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Exam: Cambridge English: C1 Advanced (CAE)

arabinoside

IPA: /əˈræbɪnoʊsaɪd/

KK: /əˈræbɪnoʊsaɪd/

noun

Definition: A type of compound that releases arabinose when it is broken down by water.

Example: The scientist studied the effects of arabinoside on cell growth.

arabize

IPA: /ˈærəˌbaɪz/

KK: /ˈærəˌbaɪz/

verb

Definition: To make someone or something adopt Arabic customs, language, or culture.

Example: The government aimed to arabize the region by promoting the Arabic language in schools.

arachnid

IPA: /əˈræk.nɪd/

KK: /əˈræk.nɪd/

noun

Definition: A type of animal that includes spiders, scorpions, mites, and ticks. They have eight legs and a body divided into two main parts.

Example: The spider is an example of an arachnid.

arachnoid

IPA: /əˈræk.nɔɪd/

KK: /əˈræk.nɔɪd/

adjective

Definition: Relating to a thin, delicate membrane that surrounds the brain and spinal cord, or resembling arachnids, which are spider-like creatures.

Example: The arachnoid layer protects the brain and spinal cord from injury.

noun

Definition: A thin, delicate membrane that surrounds the brain and spinal cord, located between two other membranes called the pia mater and dura mater.

Example: The doctor explained that the arachnoid is one of the protective layers around the brain.

arachnological

IPA: /əˌræk.nəˈlɒdʒ.ɪ.kəl/

KK: /əˌræk.nəˈlɒdʒ.ɪ.kəl/

adjective

Definition: Relating to the study of spiders and other arachnids.

Example: The arachnological research revealed new species of spiders in the rainforest.

arachnologist

IPA: /əˈræk.nə.lɒ.dʒɪst/

KK: /əˈræk.nə.lɪ.dʒɪst/

noun

Definition: A person who studies spiders and related creatures.

Example: The arachnologist discovered a new species of spider in the rainforest.

arachnology

IPA: /əˌræk.nəˈlɒ.dʒi/

KK: /əˌræk.nəˈlɑː.dʒi/

noun

Definition: The branch of science that focuses on the study of spiders and other arachnids, which are a class of joint-legged invertebrates.

Example: She decided to pursue a career in arachnology because of her fascination with spiders.

aragonitic

IPA: /ˌærəˈɡɒnɪtɪk/

KK: /ˌærəˈɡɒnɪtɪk/

adjective

Definition: Relating to or made of a type of mineral called aragonite, which is a form of calcium carbonate.

Example: The shells of some marine organisms are aragonitic, giving them a unique structure.

arbiter

IPA: /ˈɑːrbɪtər/

KK: /ˈɑːr.bɪ.tər/

noun

Definition: A person who is chosen to make a decision or judgment in a disagreement or dispute.

Example: The arbiter settled the argument between the two parties fairly.

arbitrable

IPA: /ˈɑːrbɪtrəbl/

KK: /ˈɑːrbɪtrəbl/

adjective

Definition: Suitable for being decided by an arbitrator, often in legal or dispute resolution contexts.

Example: The contract included an arbitrable clause that allowed disputes to be settled outside of court.

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