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Exam: TOEFL

invertebrate

IPA: /ɪnˈvɜːtəbreɪt/

KK: /ɪnˈvɜrtəˌbreɪt/

adjective

Definition: Describing animals that do not have a backbone or spinal column, such as insects and jellyfish.

Example: Many marine species, like jellyfish and octopuses, are invertebrate animals.

noun

Definition: A type of animal that does not have a backbone, including creatures like insects and mollusks.

Example: Jellyfish are an example of an invertebrate that lives in the ocean.

inverted

IPA: /ɪnˈvɜːtɪd/

KK: /ɪnˈvɜrtɪd/

adjective

Definition: Describing something that has been turned upside down or reversed in order or direction.

Example: The artist created an inverted image that looked completely different from the original.

verb

Definition: To turn something upside down or to reverse its position or order.

Example: She inverted the glass to pour out the water.

inverter

IPA: /ɪnˈvɜːrtər/

KK: /ɪnˈvɜrtər/

noun

Definition: A device that changes direct current (DC) into alternating current (AC), allowing electrical power to be used in different applications.

Example: The solar panel system includes an inverter to convert the energy into a usable form.

invertor

IPA: /ɪnˈvɜːrtər/

KK: /ɪnˈvɜrtər/

noun

Definition: A device or muscle that turns something inward or reverses its position.

Example: The invertor in the machine allows it to change direction easily.

investable

IPA: /ɪnˈvɛstəbl/

KK: /ɪnˈvɛstəbl/

adjective

Definition: Suitable or appropriate for investment, meaning it can be easily invested in or has the potential to generate returns.

Example: The new technology startup is considered an investable opportunity by many venture capitalists.

investigate

IPA: /ɪnˈvɛstəˌɡeɪt/

KK: /ɪnˈvɛstəˌɡeɪt/

intransitive verb

Definition: To look into something carefully to find out the truth or gather information.

Example: The detective will investigate the crime scene for clues.

transitive verb

Definition: To look into something carefully to find out the truth or gather information about it.

Example: The detective was called to investigate the mysterious disappearance.

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.

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