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Exam: Cambridge English: C1 Advanced (CAE)

ostensive

IPA: /ɒˈstɛntɪv/

KK: /ɑˈstɛntɪv/

adjective

Definition: Relating to something that is shown or demonstrated clearly, often by giving examples.

Example: The teacher used ostensive definitions to help the students understand the concept better.

ostensively

IPA: /ɒˈstɛnsɪvli/

KK: /ɔˈstɛn.sɪv.li/

adverb

Definition: In a way that is clear and obvious, often used to show something directly or explicitly.

Example: The teacher explained the concept ostensively, using examples that everyone could understand.

ostentation

IPA: /ˌɒs.tənˈteɪ.ʃən/

KK: /ˌɔːstɛnˈteɪʃən/

noun

Definition: A showy display intended to attract attention or admiration, often in a way that seems excessive or pretentious.

Example: The ostentation of the wealthy guests at the party was hard to ignore.

ostentatious

IPA: /ˌɒstənˈteɪʃəs/

KK: /ɔsˈtɛntəˌteɪʃəs/

adjective

Definition: Describing something that is designed to impress or attract notice, often in a way that is excessive or showy.

Example: The celebrity arrived at the party in an ostentatious outfit that drew everyone's attention.

ostentatiously

IPA: /ˌɒstənˈteɪʃəsli/

KK: /ɔːˈstɛntəˌteɪʃəsli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that is meant to attract attention or impress others, often by being overly showy or extravagant.

Example: She dressed ostentatiously for the party, wearing a sparkling gown and flashy jewelry.

osteoblast

IPA: /ˈɒstɪˌblæst/

KK: /ˈɑstɪˌblæst/

noun

Definition: A type of cell that helps create and form bone tissue in the body.

Example: Osteoblasts play a crucial role in the growth and healing of bones.

osteoblastic

IPA: /ˌɒstɪəʊˈblæstɪk/

KK: /ˌɑːstɪoʊˈblæstɪk/

adjective

Definition: Relating to a type of cell that helps form bone.

Example: The osteoblastic activity is crucial for bone growth and repair.

osteoclast

IPA: /ˈɒstiəˌklæst/

KK: /ˈɑː.sti.ə.klæst/

noun

Definition: A type of large cell in the body that breaks down bone tissue, helping to shape and remodel bones during growth and healing.

Example: Osteoclasts play a crucial role in maintaining healthy bone structure by resorbing old bone tissue.

osteoclastic

IPA: /ˈɒstɪəʊˌklæstɪk/

KK: /ˈɑːstɪoʊˌklæstɪk/

adjective

Definition: Relating to a type of cell that breaks down bone tissue.

Example: The osteoclastic activity is essential for bone remodeling.

osteocyte

IPA: /ˈɒstɪəʊsaɪt/

KK: /ˈɑːstɪəˌsaɪt/

noun

Definition: A type of cell found in bone that helps maintain the bone matrix and is located in small spaces within the bone.

Example: Osteocytes play a crucial role in the health and maintenance of bone tissue.

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