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Exam: Cambridge English: C1 Advanced (CAE)

scurrilously

IPA: /ˈskɜːrɪləsli/

KK: /ˈskɜrɪləsli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that is offensive, vulgar, or abusive, often involving insults or slander.

Example: The politician scurrilously attacked his opponent during the debate.

seasonableness

IPA: /ˈsiːzənəblnəs/

KK: /ˈsiːzənəblnəs/

noun

Definition: The quality of being suitable or appropriate for a particular season.

Example: The seasonableness of the harvest depends on the weather conditions throughout the year.

seasonality

IPA: //ˌsiː.zənˈæl.ɪ.ti//

KK: /ˈsiːzənˌæləti/

noun

Definition: The way something changes or varies at different times of the year, often related to seasons.

Example: The seasonality of fruit prices affects how much we pay throughout the year.

sebaceous

IPA: /sɪˈbeɪʃəs/

KK: /sɪˈbeɪʃəs/

adjective

Definition: Relating to or producing an oily substance that is secreted by the skin.

Example: The sebaceous glands in the skin help keep it moisturized.

secern

IPA: /sɪˈsɜrn/

KK: /sɪˈsɜrn/

transitive verb

Definition: To recognize or distinguish something as different from others.

Example: She could secern the subtle differences between the two paintings.

secondary

IPA: /ˈsɛkəndəri/

KK: /ˈsɛkəndɛri/

adjective

Definition: Relating to something that is not the main or primary; it is of lesser importance or comes after the first in order or rank.

Example: In a secondary school, students typically learn subjects that prepare them for higher education.

noun

Definition: A person or thing that is not primary and serves a supporting or subordinate role.

Example: In the project, she played a secondary role, assisting the main team leader.

secretagogue

IPA: /ˈsɛkrɪtəˌɡoʊɡ/

KK: /ˈsɛkrɪtəˌgɔg/

noun

Definition: A substance or hormone that causes or encourages the release of another substance, often related to bodily functions like digestion.

Example: Insulin is a secretagogue that helps regulate blood sugar levels by stimulating the pancreas to release more insulin.

secrete

IPA: /sɪˈkriːt/

KK: /sɪˈkriːt/

transitive verb

Definition: To produce and release a substance from cells or bodily fluids, or to hide something away.

Example: The body can secrete hormones that regulate various functions.

secretin

IPA: /sɪˈkriːtɪn/

KK: /sɪˈkrɛtɪn/

noun

Definition: A hormone made in the small intestine that helps control the release of digestive juices from the pancreas and liver when food enters the stomach.

Example: Secretin is released when acidic food enters the duodenum to help with digestion.

secretion

IPA: /sɪˈkriːʃən/

KK: /sɪˈkriːʃən/

noun

Definition: A substance that is produced and released by cells or glands, such as saliva or hormones.

Example: The secretion of insulin helps regulate blood sugar levels.

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