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Exam: Cambridge English: C1 Advanced (CAE)

necessity

IPA: /nəˈsɛsɪti/

KK: /nəˈsɛsɪti/

noun

Definition: A pressing need or something that is essential for living, such as food, clothing, and shelter.

Example: Water is a necessity for all living beings.

necrological

IPA: /nɛkˈrɒlədʒɪkəl/

KK: /nɛkˈrɒlədʒɪkəl/

adjective

Definition: Relating to a list of people who have died, often published in a book or article.

Example: The necrological section of the newspaper listed the names of those who had passed away that month.

necrologist

IPA: /nɪˈkrɒlədʒɪst/

KK: /nɛˈkrɑlədʒɪst/

noun

Definition: A person who creates a list of people who have died, often including brief biographies or obituaries.

Example: The necrologist published a detailed account of notable figures who passed away last year.

necrology

IPA: /nɪˈkrɒlədʒi/

KK: /nɛˈkrɑlədʒi/

noun

Definition: A list or record of people who have died, often including details about their lives and contributions.

Example: The newspaper published a necrology that honored the lives of those who passed away last year.

necrophagous

IPA: /nɛkˈroʊfɪgəs/

KK: /nɛkroʊˈfeɪgəs/

adjective

Definition: Relating to organisms that feed on dead bodies or decaying flesh.

Example: Certain insects are necrophagous, helping to break down dead animals.

necrophilic

IPA: /nɛkrəˈfɪlɪk/

KK: /nɛkrəˈfɪlɪk/

adjective

Definition: Relating to a sexual attraction to corpses.

Example: The film explored themes of necrophilic obsession in a disturbing way.

necropsy

IPA: /nɛˈkrɒpsi/

KK: /nɛˈkrɒpsi/

noun

Definition: A medical examination of a dead animal to determine the cause of death.

Example: The veterinarian performed a necropsy to find out why the animal had died.

verb

Definition: To perform an examination of a dead body to determine the cause of death.

Example: The veterinarian decided to necropsy the animal to find out what had caused its sudden death.

necrosis

IPA: /nɪˈkroʊsɪs/

KK: /nɪˈkroʊsɪs/

noun

Definition: The death of cells or tissues in a specific area of the body due to injury or disease.

Example: The doctor explained that necrosis can occur after a severe injury to the tissue.

necrotic

IPA: /nɪˈkrɒtɪk/

KK: /nɛˈkrɒtɪk/

adjective

Definition: Relating to the death of tissue in the body, often due to injury or disease.

Example: The doctor explained that the necrotic tissue needed to be removed to promote healing.

necrotizing

IPA: /nɛkroʊˈtaɪzɪŋ/

KK: /nɛkroʊtaɪzɪŋ/

adjective

Definition: Causing the death of cells or tissues in the body.

Example: The doctor diagnosed the patient with necrotizing fasciitis, a serious infection that destroys skin and tissue.

verb

Definition: To cause tissue death in a part of the body, often due to infection or lack of blood flow.

Example: The doctor explained that the infection was necrotizing the surrounding tissue.

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