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Exam: IELTS

investigation

IPA: /ɪnˌvɛstəˈɡeɪʃən/

KK: /ɪnˌvɛstəˈɡeɪʃən/

noun

Definition: A careful and detailed search or study to find out facts or information about something.

Example: The police launched an investigation into the robbery.

investigational

IPA: /ˌɪn.vɛs.tɪˈɡeɪ.ʃən.əl/

KK: /ɪnˌvɛstɪˈɡeɪʃənl/

adjective

Definition: Relating to something that is being studied or investigated, especially in the context of drugs or medical procedures that are not yet approved for general use.

Example: The investigational drug showed promising results in the early stages of clinical trials.

investigative

IPA: /ˌɪn.vɛs.tɪˈɡeɪ.tɪv/

KK: /ɪnˈvɛstəˌɡeɪtɪv/

adjective

Definition: Relating to the process of examining or looking into something in order to discover facts or information.

Example: The investigative report revealed new evidence about the case.

investigator

IPA: /ɪnˈvɛstɪɡeɪtə/

KK: /ɪnˈvɛstɪˌɡeɪtər/

noun

Definition: A person, often a detective, who examines and looks into details to find out information or solve a mystery.

Example: The investigator gathered evidence to solve the case.

investigatory

IPA: /ɪnˈvɛstəˌɡɔːri/

KK: /ɪnˈvɛstəˌɡɑri/

adjective

Definition: Related to the process of examining or inquiring into something to discover facts or information.

Example: The investigatory committee was formed to look into the allegations of misconduct.

investiture

IPA: /ɪnˈvɛstɪtʃər/

KK: /ɪnˈvɛstɪtʃər/

noun

Definition: A formal ceremony where someone is given a position of authority or power, often involving special symbols or clothing.

Example: The investiture of the new president took place in a grand ceremony.

inveterate

IPA: /ɪnˈvɛtərət/

KK: /ɪnˈvɛtərɪt/

adjective

Definition: Describing someone or something that has a long-standing habit or tendency that is unlikely to change.

Example: He is an inveterate gambler who cannot resist placing bets.

inveterately

IPA: /ɪnˈvɛtərətli/

KK: /ɪnˈvɛtərɪtli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that is long-established and unlikely to change, often referring to habits or practices that are deeply ingrained.

Example: He is inveterately late to every meeting, no matter how important it is.

inviability

IPA: /ɪnˈvaɪəˌbɪlɪti/

KK: /ɪnˈvaɪəˌbɪlɪti/

noun

Definition: The condition of being unable to succeed or survive.

Example: The inviability of the project led to its cancellation.

inviable

IPA: /ɪnˈvaɪəbl/

KK: /ɪnˈvaɪəbl/

adjective

Definition: Not able to live, grow, or develop properly; unable to survive.

Example: The scientist concluded that the cells were inviable and could not be used for the experiment.

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