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Exam: Cambridge English: C1 Advanced (CAE)

labium

IPA: /ˈleɪbiəm/

KK: /ˈleɪbiəm/

noun

Definition: A part of the body that refers to the folds of tissue in the female genital area or similar structures in plants and animals.

Example: The labium is an important part of the female reproductive system.

laboratory

IPA: /ləˈbɒr.ə.tɔːr.i/

KK: /ləˈbɒrəˌtɔri/

noun

Definition: A room or building where scientific experiments, research, or testing is done.

Example: The scientists conducted their experiments in the laboratory.

laborious

IPA: /ləˈbɔːr.i.əs/

KK: /ˈleɪbərɪəs/

adjective

Definition: Involving a lot of hard work and effort, often taking a long time to complete.

Example: The laborious task of cleaning the entire house took all day.

laboriousness

IPA: /ləˈbɔːriəsnəs/

KK: /ləbˈɔrɪəsnəs/

noun

Definition: The state or quality of requiring a lot of effort and hard work.

Example: The laboriousness of the project made it difficult to complete on time.

labour

IPA: /ˈleɪbər/

KK: /ˈleɪbər/

noun

Definition: Work, especially hard physical work, or the process of doing work.

Example: The construction project required a lot of labour to complete.

labyrinthian

IPA: /ləˈbɪrɪnθiən/

KK: /ləˈbɪrɪnˌθiən/

adjective

Definition: Describing something that is complex and confusing, like a maze, with many twists and turns.

Example: The labyrinthian structure of the ancient castle made it difficult for visitors to find their way out.

labyrinthine

IPA: /ləˈbɪrənˌθin/

KK: /ləˈbɪrənˌθin/

adjective

Definition: Relating to or resembling a maze; complicated and confusing in structure or design.

Example: The labyrinthine paths of the ancient city made it easy to get lost.

laccolith

IPA: /ˈlækəˌlɪθ/

KK: /lækəˌlɪθ/

noun

Definition: A type of rock formation that occurs when molten rock pushes between layers of sedimentary rock, causing the layers above to bulge upwards.

Example: The laccolith created a noticeable dome in the landscape, altering the surrounding geology.

lacerate

IPA: /ˈlæsəreɪt/

KK: /ˈlæsəˌreɪt/

adjective

Definition: Describing something that has been torn or cut in a jagged way, often resulting in deep and irregular edges.

Example: The lacerate leaves were a sign of the storm's fury.

transitive verb

Definition: To cut or tear something deeply, often causing injury or damage.

Example: The sharp object can lacerate the skin if not handled carefully.

lacerative

IPA: /ˈlæs.ə.reɪ.tɪv/

KK: /ˈlæsəˌreɪtɪv/

adjective

Definition: Describing something that can cause deep cuts or wounds.

Example: The lacerative effects of the sharp metal edge were evident on the surface.

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