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Exam: Cambridge English: C1 Advanced (CAE)

obsequious

IPA: /əbˈsiːkwiəs/

KK: /əbˈsiːkwiəs/

adjective

Definition: Showing too much willingness to serve or please someone, often in a way that seems insincere or overly eager.

Example: The obsequious assistant always agreed with his boss, hoping to gain favor.

obsequiously

IPA: /əbˈsiːkwiəsli/

KK: /əbˈsiːkwiəsli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that shows too much willingness to serve or please someone, often in a flattering or insincere manner.

Example: He obsequiously agreed with everything the boss said, hoping to gain favor.

obsequiousness

IPA: /əbˈsiːkwiəsnəs/

KK: /əbˈsiːkwiəsnəs/

noun

Definition: The quality of being overly eager to please or serve someone, often in a way that is insincere or excessive.

Example: His obsequiousness towards his boss made his colleagues uncomfortable.

observability

IPA: /əˌbˈzɜːrvəˈbɪləti/

KK: /əbˈzɜrvəˌbɪlɪti/

noun

Definition: A way to describe how easily something can be seen or noticed.

Example: The observability of the system allows engineers to quickly identify issues.

observable

IPA: /əˈbˈzɜːrvəbl/

KK: /əbˈzɜrvəbl/

adjective

Definition: Something that can be seen or noticed; it is noticeable or worthy of attention.

Example: The changes in the weather were observable over the course of the week.

noun

Definition: A characteristic or quality that can be seen or measured directly.

Example: The observable of the experiment was the change in temperature over time.

observational

IPA: /ˌɒbzəˈveɪʃənl/

KK: /ˌɑːbzərˈveɪʃənl/

adjective

Definition: Related to the act of watching or noticing something carefully, often for scientific or analytical purposes.

Example: The researchers conducted an observational study to gather data on animal behavior.

observationally

IPA: /ˌɒbzəˈveɪʃənəli/

KK: /ˌɑːbzərˈveɪʃənəli/

adverb

Definition: In a manner that involves watching or observing something carefully to gather information or data.

Example: The scientists studied the behavior of the animals observationally to understand their social interactions.

obsolesce

IPA: /ˌɒb.səˈlɛs/

KK: /ɑbˈsɒləs/

intransitive verb

Definition: To go through a process where something becomes outdated or no longer used.

Example: Many technologies tend to obsolesce as new innovations are introduced.

obsolescence

IPA: /ˌɑb.səˈlɛs.əns/

KK: /ɑbˈsɑləsəns/

noun

Definition: The process or state of something becoming outdated or no longer useful.

Example: The rapid advancement of technology has led to the obsolescence of many traditional jobs.

obsolescent

IPA: /ˌɒb.səˈlɛs.ənt/

KK: /ˌɑb səˈlɛs ənt/

adjective

Definition: Describing something that is becoming outdated or no longer useful.

Example: Many technologies are obsolescent due to rapid advancements in the field.

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