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Exam: Cambridge English: C1 Advanced (CAE)

pneumograph

IPA: /ˈnjuːməˌɡrɑːf/

KK: /ˈnjuːməˌɡrɑːf/

noun

Definition: A device that measures and records the movements of the chest while breathing.

Example: The doctor used a pneumograph to monitor the patient's breathing patterns during the test.

pneumonectomy

IPA: /njuːˈmoʊnɛktəmi/

KK: /njuməˈnɛktəmi/

noun

Definition: A surgical procedure to remove all or part of a lung.

Example: The doctor recommended a pneumonectomy to treat the patient's severe lung disease.

podiatry

IPA: /pəˈdaɪətri/

KK: /pəˈdaɪətri/

noun

Definition: This is a field of medicine focused on treating and caring for the feet and their related conditions.

Example: She decided to visit a specialist in podiatry for her foot pain.

poesy

IPA: /ˈpoʊ.ɪ.zi/

KK: /ˈpoʊ.ɪ.zi/

noun

Definition: The art or practice of creating poems, or the poems themselves.

Example: She expressed her feelings through her poesy, capturing the beauty of nature in words.

poetaster

IPA: //ˈpoʊɪˌtæstər//

KK: /ˈpoʊɪˌtæstər/

noun

Definition: A person who writes poetry that is considered to be of low quality or not serious.

Example: Despite his efforts, many critics labeled him a poetaster for his simplistic verses.

poetic

IPA: /pəʊˈɛtɪk/

KK: /pəʊˈɛtɪk/

adjective

Definition: Having qualities that are typical of poetry, such as beauty, imagination, or emotional expression.

Example: The sunset was so beautiful that it felt almost poetic.

noun

Definition: The study or practice of writing poetry, focusing on its forms, techniques, and meanings.

Example: In her literature class, she learned about poetic and its various styles.

poetical

IPA: //pəʊˈɛtɪkəl//

KK: /ˈpoʊɪtɪkəl/

adjective

Definition: Relating to or having the qualities of poetry, often characterized by imagination and beauty.

Example: The poetical language used in her writing painted vivid images in the reader's mind.

poetically

IPA: /pəʊˈɛtɪkli/

KK: /ˈpoʊɪtɪkli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that expresses feelings or ideas beautifully, often using imaginative language.

Example: She spoke poetically about her dreams and aspirations.

poeticalness

IPA: //pəʊˈɛtɪkəl.nəs//

KK: /ˈpoʊɪtɪkəlnəs/

noun

Definition: The quality or state of being related to poetry or having poetic qualities.

Example: The poeticalness of her writing captivated the audience.

poeticism

IPA: /pəʊˈɛtɪsɪzəm/

KK: /pəˈɛtɪsɪzəm/

noun

Definition: A style of expression in writing or speech that is overly elaborate, clichéd, or artificial, often lacking genuine emotion or creativity.

Example: The author's use of poeticism made the poem feel less authentic and more like a collection of tired phrases.

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