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Exam: Cambridge English: C1 Advanced (CAE)

appreciable

IPA: /əˈpriːʃəbl/

KK: /əˈpriːʃəbl/

adjective

Definition: Able to be noticed or measured; significant enough to be worth considering.

Example: There was an appreciable difference in the quality of the two products.

appreciatory

IPA: /əˈpriːʃiətəri/

KK: /əˈpriːʃiətɔːri/

adjective

Definition: Showing gratitude or recognition for something positive or valuable.

Example: She gave an appreciatory nod after receiving the compliment.

apprehend

IPA: /ˌæprɪˈhɛnd/

KK: /æprɪˈhɛnd/

intransitive verb

Definition: To understand or grasp the meaning of something.

Example: It took me a while to apprehend the complex theory in the book.

transitive verb

Definition: To take someone into custody or to understand something clearly.

Example: The police were able to apprehend the suspect after a long chase.

apprehensible

IPA: /ˌæprɪˈhɛnsəbl/

KK: /æprɪˈhɛnsəbl/

adjective

Definition: Able to be understood or grasped mentally.

Example: The instructions were clear and apprehensible, making it easy for everyone to follow them.

apprehensive

IPA: /ˌæprɪˈhɛnsɪv/

KK: /æprɪˈhɛnsɪv/

adjective

Definition: Feeling worried or nervous about what might happen in the future.

Example: She felt apprehensive about starting her new job.

apprenticeship

IPA: /əˈprɛntɪsˌʃɪp/

KK: /əˈprɛntɪsˌʃɪp/

noun

Definition: A period during which a person learns a skill or trade by working for someone who is experienced in that field.

Example: She completed her apprenticeship as a carpenter before starting her own business.

approbation

IPA: /ˌæprəˈbeɪʃən/

KK: /ˌæprəˈbeɪʃən/

noun

Definition: A positive expression of approval or praise for someone or something.

Example: The artist received widespread approbation for her latest exhibition.

approbatory

IPA: /ˌæprəˈboʊtəri/

KK: /ˈæprəˌboʊtəri/

adjective

Definition: Having a tendency to express approval or praise.

Example: The teacher gave an approbatory nod after the student presented his project.

appropriable

IPA: /əˈproʊpriəbl/

KK: /əˈproʊpriəbl/

adjective

Definition: Something that can be taken or used by someone, often referring to resources or funds that can be allocated or assigned.

Example: The appropriable funds will be used for community development projects.

appropriateness

IPA: /əˈproʊpriət.nəs/

KK: /əˈproʊpriət.nəs/

noun

Definition: The quality of being suitable or proper in a particular situation.

Example: The appropriateness of her comments was questioned during the meeting.

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