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Exam: Cambridge English: C1 Advanced (CAE)

manuscript

IPA: //ˈmænjʊskrɪpt//

KK: /ˈmænjʊskrɪpt/

adjective

Definition: A written document that is usually not yet published, often created by hand or typed.

Example: The author submitted her manuscript to the publisher for review.

noun

Definition: A written document or composition that is not yet published or printed, often created by hand or typed.

Example: The author submitted her manuscript to the publisher for review.

marginalize

IPA: /ˈmɑːrdʒɪnəlaɪz/

KK: /ˈmɑrdʒɪnəlaɪz/

transitive verb

Definition: To treat someone or something as unimportant or insignificant, often pushing them to the edge of society or a group.

Example: The new policies may marginalize certain communities, making it harder for them to access resources.

marginate

IPA: /ˈmɑːrdʒɪneɪt/

KK: /ˈmɑrdʒɪneɪt/

adjective

Definition: Describing something that has a border or edge that is noticeably different in color or pattern.

Example: The marginate leaves of the plant made it stand out in the garden.

transitive verb

Definition: To add a border or margin to something, often used in the context of formatting or layout.

Example: The designer decided to marginate the text to make it stand out on the page.

margination

IPA: /mɑːrˈdʒɪneɪʃən/

KK: /mɑrˈdʒɪneɪʃən/

noun

Definition: The process of creating or having a border or edge around something.

Example: The margination of the cells was clearly visible under the microscope.

markedness

IPA: /ˈmɑːrkɪdnəs/

KK: /ˈmɑrkɪd.nəs/

noun

Definition: The quality of being more complex or less common in language forms, often indicating a deviation from the norm.

Example: In linguistics, markedness helps to explain why certain forms are used less frequently than their unmarked counterparts.

marque

IPA: //mɑːrk//

KK: /mɑrk/

noun

Definition: A specific brand or model of a product, particularly used for cars.

Example: The new sports car from that marque has received excellent reviews.

martensite

IPA: /ˈmɑːrtənsaɪt/

KK: /mɑrˈtɛnˌsaɪt/

noun

Definition: A type of steel structure that forms when iron and carbon are rapidly cooled, making it very hard and strong, commonly used in tools and machinery.

Example: The engineer chose martensite for the tool because of its exceptional hardness.

martensitic

IPA: /mɑːrˈtɛn.sɪ.tɪk/

KK: /mɑrˈtɛnˌsɪtɪk/

adjective

Definition: Relating to a specific type of crystal structure change that occurs without diffusion, often seen in certain minerals and materials.

Example: The steel's martensitic structure gives it exceptional hardness and strength.

masculinization

IPA: /ˌmæskjʊlɪnaɪˈzeɪʃən/

KK: /mæsˌkjulɪnaɪˈzeɪʃən/

noun

Definition: The process of making something more masculine or adopting masculine characteristics.

Example: The masculinization of certain roles in society has changed traditional gender expectations.

maser

IPA: //ˈmeɪzər//

KK: /ˈmeɪzər/

noun

Definition: A device that produces and amplifies electromagnetic waves, particularly in the microwave range, by using the natural oscillations of atoms or molecules.

Example: The scientist used a maser to conduct experiments on microwave radiation.

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