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Exam: Cambridge English: C1 Advanced (CAE)

professorate

IPA: /prəˈfɛsəˌrāt/

KK: /prəˈfɛsərət/

noun

Definition: The position or role of a professor, often associated with teaching and academic responsibilities at a college or university.

Example: After years of hard work, she finally achieved the professorate at her university.

professorial

IPA: /prəˈfɛsəriəl/

KK: /prəˈfɛsəriəl/

adjective

Definition: Relating to or typical of a professor, especially in terms of their role, behavior, or style of teaching.

Example: The professor gave a professorial lecture that was both informative and engaging.

professorially

IPA: /prəˈfɛsəˌriəli/

KK: /prəˈfɛsəˌriəli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that is characteristic of a professor, often involving teaching or academic authority.

Example: She explained the complex topic professorially, making it easier for the students to understand.

professoriat

IPA: /prəˈfɛsəriət/

KK: /prəˈfɛsəriət/

noun

Definition: A group of teachers or professors at a college or university, or the position and responsibilities of being a professor.

Example: The professoriate plays a crucial role in shaping the academic environment of the university.

professoriate

IPA: /prəˈfɛsəˌrɪət/

KK: /prəˈfɛsərɪət/

noun

Definition: A group of college or university teachers who hold the title of professor.

Example: The professoriate plays a crucial role in shaping the academic environment of universities.

professorship

IPA: /prəˈfɛsərʃɪp/

KK: /prəˈfɛsərˌʃɪp/

noun

Definition: The position or role of a professor at a college or university, often involving teaching and research responsibilities.

Example: After many years of hard work, she finally achieved her professorship at the university.

proffer

IPA: /ˈprɒfər/

KK: /ˈprɒfər/

noun

Definition: The act of offering something to someone, usually in a formal or polite way.

Example: His proffer of assistance was greatly appreciated by the team.

transitive verb

Definition: To offer something to someone for them to accept or reject.

Example: She decided to proffer her assistance to the team during the project.

proficient

IPA: /prəˈfɪʃənt/

KK: /prəˈfɪʃənt/

adjective

Definition: Having a high level of skill or knowledge in a particular area or subject.

Example: She is proficient in three languages and can translate documents easily.

noun

Definition: A person who is very skilled or knowledgeable in a particular area or subject.

Example: She is a proficient in computer programming, able to solve complex problems quickly.

proficiently

IPA: /prəˈfɪʃəntli/

KK: /prəˈfɪʃəntli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that shows skill and competence in doing something.

Example: She completed the project proficiently, impressing her manager with her skills.

profiteering

IPA: /ˌprɒfɪˈtɪərɪŋ/

KK: /prɒfɪˈtɪrɪŋ/

noun

Definition: The act of making excessive profits, often in an unfair or unethical way, especially during times of crisis or shortage.

Example: The company was accused of profiteering during the pandemic by raising prices on essential goods.

verb

Definition: To make excessive profits, especially in a way that exploits a situation or takes advantage of others.

Example: During the crisis, some businesses engaged in profiteering by raising prices on essential goods.

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