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Exam: IELTS

intolerableness

IPA: /ɪnˈtɒlərəblnəs/

KK: /ɪnˈtɑːlərəblnəs/

noun

Definition: The condition of being unable to be tolerated or endured; something that is very difficult to accept or bear.

Example: The intolerableness of the situation made it hard for anyone to stay calm.

intolerably

IPA: /ɪnˈtɒlərəbli/

KK: /ɪnˈtɑːlərəbli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that is too bad or severe to be accepted or tolerated.

Example: The noise from the construction site was intolerably loud, making it hard to concentrate.

intolerance

IPA: /ɪnˈtɒlərəns/

KK: /ɪnˈtɑlərəns/

noun

Definition: A condition where a person cannot accept or endure something, often referring to a lack of acceptance for different beliefs, opinions, or behaviors. It can also refer to extreme sensitivity to certain substances, like food or medicine.

Example: Her intolerance to gluten made it difficult for her to enjoy many types of bread.

intolerant

IPA: /ɪnˈtɒlərənt/

KK: /ɪnˈtɑːlərənt/

adjective

Definition: Not willing to accept or support people or ideas that are different from one's own.

Example: She is intolerant of any form of discrimination.

intolerantly

IPA: /ɪnˈtɒlərəntli/

KK: /ɪnˈtɑːlərəntli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that shows a lack of acceptance for different opinions, beliefs, or behaviors.

Example: She spoke intolerantly about those who disagreed with her views.

intonate

IPA: /ɪnˈtoʊneɪt/

KK: /ɪnˈtoʊneɪt/

transitive verb

Definition: To say or speak something in a specific tone or pitch, often in a formal or musical way.

Example: The choir members intonate their parts beautifully during the performance.

intonation

IPA: /ˌɪn.təˈneɪ.ʃən/

KK: /ɪnˈtoʊneɪʃən/

noun

Definition: The way in which a person's voice rises and falls in pitch while speaking, which can convey different meanings or emotions.

Example: The teacher emphasized the importance of intonation in spoken language to help students understand the meaning behind the words.

intonational

IPA: /ˌɪn.təˈneɪ.ʃən.əl/

KK: /ɪnˈtoʊneɪʃənl/

adjective

Definition: Related to the rise and fall of the voice in speech, especially in terms of pitch and tone.

Example: The teacher explained the intonational patterns used in different languages.

intone

IPA: /ɪnˈtoʊn/

KK: /ɪnˈtoʊn/

intransitive verb

Definition: To speak or sing in a way that has a musical quality or a specific tone.

Example: She began to intone the ancient chant, filling the room with a melodic sound.

transitive verb

Definition: To say or recite something in a musical or singing voice, often with a specific tone or pitch.

Example: The teacher asked the students to intone the poem during the recital.

intoxicant

IPA: /ɪnˈtɒk.sɪ.kənt/

KK: /ɪnˈtɑk.sɪ.kənt/

noun

Definition: A substance that causes a person to become intoxicated, particularly alcoholic drinks.

Example: Many people enjoy a glass of wine as an intoxicant during dinner.

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