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Exam: Cambridge English: C1 Advanced (CAE)

parse

IPA: /pɑːrs/

KK: /pɑrs/

intransitive verb

Definition: To be able to be analyzed or broken down into parts, especially in the context of language or data.

Example: The complex sentence does not parse easily for beginners.

noun

Definition: A result or instance of analyzing a string or text to understand its structure and meaning.

Example: The parse of the sentence revealed its grammatical structure.

transitive verb

Definition: To analyze or break down something into its parts to understand it better, especially in the context of language or data.

Example: The software can parse the text to identify different parts of speech.

parsec

IPA: /ˈpɑːsɛk/

KK: /ˈpɑrsɛk/

noun

Definition: A unit of distance used in astronomy, equal to about 3.26 light-years, which is based on the apparent shift of stars as seen from different positions in Earth's orbit.

Example: The nearest star to Earth is about 4.24 parsecs away.

parsimonious

IPA: /ˌpɑːrsɪˈmoʊniəs/

KK: /ˌpɑr.sɪˈmoʊ.ni.əs/

adjective

Definition: Someone who is very careful with money and does not like to spend it, often to an extreme degree.

Example: His parsimonious nature made it difficult for him to enjoy life, as he always worried about saving money.

parsimoniously

IPA: /pɑːrˈsɪməˌnəsli/

KK: /pɑrˈsɪməˌnəsli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that is very careful with money or resources, often to the point of being stingy or frugal.

Example: She spent her money parsimoniously, always looking for the best deals.

parsimony

IPA: /ˈpɑːrsɪmoʊni/

KK: /ˈpɑr.sɪ.mə.ni/

noun

Definition: The quality of being very careful with money or resources, often to the point of being stingy or excessively frugal.

Example: His parsimony made it difficult for him to enjoy life, as he always worried about spending money.

parsing

IPA: /ˈpɑːrsɪŋ/

KK: /ˈpɑrsɪŋ/

noun

Definition: The process of analyzing a sentence or text to understand its structure and meaning.

Example: The parsing of the complex sentence helped the students understand its grammatical components.

verb

Definition: To analyze a sentence or data structure by breaking it down into its parts to understand its meaning or function.

Example: The software is parsing the data to extract useful information.

parthenogenesis

IPA: /ˌpɑːrθəˈnəʊdʒənɪs/

KK: /pɑrˌθɛnəˈdʒɛnɪs/

noun

Definition: A type of reproduction where an egg develops into a new organism without being fertilized, often seen in some insects and lower plants.

Example: Some species of bees reproduce through parthenogenesis, allowing them to create new individuals without mating.

parthenogenetic

IPA: /ˌpɑːrθənəʊdʒəˈnɛtɪk/

KK: /pɑrˌθɛnəʊdʒəˈnɛtɪk/

adjective

Definition: Relating to a type of reproduction where an organism develops from an unfertilized egg, without the need for fertilization by a male.

Example: Some species of lizards can reproduce in a parthenogenetic manner, giving birth to offspring without mating.

parthenogenic

IPA: /ˌpɑːrθəˈnəʊdʒɛnɪk/

KK: /pɑrˌθɛnəˈdʒɛnɪk/

adjective

Definition: Relating to a type of reproduction where an egg develops into an organism without fertilization by a male.

Example: Some species of lizards are known to reproduce in a parthenogenic manner, producing offspring without mating.

partiality

IPA: /ˌpɑːrˈʃiːəlɪti/

KK: /ˌpɑːrˈʃiːəlɪti/

noun

Definition: A strong preference or bias towards something or someone, often leading to unfair treatment of others.

Example: Her partiality for chocolate ice cream is well known among her friends.

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