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Exam: Cambridge English: C1 Advanced (CAE)

pronouncer

IPA: /prəˈnaʊnsər/

KK: /prəˈnaʊnsər/

noun

Definition: A person who pronounces words or sounds, often in a specific way or for teaching purposes.

Example: The teacher acted as a pronouncer during the spelling bee.

pronouncing

IPA: /prəˈnaʊn.sɪŋ/

KK: /prəˈnaʊn.sɪŋ/

adjective

Definition: Connected to the way words are spoken or articulated.

Example: The teacher used a pronouncing dictionary to help students with their speech.

pronucleus

IPA: /prəˈnjuːklɪəs/

KK: /prəˈnuːkliəs/

noun

Definition: The single nucleus found in a male or female gamete, such as an egg or sperm, before it merges with another gamete during fertilization.

Example: The pronucleus is essential for the process of fertilization, as it contains the genetic material from the gamete.

pronunciamento

IPA: /prəˌnʌnsiəˈmɛntoʊ/

KK: /prəˌnʌnsiəˈmɛntoʊ/

noun

Definition: An official statement or announcement made by someone in authority.

Example: The government issued a pronunciamento regarding the new policy changes.

pronunciation

IPA: /prəˌnʌnsiˈeɪʃən/

KK: /prəˌnʌnsiˈeɪʃən/

noun

Definition: The way in which a word is spoken or pronounced, including the sounds and accents used.

Example: Her pronunciation of the word was clear and easy to understand.

pronunciational

IPA: /prəˌnʌnʃiˈeɪʃənl/

KK: /prəˌnʌnʃiˈeɪʃənl/

adjective

Definition: This word describes something that is connected to the way words are pronounced.

Example: The teacher focused on the pronunciational aspects of the language during the lesson.

proof

IPA: //pruːf//

KK: /pruf/

adjective

Definition: Able to resist or withstand something, often used in combination with other words to describe specific types of resistance, such as against water or fire.

Example: The fireproof material kept the building safe during the blaze.

intransitive verb

Definition: To undergo a process of fermentation or rising, especially in baking, where dough becomes light and airy.

Example: The dough needs to proof for at least an hour before baking.

noun

Definition: Evidence or information that shows something is true or valid.

Example: She provided proof of her identity by showing her passport.

transitive verb

Definition: To make something resistant to a particular condition or to prepare something for use, often by treating it in a specific way.

Example: The company decided to proof the fabric to prevent it from shrinking in the wash.

proofread

IPA: //ˈpruːfˌriːd//

KK: /ˈpruːfˌriːd/

intransitive verb

Definition: To read written material carefully to find and correct mistakes in spelling, grammar, or punctuation.

Example: Before submitting the report, I need to proofread it for any errors.

transitive verb

Definition: To read a text carefully to find and correct mistakes in spelling, grammar, or punctuation.

Example: Before submitting the report, I need to proofread it for any errors.

proofreader

IPA: /ˈpruːfˌriːdə/

KK: /ˈpruːfˌriːdər/

noun

Definition: A person whose job is to check written text for errors in grammar, spelling, and punctuation before it is published or printed.

Example: The proofreader found several mistakes in the manuscript before it went to print.

propaedeutic

IPA: /ˌproʊpəˈdjuːtɪk/

KK: /proʊpəˈdjuːtɪk/

adjective

Definition: Relating to introductory teaching or instruction that prepares someone for further study or knowledge.

Example: The propaedeutic course helped students understand the basics before they advanced to more complex subjects.

noun

Definition: A type of instruction or study that prepares someone for more advanced learning or knowledge in a specific field.

Example: The propaedeutic course helped students understand the basics before they moved on to more complex subjects.

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