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Exam: Cambridge English: C1 Advanced (CAE)

obstinateness

IPA: /ˈɒb.stɪ.nət.nəs/

KK: /ˈɑbstəˌneɪnəs/

noun

Definition: The quality of being stubborn and refusing to change one's mind or actions, even when it may be unreasonable to do so.

Example: His obstinateness made it difficult for him to accept help from others.

obstreperous

IPA: /əbˈstrɛp.ər.əs/

KK: /əbˈstrɛpərəs/

adjective

Definition: Loud and difficult to control, often behaving in a noisy or unruly way.

Example: The obstreperous children made it hard for the teacher to maintain order in the classroom.

obstreperously

IPA: /əbˈstrɛp.ər.əs.li/

KK: /əbˈstrɛpərəsli/

adverb

Definition: In a noisy and difficult to control way; being loud and unruly.

Example: The children were playing obstreperously in the park, making it hard for others to enjoy the quiet.

obstruct

IPA: /əbˈstrʌkt/

KK: /əbˈstrʌkt/

transitive verb

Definition: To block or make it difficult for something to pass or move forward.

Example: The fallen tree obstructed the road, making it hard for cars to get through.

obstruction

IPA: /əbˈstrʌkʃən/

KK: /əbˈstrʌkʃən/

noun

Definition: Something that blocks or gets in the way of progress or movement.

Example: The fallen tree was an obstruction on the road, making it difficult for cars to pass.

obstructive

IPA: /əbˈstrʌktɪv/

KK: /əbˈstrʌktɪv/

adjective

Definition: Causing a blockage or making it difficult for something to happen or move.

Example: The obstructive behavior of the traffic made it hard for the emergency vehicles to reach the scene.

obtrude

IPA: /əbˈtruːd/

KK: /əbˈtruːd/

intransitive verb

Definition: To force oneself into a situation or to become noticeable in a way that is unwelcome or unwanted.

Example: He tends to obtrude his opinions during discussions, even when they are not asked for.

transitive verb

Definition: To push or force something forward or into a place where it is unwelcome or unwanted.

Example: He did not mean to obtrude his opinions on others during the discussion.

obtrusion

IPA: /əbˈtruːʒən/

KK: /əbˈtruːʒən/

noun

Definition: An act of interfering or intruding into a space or situation where one is not welcome.

Example: The obtrusion of the new building into the historic district caused a lot of controversy.

obtrusive

IPA: /əbˈtruːsɪv/

KK: /əbˈtruːsɪv/

adjective

Definition: Something that stands out too much or is too noticeable, often in a way that is unwelcome or annoying.

Example: The obtrusive advertisements made it hard to enjoy the view.

obtrusiveness

IPA: /əbˈtruːsɪvnəs/

KK: /əbˈtruːsɪvnəs/

noun

Definition: The quality of being noticeable in a way that is unwelcome or intrusive.

Example: Her obtrusiveness made it difficult for others to express their opinions freely.

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