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Term: illetrate Part of Speech: Adjective Definition: Lacking the ability to read or write; uneducated. Sense 1: Not literate or having basic reading and writing skills. Example Sentence 1:

Many adults in the remote village were unfortunately illiterate, making it difficult for them to find employment opportunities.

Example Sentence 2:

Due to her illiterate background, she struggled to comprehend the instructions on the medicine label.

Part of Speech: Verb Definition: To cause someone to be illiterate or lacking in basic reading and writing skills. Sense 1: To deprive of education or the ability to read and write. Example Sentence 1:

The war-torn region's lack of schools and resources has unfortunately illiterated an entire generation.

Example Sentence 2:

In some societies, early child marriages can potentially illiterate young girls and deny them the opportunity to pursue an education.

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