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Exam: Cambridge English: C1 Advanced (CAE)

monogeny

IPA: /ˌmɒnəˈdʒɛni/

KK: /mənˈoʊdʒəni/

noun

Definition: The belief that all humans come from a single common ancestor or origin.

Example: The theory of monogeny suggests that all humans share a common ancestry.

monoglot

IPA: /ˈmɒnəˌɡlɒt/

KK: /ˈmɒnəˌɡlɒt/

adjective

Definition: Having the ability to speak or understand only one language.

Example: He is a monoglot who only speaks English.

noun

Definition: A person who can speak or understand only one language.

Example: As a monoglot, she found it challenging to communicate while traveling abroad.

monogrammatic

IPA: /ˌmɒnəˈɡræmætɪk/

KK: /mɒnəˈɡræmætɪk/

adjective

Definition: Relating to or characterized by a monogram, which is a design made by combining two or more letters, often the initials of a name.

Example: The designer created a monogrammatic pattern for the wedding invitations.

monograph

IPA: /ˈmɒnəɡrɑːf/

KK: /ˈmɒnəɡræf/

noun

Definition: A detailed written work that focuses on a specific topic or subject, often used in academic or scholarly contexts.

Example: The researcher published a monograph on the effects of climate change on local ecosystems.

transitive verb

Definition: A detailed written study or report on a specific subject, often based on original research.

Example: She decided to monograph her findings on climate change.

monographic

IPA: /ˌmɒnəˈɡræfɪk/

KK: /mɒnəˈɡrɑːfɪk/

adjective

Definition: Relating to a detailed written study or report on a specific subject.

Example: The researcher published a monographic study on the effects of climate change on local ecosystems.

monohybrid

IPA: /ˌmɒnəˈhaɪbrɪd/

KK: /mɒnəˈhaɪbrɪd/

noun

Definition: A type of hybrid organism that is produced from two parents that have different forms of a single gene.

Example: In a monohybrid cross, the offspring are analyzed to see how traits are inherited from the parents.

monokine

IPA: /ˈmɒnəˌkaɪn/

KK: /mɑˈnɔːkaɪn/

noun

Definition: A type of protein that is made by certain white blood cells and helps to regulate immune responses in the body.

Example: Monokines play a crucial role in the immune system by signaling other cells to respond to infections.

monolayer

IPA: /ˈmɒnəˌleɪə/

KK: /ˈmɒnəˌleɪər/

noun

Definition: A layer that is only one molecule or cell thick, often used in scientific contexts to describe thin films or cultures.

Example: The researchers created a monolayer of cells to study their behavior under different conditions.

monolingual

IPA: /ˌmɒnəˈlɪŋɡwəl/

KK: /mɑnəˈlɪŋɡwəl/

adjective

Definition: Relating to or knowing only one language.

Example: She is monolingual and speaks only English.

monolith

IPA: /ˈmɒn.ə.lɪθ/

KK: /ˈmɒnəˌlɪθ/

noun

Definition: A large, solid piece of stone or a massive structure that is often used in buildings or monuments.

Example: The ancient temple was built from a single monolith, showcasing incredible craftsmanship.

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