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Exam: Cambridge English: C1 Advanced (CAE)

mortician

IPA: /mɔːrˈtɪʃən/

KK: /mɔrˈtɪʃən/

noun

Definition: A person whose job is to prepare dead bodies for burial or cremation and to arrange funerals.

Example: The mortician helped the family plan the funeral service for their loved one.

mortification

IPA: /ˌmɔːrtɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/

KK: /mɔrtɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/

noun

Definition: A feeling of shame or humiliation, often caused by something that hurts one's pride.

Example: She felt a deep sense of mortification when she realized her mistake in front of everyone.

mortify

IPA: /ˈmɔːrtɪfaɪ/

KK: /ˈmɔrtəˌfaɪ/

intransitive verb

Definition: To feel embarrassed or ashamed, often due to a mistake or failure.

Example: She was mortified when she realized she had forgotten her friend's birthday.

transitive verb

Definition: To make someone feel very embarrassed or ashamed.

Example: She was mortified when she realized she had forgotten her lines during the play.

mortuary

IPA: /ˈmɔːr.tʃuː.əri/

KK: /ˈmɔr.tʃuː.ɛr.i/

adjective

Definition: This word describes things that are connected to death or burial practices.

Example: The mortuary rituals in some cultures are very elaborate and meaningful.

noun

Definition: A place where dead bodies are stored before they are buried or cremated.

Example: The family visited the mortuary to make arrangements for the funeral.

morula

IPA: /məˈruːlə/

KK: /mɔˈruːlə/

noun

Definition: A round mass of cells that forms early in the development of an embryo, created from the division of a fertilized egg before it becomes a blastula.

Example: The morula is an important stage in the early development of an embryo.

mosaicism

IPA: /məʊˈzeɪɪsɪzəm/

KK: /məʊˈzeɪɪsɪzəm/

noun

Definition: A condition where an organism has cells with different genetic makeups, resulting in tissues that are genetically diverse.

Example: Mosaicism can lead to variations in physical traits among cells in the same individual.

motet

IPA: /məʊˈtɛt/

KK: /moʊˈtɛt/

noun

Definition: A type of musical composition that features multiple vocal parts singing together, typically based on a religious text and often performed without instruments.

Example: The choir performed a beautiful motet during the church service.

motherboard

IPA: /ˈmʌðərbɔːrd/

KK: /ˈmʌðərˌbɔrd/

noun

Definition: The main circuit board in a computer that connects all the parts together and allows them to communicate with each other.

Example: The technician replaced the faulty motherboard to fix the computer.

motif

IPA: /moʊˈtiːf/

KK: /moʊˈtiːf/

noun

Definition: A main theme or idea that appears repeatedly in a work of art, literature, or music.

Example: The novel's motif of love and sacrifice is evident throughout the story.

motile

IPA: /ˈmoʊtaɪl/

KK: /ˈmoʊtaɪl/

adjective

Definition: Able to move or capable of movement on its own.

Example: The motile bacteria can swim through the liquid environment.

noun

Definition: A person who experiences thoughts and feelings primarily through actions or movement.

Example: As a motile, she often expressed her emotions through dance and physical activities.

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