can take extra classes to catch up or explore new subjects.

intersexual

IPA: /ˌɪn.təˈsɛk.ʃəl/

KK: /ɪnˈtɜr.sɛk.ʃəl/

adjective

Definition: Relating to individuals or characteristics that exist between male and female, often referring to those who have both male and female physical traits or reproductive organs.

Example: The intersexual individual faced unique challenges in a society that often only recognizes two genders.

noun

Definition: A person who has physical characteristics of both male and female sexes, often in terms of reproductive or sexual anatomy.

Example: The intersexual individual faced challenges in a society that often only recognizes two genders.

intersexuality

IPA: /ˌɪntəˈsɛkʃuəlɪti/

KK: /ˌɪntərˈsɛkʃuəlɪti/

noun

Definition: The condition where a person has physical characteristics of both male and female sexes, making it difficult to classify them strictly as one gender.

Example: Intersexuality can manifest in various ways, affecting an individual's physical traits and reproductive anatomy.

intersocietal

IPA: /ˌɪn.təˈsaɪ.ə.təl/

KK: /ɪnˌtɜr səˈaɪ təl/

adjective

Definition: Relating to or occurring between different societies.

Example: The intersocietal dialogue helped improve understanding among various cultures.

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