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Exam: Cambridge English: C1 Advanced (CAE)

laryngeal

IPA: /lɛrɪnˈdʒiəl/

KK: /lɛrɪnˈdʒiəl/

adjective

Definition: Related to the part of the throat that contains the vocal cords and is used for speaking and breathing.

Example: The doctor examined the laryngeal area to check for any abnormalities.

noun

Definition: A term related to the larynx, which is the part of the throat involved in producing sound.

Example: The laryngeal muscles help control the pitch of the voice.

laryngology

IPA: /lɛrɪŋˈɡɒlədʒi/

KK: /lɛrɪŋˈɡɑlədʒi/

noun

Definition: This is a medical specialty focused on the study and treatment of the larynx, pharynx, and related areas of the throat.

Example: After experiencing persistent throat issues, she decided to consult a specialist in laryngology.

larynx

IPA: /ˈlɛrɪŋks/

KK: /ˈlɛrɪŋks/

noun

Definition: The larynx is a part of the throat that is located between the pharynx and the trachea. It contains the vocal cords and is involved in breathing and producing sound.

Example: The doctor examined her larynx to check for any signs of infection.

lascivious

IPA: /ləˈsɪv.i.əs/

KK: /læsˈsɪvɪəs/

adjective

Definition: Relating to or showing strong sexual desire or interest.

Example: The lascivious behavior of the character in the movie shocked many viewers.

lasciviously

IPA: /ləˈsɪvɪslɪ/

KK: /læsˈsɪvɪslɪ/

adverb

Definition: In a way that shows strong sexual desire or interest; often in an inappropriate or offensive manner.

Example: He looked at her lasciviously, making her feel uncomfortable.

lasciviousness

IPA: /ləsˈsɪv.i.əs.nəs/

KK: /læsˈsɪv.i.əs.nəs/

noun

Definition: The quality of being sexually lustful or lewd; an excessive desire for sexual pleasure.

Example: The novel explores themes of love and lasciviousness in a provocative manner.

laser

IPA: //ˈleɪ.zər//

KK: /ˈleɪzər/

noun

Definition: A device that produces a strong, focused beam of light by amplifying light waves through a process involving atoms or molecules.

Example: The doctor used a laser to perform the surgery with great precision.

verb

Definition: To use a laser to treat or modify something, often in medical or technical applications.

Example: The doctor decided to laser the patient's skin to remove the scars.

lassitude

IPA: /ˈlæsɪˌtjuːd/

KK: /ˈlæsɪˌtud/

noun

Definition: A state of feeling tired and lacking energy or enthusiasm.

Example: After a long day at work, I often feel a sense of lassitude that makes it hard to focus on anything else.

latency

IPA: /ˈleɪtənsi/

KK: /ˈleɪtənsi/

noun

Definition: The time delay before a response or effect occurs, especially in technology or psychology.

Example: The latency in the network caused a delay in the video call.

latent

IPA: /ˈleɪtənt/

KK: /ˈleɪtənt/

adjective

Definition: Something that exists but is not yet visible or active; it has the potential to develop or emerge under the right conditions.

Example: She has a latent talent for painting that she has not yet explored.

noun

Definition: A type of fingerprint that is not easily seen but can be made visible for identification purposes, often used in forensic science.

Example: The detective found a latent fingerprint on the glass that helped solve the case.

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