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Exam: Cambridge English: C1 Advanced (CAE)

outgassing

IPA: //aʊtˈɡæsɪŋ//

KK: /aʊtˈɡæsɪŋ/

noun

Definition: The slow release of gas from a solid or liquid, particularly into the atmosphere of a planet.

Example: The outgassing from the volcano contributed to the formation of the atmosphere.

verb

Definition: To release gas from a material, especially when it is heated or under certain conditions.

Example: The new paint may outgas harmful chemicals for a few days after application.

outgo

IPA: /ˈaʊtɡoʊ/

KK: /aʊtˈgoʊ/

noun

Definition: An amount of money that is spent or the process of spending money.

Example: The company's outgo increased significantly this year due to new investments.

transitive verb

Definition: To go beyond a limit or to exceed something.

Example: The expenses will outgo the budget if we are not careful.

outlandish

IPA: //aʊtˈlændɪʃ//

KK: /aʊtˈlændɪʃ/

adjective

Definition: Something that is very unusual or strange, often in a way that is shocking or hard to believe.

Example: Her outlandish outfit turned heads at the party.

outlandishness

IPA: //aʊtˈlændɪʃnəs//

KK: /aʊtˈlændɪʃnəs/

noun

Definition: The quality of being very strange or unusual, often in a way that is shocking or difficult to accept.

Example: The outlandishness of his ideas made everyone question his sanity.

outlawry

IPA: /ˈaʊtˌlɔːri/

KK: /aʊtˌlɔːri/

noun

Definition: The state of being declared an outlaw, meaning someone is not protected by the law and can be punished without legal consequences.

Example: The outlawry of the rebel leader led to a manhunt across the country.

outlier

IPA: /ˈaʊtˌlaɪər/

KK: /aʊtˌlaɪər/

noun

Definition: A value or item that is significantly different from the others in a group, often making analysis or comparison difficult.

Example: In the data set, the outlier skewed the results of the analysis.

outmoded

IPA: //aʊtˈmoʊdɪd//

KK: /aʊtˈmoʊdɪd/

adjective

Definition: No longer useful or popular; something that is outdated or not in style anymore.

Example: Many people consider flip phones to be outmoded compared to smartphones.

outre

IPA: /aʊˈtreɪ/

KK: /aʊˈtreɪ/

adjective

Definition: Describing something that is unconventional or outside the norm, often in a shocking or extreme way.

Example: The artist's outre style challenged traditional views of beauty.

ovariole

IPA: /oʊˈværiˌoʊl/

KK: /oʊˈværiˌoʊl/

noun

Definition: A small tube that is part of the reproductive system in many insects, specifically involved in the production of eggs.

Example: The scientist studied the ovariole to understand how insects reproduce.

overabundance

IPA: /ˌoʊvərəˈbʌndəns/

KK: /oʊvərəˈbʌndəns/

noun

Definition: A situation where there is more of something than is necessary or wanted; an excess.

Example: The garden was filled with an overabundance of flowers this spring.

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