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Exam: Cambridge English: C1 Advanced (CAE)

notwithstanding

IPA: /nɒtˈwɪθˌstændɪŋ/

KK: /nɑtˈwɪθˌstændɪŋ/

adverb

Definition: In spite of; despite something that has been mentioned or is known.

Example: She decided to go for a walk, notwithstanding the rain.

conjunction

Definition: In spite of something; even though something is true or happens.

Example: Notwithstanding the rain, we decided to go for a walk.

preposition

Definition: In spite of something; despite something.

Example: The event continued, notwithstanding the bad weather.

noumenal

IPA: /ˈnuːmənəl/

KK: /ˈnuːmənəl/

adjective

Definition: Relating to things as they exist independently of perception or experience.

Example: The philosopher discussed the noumenal world, which is beyond human understanding.

noun

IPA: /naʊn/

KK: /naʊn/

noun

Definition: A word that names a person, place, thing, quality, or action. Nouns can be subjects or objects in sentences and can be singular or plural.

Example: The word 'dog' is a noun that refers to an animal.

nouveau

IPA: /nuˈvoʊ/

KK: /nuˈvoʊ/

adjective

Definition: Something that is new and different, often in a fashionable or modern way.

Example: The restaurant offers a nouveau twist on traditional dishes.

nova

IPA: /ˈnoʊ.və/

KK: /ˈnoʊvə/

noun

Definition: A type of star that becomes very bright for a short time and then slowly dims back to its normal brightness over weeks or years.

Example: Astronomers observed a nova that lit up the night sky for several weeks before fading away.

novel

IPA: /ˈnɒvəl/

KK: /ˈnɑvəl/

adjective

Definition: Something that is original, new, or different from what has been seen or used before.

Example: The artist's novel approach to painting captivated everyone at the gallery.

noun

Definition: A long story written in prose that describes fictional events and characters, often exploring human experiences and emotions.

Example: She spent the whole weekend reading a captivating novel about adventure and friendship.

novelise

IPA: /ˈnɒv.əlaɪz/

KK: /ˈnɒv.əl.aɪz/

verb

Definition: To change something into a story or book, especially a fictional one.

Example: The author decided to novelise her experiences into a captivating story.

novelistic

IPA: /nəˈvɛlɪstɪk/

KK: /nɑːˈvɛlɪstɪk/

adjective

Definition: Relating to or characteristic of novels, often describing a style or approach that is typical of narrative fiction.

Example: The author's novelistic style captivated readers with its rich detail and complex characters.

novelistically

IPA: /nəˈvɛlɪstɪkli/

KK: /nəˈvɛlɪstɪkli/

adverb

Definition: In a manner that resembles or relates to the style of a novel, often involving detailed storytelling or character development.

Example: She described the events novelistically, bringing the characters to life with vivid details.

novelization

IPA: /ˌnɒv.əl.aɪˈzeɪ.ʃən/

KK: /ˈnɑvəlɪˌzeɪʃən/

noun

Definition: A written work that adapts a story from another medium, like a movie or a play, into a novel format.

Example: The novelization of the popular film added new scenes and character development.

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