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Exam: Cambridge English: C1 Advanced (CAE)

pseudoscience

IPA: //ˈsuːdoʊˌsaɪəns//

KK: /ˈsuːdoʊˌsaɪəns/

noun

Definition: A belief or practice that claims to be scientific but lacks evidence and cannot be tested or proven.

Example: Many people are misled by pseudoscience that promises quick fixes without real scientific support.

pseudoscientist

IPA: //ˌsuːdəʊˈsaɪəntɪst//

KK: /ˈsuːdoʊˌsaɪəntɪst/

noun

Definition: A person who claims to use scientific methods and principles but whose beliefs or practices are not based on scientific evidence.

Example: Many people are misled by the claims of a pseudoscientist who presents false information as fact.

psilocin

IPA: //sɪˈloʊsɪn//

KK: /sɪˈloʊsɪn/

noun

Definition: A strong substance that causes hallucinations, which is chemically related to another compound called psilocybin.

Example: Psilocin is known for its psychoactive effects when consumed.

psychasthenic

IPA: /sɪkˈæθənɪk/

KK: /sɪkˈæθənɪk/

noun

Definition: A person who experiences a mental condition characterized by anxiety, obsessive thoughts, and compulsive behavior.

Example: The psychasthenic often struggles with feelings of doubt and insecurity.

psyche

IPA: /ˈsaɪki/

KK: /saɪki/

noun

Definition: The mind or soul of a person, often associated with thoughts, feelings, and emotions.

Example: She studied the human psyche to understand behavior better.

verb

Definition: Not a valid English word.

Example: Not available.

psychiatric

IPA: /ˌsaɪˈkaɪətrɪk/

KK: /saɪˈkaɪətrɪk/

adjective

Definition: Related to the branch of medicine that deals with mental health and disorders.

Example: She is receiving psychiatric treatment for her anxiety.

psychiatrically

IPA: /saɪˈkaɪətrɪkli/

KK: /saiˈkaɪətrɪkli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that relates to the treatment of mental health issues or the study of the mind.

Example: The patient was treated psychiatrically to address his mental health concerns.

psychiatry

IPA: /saɪˈkaɪətri/

KK: /saɪˈkaɪətri/

noun

Definition: This is a field of medicine focused on understanding and treating mental health issues, including emotional and behavioral problems.

Example: She decided to pursue a career in psychiatry to help those struggling with mental health challenges.

psychoacoustic

IPA: //ˌsaɪkoʊəˈkuːstɪk//

KK: /saɪkoʊəˈkuːstɪk/

adjective

Definition: Relating to the study of how humans perceive sound and the psychological effects of sound on people.

Example: The psychoacoustic properties of the music made it more enjoyable to listen to.

psychoacoustics

IPA: //ˌsaɪkoʊəˈkuːstɪks//

KK: /saɪkoʊəˈkuːstɪks/

noun

Definition: The scientific study that explores how humans perceive and interpret sound.

Example: Researchers in psychoacoustics investigate how different sounds affect our emotions and behavior.

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