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Exam: Cambridge English: C1 Advanced (CAE)

pluralize

IPA: /ˈplʊrəlaɪz/

KK: /ˈplʊr.ə.laɪz/

intransitive verb

Definition: To change a word so that it refers to more than one person or thing.

Example: In English, we often pluralize nouns by adding an 's' at the end.

transitive verb

Definition: To change a word so that it refers to more than one person or thing.

Example: In English, you can pluralize most nouns by adding an 's' at the end.

pluripotent

IPA: /ˌplʊə.rɪˈpəʊ.tənt/

KK: /ˌplʊə.rɪˈpoʊ.tənt/

adjective

Definition: Able to develop into many different types of cells, not limited to a specific type or function.

Example: Stem cells are often described as pluripotent because they can become various types of cells in the body.

plutocratically

IPA: /pluˈtɒkrətɪkli/

KK: /pluˈtɒkrətɪkli/

adverb

Definition: In a manner that relates to or is characteristic of a society governed or controlled by the wealthy.

Example: The decisions were made plutocratically, favoring the interests of the rich over the needs of the poor.

pluton

IPA: /ˈpluːtən/

KK: /ˈpluːtən/

noun

Definition: A large mass of rock that forms underground when magma cools and solidifies.

Example: The geologists studied the pluton to understand the area's volcanic history.

plutonic

IPA: //pluˈtɒnɪk//

KK: /pluˈtɑnɪk/

adjective

Definition: Relating to rocks that are formed from magma that cools and solidifies deep beneath the Earth's surface.

Example: Plutonic rocks, such as granite, are formed from magma that cools slowly underground.

plutonium

IPA: /pluˈtoʊniəm/

KK: /pluˈtoʊniəm/

noun

Definition: A heavy, radioactive metal that is used in nuclear reactors and weapons. It is found in small amounts in uranium ores and can be made artificially. It has a long half-life and is harmful to health.

Example: Plutonium is a key material used in the production of nuclear energy.

pluvious

IPA: /ˈpluːviəs/

KK: /ˈpluːviəs/

adjective

Definition: Describing weather that has a lot of rain or is very rainy.

Example: The pluvious season brought much-needed water to the crops.

pneumatically

IPA: /njuːˈmætɪkli/

KK: /njuˈmætɪkli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that involves or relates to the use of air or gas under pressure to create movement or operate machinery.

Example: The machine operates pneumatically, allowing for smoother and more efficient movement of parts.

pneumaticity

IPA: /njuːˈmænɪkɪti/

KK: /njuˈmætɪsɪti/

noun

Definition: The condition of having air-filled spaces or cavities.

Example: The pneumaticity of the structure allows it to be lightweight and buoyant.

pneumatology

IPA: /njuːˌmɛtəˈlɒdʒi/

KK: /nʊˌmætəˈlɑdʒi/

noun

Definition: The study or doctrine related to spiritual beings, particularly focusing on the Holy Spirit and its role in Christianity.

Example: In seminary, we studied pneumatology to understand the nature of the Holy Spirit.

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