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Exam: Cambridge English: C1 Advanced (CAE)

aphasic

IPA: /əˈfeɪzɪk/

KK: /əˈfeɪzɪk/

adjective

Definition: Relating to a condition that affects a person's ability to communicate, often due to brain damage.

Example: The aphasic patient struggled to find the right words during the therapy session.

noun

Definition: A person who has difficulty speaking or understanding language due to a brain injury or illness.

Example: The aphasic struggled to find the right words during the conversation.

apheresis

IPA: /əˈfɪərəsɪs/

KK: /əˈfɪrəsɪs/

noun

Definition: A medical procedure where blood is taken from a donor, separated into its parts, and some parts are kept while the rest is returned to the donor.

Example: During apheresis, the doctor collected the plasma from the donor's blood.

aphonia

IPA: /əˈfoʊniə/

KK: /əˈfoʊniə/

noun

Definition: A condition where a person loses their ability to speak, often due to illness or injury affecting the vocal cords.

Example: After the surgery, she experienced aphonia and could only communicate by whispering.

aphonic

IPA: /əˈfɒnɪk/

KK: /əˈfɒnɪk/

adjective

Definition: Describing a state of being without voice or sound, often referring to someone who cannot speak or is very quiet.

Example: After losing his voice, he felt aphonic and could only communicate through gestures.

aphorise

IPA: /ˈæf.ə.raɪz/

KK: /ˈæfərˌaɪz/

verb

Definition: To express a general truth or principle in a concise and memorable way.

Example: He likes to aphorise his thoughts to make them more impactful.

aphorism

IPA: /ˈæf.ə.rɪ.zəm/

KK: /ˈæfərɪzəm/

noun

Definition: A short and clever saying that expresses a general truth or principle.

Example: The aphorism 'Actions speak louder than words' reminds us that what we do is more important than what we say.

aphorist

IPA: /ˈæfərɪst/

KK: /ˈæfərɪst/

noun

Definition: A person who creates short, clever statements that express a general truth or principle.

Example: The aphorist shared his thoughts on life through witty and insightful sayings.

aphoristic

IPA: /ˌæf.əˈrɪs.tɪk/

KK: /æfɔˈrɪstɪk/

adjective

Definition: Relating to short, clever sayings that express a general truth or principle.

Example: His writing is known for its aphoristic style, often conveying deep insights in just a few words.

aphoristically

IPA: /ˌæf.əˈrɪs.tɪ.kli/

KK: /æfərˈɪstɪkli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that expresses a general truth or principle, often in a concise and witty manner.

Example: She spoke aphoristically, sharing wise sayings that made everyone think.

aphorize

IPA: /ˈæf.ə.raɪz/

KK: /ˈæfərˌaɪz/

intransitive verb

Definition: To speak or write in a way that uses short, clever statements that express a general truth or principle.

Example: He tends to aphorize during his lectures, making his points memorable.

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