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Exam: Cambridge English: C1 Advanced (CAE)

puromycin

IPA: //pjuːˈroʊmɪn//

KK: /pjuˈroʊmɪn/

noun

Definition: A type of antibiotic that comes from a specific bacterium and is used in experiments to stop the production of proteins in cells.

Example: Researchers used puromycin to study how cells produce proteins.

purport

IPA: /pərˈpɔrt/

KK: /pɜrˈpɔrt/

noun

Definition: The intention or purpose behind something, often referring to the meaning that is presented or implied.

Example: The purport of the document was to outline the new policies for the organization.

transitive verb

Definition: To claim or present something, often falsely, as being true or intended; to profess or assert.

Example: The document purports to be an official statement from the government.

purported

IPA: /pərˈpɔːrtɪd/

KK: /pərˈpɔrtɪd/

adjective

Definition: Describing something that is claimed or believed to be true, but may not actually be so.

Example: The purported benefits of the new drug were questioned by many experts.

purportedly

IPA: /pərˈpɔːtɪdli/

KK: /pərˈpɔrˌtɪdli/

adverb

Definition: Used to indicate that something is claimed or believed to be true, but not necessarily proven or confirmed.

Example: The new law was purportedly designed to improve public safety.

purposefulness

IPA: /ˈpɜːrpəsfəl.nəs/

KK: /ˈpɜr.pəs.fəl.nəs/

noun

Definition: The quality or state of having a clear intention or goal in what one does.

Example: Her purposefulness in pursuing her dreams inspired everyone around her.

purposive

IPA: /ˈpɜː.pə.sɪv/

KK: /ˈpɜːrpəsɪv/

adjective

Definition: Relating to or having a specific purpose or intention.

Example: The team took a purposive approach to solving the problem, focusing on clear goals.

purposiveness

IPA: /ˈpɜːrpəsɪvnəs/

KK: /ˈpɜːrpəsɪvnəs/

noun

Definition: The quality or state of having a specific purpose or intention behind actions or decisions.

Example: The purposiveness of her actions showed that she was determined to achieve her goals.

purpuric

IPA: /ˈpɜːr.pjʊr.ɪk/

KK: /ˈpɜr.pjʊr.ɪk/

adjective

Definition: Relating to a purple color or condition, especially in reference to spots on the skin caused by bleeding under the skin.

Example: The doctor noted the purpuric rash on the patient's arm during the examination.

pursuance

IPA: //pərˈsuːəns//

KK: /pɚˈsuːəns/

noun

Definition: The act of carrying out or putting something into effect, often related to following a plan or agreement.

Example: In pursuance of the agreement, the company began the project immediately.

pursuant

IPA: /pərˈsuːənt/

KK: /pɚˈsuːənt/

adjective

Definition: Following or in agreement with something, such as a rule or law.

Example: The actions taken were pursuant to the new regulations set by the government.

adverb

Definition: In a way that follows or is in accordance with something, often used in legal or formal contexts.

Example: The project was completed pursuant to the guidelines set by the committee.

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