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Exam: Cambridge English: C1 Advanced (CAE)

pellucid

IPA: /pəˈluːsɪd/

KK: /pəˈluːsɪd/

adjective

Definition: Something that is clear and easy to see through, allowing light to pass without distortion. It can also refer to writing or speech that is easy to understand.

Example: The lake was so pellucid that we could see the fish swimming beneath the surface.

pellucidly

IPA: /pəˈluːsɪdli/

KK: /pəˈluːsɪdli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that is clear and easy to understand.

Example: The teacher explained the concept pellucidly, making it simple for all the students to grasp.

penal

IPA: /ˈpiːnəl/

KK: /ˈpinəl/

adjective

Definition: Related to punishment or laws that impose penalties for breaking rules.

Example: The judge imposed a penal sentence on the offender for his crimes.

penalise

IPA: //ˈpiːnəlaɪz//

KK: /ˈpinəˌlaɪz/

verb

Definition: To impose a punishment or a disadvantage on someone for breaking a rule or law.

Example: The school decided to penalise students who were caught cheating on the exam.

penalised

IPA: /ˈpiːnəlaɪzd/

KK: /ˈpinəˌlaɪzd/

adjective

Definition: Describing someone or something that has been punished or subjected to a penalty.

Example: The player was penalised for breaking the rules during the game.

verb

Definition: To subject someone to a punishment or disadvantage for breaking a rule or law.

Example: The player was penalised for committing a foul during the game.

penality

IPA: /pəˈnælɪti/

KK: /pəˈnælɪti/

noun

Definition: The state of being subject to punishment or penalty.

Example: The penalty for breaking the law can be severe.

penalization

IPA: /ˌpiːnəlaɪˈzeɪʃən/

KK: /ˌpinəˈlaɪzˌeɪʃən/

noun

Definition: The act of punishing someone for breaking a rule or law.

Example: The penalization for speeding can include fines or points on your license.

penalize

IPA: /ˈpiːnəlaɪz/

KK: /ˈpɛnəˌlaɪz/

transitive verb

Definition: To make someone suffer a disadvantage or punishment for breaking a rule or law.

Example: The school decided to penalize students who were caught cheating on the exam.

penally

IPA: /ˈpɛnəli/

KK: /ˈpɛnəli/

adverb

Definition: In a manner that relates to punishment or penalties, often in the context of legal or judicial matters.

Example: The defendant was penalized penally for his actions under the law.

penchant

IPA: /ˈpɛnʃənt/

KK: /ˈpɛnʧənt/

noun

Definition: A strong and lasting liking for something or a tendency to do something.

Example: She has a penchant for classical music and often attends concerts.

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