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Exam: Cambridge English: C1 Advanced (CAE)

assumable

IPA: /əˈsjuːməbl/

KK: /əˈsjuːməbl/

adjective

Definition: Relating to something that can be accepted as true or taken for granted without proof.

Example: It is assumable that the meeting will start on time, given the schedule.

assumpsit

IPA: /əˈsʌmpsɪt/

KK: /ə'sʌmpsɪt/

noun

Definition: A legal term referring to a type of agreement or promise that can be enforced in court, typically not written under seal.

Example: The plaintiff filed an assumpsit to recover damages for the breach of contract.

assumption

IPA: /əˈsʌmpʃən/

KK: /əˈsʌmpʃən/

noun

Definition: A belief or idea that is accepted as true without proof or evidence.

Example: Her assumption that everyone would agree with her was incorrect.

assumptive

IPA: /əˈsʌmptɪv/

KK: /ə'sʌmptɪv/

adjective

Definition: Describing something that is based on an assumption or taken for granted without proof.

Example: His assumptive nature often led him to make incorrect conclusions about others.

assuredness

IPA: /əˈʃʊrdnəs/

KK: /əˈʃʊrdnəs/

noun

Definition: The state of being confident and certain about something.

Example: Her assuredness in her abilities helped her succeed in the competition.

assurgent

IPA: /əˈsɜrdʒənt/

KK: /əˈsɜrdʒənt/

adjective

Definition: Describing something that is slanting or curving upward, or that is rising.

Example: The assurgent branches of the tree reached towards the sky.

astatine

IPA: //ˈæstəˌtaɪn//

KK: /ˈæstəˌtaɪn/

noun

Definition: A highly unstable and radioactive element that is part of the halogen group, similar to iodine, and has a very short half-life.

Example: Astatine is one of the rarest elements on Earth and is used in some types of cancer treatment.

asterism

IPA: /ˈæstərɪzəm/

KK: /ˈæstərɪzəm/

noun

Definition: A small group of stars or a star-shaped figure seen in some crystals due to light reflection or transmission.

Example: The star sapphire displayed a beautiful asterism when viewed under the right lighting conditions.

asteroidal

IPA: /ˌæstəˈrɔɪdəl/

KK: /æstəˈrɔɪdəl/

adjective

Definition: Relating to a small rocky body that orbits the sun, similar to a planet but much smaller.

Example: The asteriodal belt is located between Mars and Jupiter.

asthenic

IPA: /æˈsθɛnɪk/

KK: /æˈsθɛnɪk/

adjective

Definition: Describing a body type that is thin and lacks muscle, or relating to a state of weakness or lack of energy.

Example: The athlete had an asthenic build, which made him appear more fragile than his competitors.

noun

Definition: A person who has a thin and weak body structure, often characterized by a lack of muscle and fat.

Example: The asthenic individual struggled to keep up with the more athletic members of the team.

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