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Exam: Cambridge English: C1 Advanced (CAE)

preparedly

IPA: /prɪˈpɛrdədli/

KK: /prɪˈpɛrdədli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that shows readiness or preparation.

Example: She approached the interview preparedly, having practiced her answers beforehand.

prepense

IPA: /prɪˈpɛns/

KK: /prɪˈpɛns/

adjective

Definition: Thought about or planned in advance, especially in a deliberate way.

Example: The crime was committed with malice prepense, showing that it was carefully planned.

preponderance

IPA: /prɪˈpɒndərəns/

KK: /prɪˈpɒndərəns/

noun

Definition: A greater amount or influence of something compared to others.

Example: The preponderance of evidence suggested that he was guilty.

preponderancy

IPA: /prɪˈpɒndərənsɪ/

KK: /prɪˈpɒndərənsɪ/

noun

Definition: A state or condition of being greater in number, quantity, or importance than others.

Example: The preponderancy of evidence suggested that the defendant was guilty.

preponderant

IPA: /prɪˈpɒndərənt/

KK: /prɪˈpɒndərənt/

adjective

Definition: Having more weight, importance, or influence than others.

Example: The preponderant evidence led the jury to a quick decision.

preponderantly

IPA: /prɪˈpɒndərəntli/

KK: /prɪˈpɒndərəntli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that is greater in amount, importance, or influence than others.

Example: The team preponderantly focused on improving their defense during the game.

preponderate

IPA: /prɪˈpɒndəreɪt/

KK: /prɪˈpɒndəreɪt/

adjective

Definition: Having greater importance, influence, or power than others.

Example: In the debate, her preponderate arguments swayed the audience.

intransitive verb

Definition: To be greater in amount, importance, or influence than something else.

Example: In the debate, her arguments seemed to preponderate over those of her opponent.

preponderation

IPA: /prɪˌpɒndəˈreɪʃən/

KK: /prɪˌpɒndəˈreɪʃən/

noun

Definition: The state of having greater weight, influence, or importance compared to something else.

Example: The preponderation of evidence led the jury to a quick decision.

preposition

IPA: /ˌprɛpəˈzɪʃən/

KK: /prɛpəˈzɪʃən/

noun

Definition: A type of word that usually comes before a noun to show how that noun relates to other words in a sentence.

Example: In the sentence 'The book is on the table', the word 'on' is a preposition.

transitive verb

Definition: To place something in a specific position ahead of time, often for military or strategic purposes.

Example: The troops were prepositioned near the border to prepare for the operation.

prepositional

IPA: /ˌprɛpəˈzɪʃənl/

KK: /prɪˈpɒzɪʃənl/

adjective

Definition: This word describes something that is connected to or used with a preposition, which is a word that shows the relationship between a noun or pronoun and other words in a sentence.

Example: In the sentence, the prepositional phrase "in the park" shows where the action takes place.

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