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Exam: Cambridge English: C1 Advanced (CAE)

punctuator

IPA: /ˈpʌŋk.tʃuː.eɪ.tər/

KK: /ˈpʌŋkʧuˌeɪtər/

noun

Definition: A person who adds punctuation marks to writing, helping to clarify meaning and structure.

Example: The punctuator carefully placed commas and periods to improve the readability of the text.

punishability

IPA: //ˌpʌnɪʃəˈbɪləti//

KK: /ˈpʌnɪʃəˌbɪlɪti/

noun

Definition: The quality or state of being able to be punished for an action or behavior.

Example: The punishability of certain offenses varies by jurisdiction.

punishable

IPA: /ˈpʌnɪʃəbl/

KK: /ˈpʌnɪʃəbl/

adjective

Definition: Able to receive a penalty or punishment for an action or behavior.

Example: The crime is punishable by a fine or imprisonment.

punition

IPA: /ˈpjuːnɪʃmənt/

KK: /pjuˈnɪʃən/

noun

Definition: A consequence or penalty given to someone for doing something wrong or breaking a rule.

Example: The teacher decided on a fair punition for the students who were late.

punitive

IPA: /ˈpjuːnɪtɪv/

KK: /ˈpjuːnɪtɪv/

adjective

Definition: Relating to punishment or intended to punish someone for their actions.

Example: The judge imposed a punitive fine on the company for violating environmental laws.

punitively

IPA: /ˈpjuːnɪtɪvli/

KK: /ˈpjuːnɪtɪvli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that involves punishment or penalties for wrongdoing.

Example: The company acted punitively against employees who violated the rules.

punitiveness

IPA: /ˈpjuːnɪtɪvnəs/

KK: /ˈpjuːnɪtɪvnəs/

noun

Definition: The quality or state of being harsh or severe in punishing someone.

Example: The punitiveness of the new laws has raised concerns among civil rights advocates.

punitory

IPA: /ˈpjuːnɪtəri/

KK: /ˈpjuːnɪtəri/

adjective

Definition: Relating to or intended for punishment.

Example: The judge imposed a punitory measure to deter future offenses.

pupillage

IPA: /ˈpjuːpɪlɪdʒ/

KK: /ˈpjuːpɪlɪdʒ/

noun

Definition: A type of training or apprenticeship for people who want to become barristers, where they learn practical skills and gain experience in the legal field.

Example: After completing law school, she began her pupillage at a prestigious law firm.

pupillary

IPA: /ˈpjuːpɪˌlɛri/

KK: /ˈpjuːpɪˌlɛri/

adjective

Definition: Relating to the pupil of the eye or to a student.

Example: The doctor examined the pupillary response to light.

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