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Exam: Cambridge English: C1 Advanced (CAE)

acclimatize

IPA: /əˈklaɪməˌtaɪz/

KK: /əˈklaɪməˌtaɪz/

intransitive verb

Definition: To adjust or adapt to a new environment or situation.

Example: It took me a few days to acclimatize to the high altitude.

transitive verb

Definition: To adjust or adapt to a new environment or climate, especially after moving to a different place.

Example: It took several weeks for the hikers to acclimatize to the high altitude.

accolade

IPA: /ˈækəleɪd/

KK: /ˈæ.kə.leɪd/

noun

Definition: An award or special recognition given to someone for their achievements or excellence. It can also refer to praise or approval for someone's work.

Example: The author received an accolade for her outstanding contribution to literature.

transitive verb

Definition: To give praise or honor to someone for their achievements or qualities.

Example: The author was accoladed for her outstanding contributions to literature.

accommodate

IPA: /əˈkɒmədeɪt/

KK: /əˈkɑːməˌdeɪt/

intransitive verb

Definition: To adjust or adapt oneself to new conditions or situations.

Example: It is never easy to accommodate to social change.

transitive verb

Definition: To make room for someone or something, to help someone by doing something for them, or to adjust something to fit a particular need.

Example: The hotel can accommodate up to 200 guests at a time.

accommodative

IPA: /əˈkɒmədeɪtɪv/

KK: /əˈkɑːməˌdeɪtɪv/

adjective

Definition: Willing to help or make adjustments to meet the needs of others.

Example: The hotel staff was very accommodative, ensuring all our needs were met during our stay.

accomplished

IPA: /əˈkɒmplɪʃt/

KK: /əˈkɑmplɪʃt/

adjective

Definition: Having a high level of skill or expertise in a particular area, often due to practice and experience. It can also refer to someone who is polished and refined in their manners or social skills.

Example: She is an accomplished musician, known for her exceptional talent and performances.

accomplisher

IPA: /əˈkɒmplɪʃə/

KK: /əˈkɑmplɪʃər/

noun

Definition: A person who successfully completes a task or achieves a goal.

Example: She is an accomplisher of many great projects in her career.

accord

IPA: /əˈkɔrd/

KK: /əˈkɔrd/

intransitive verb

Definition: To be in agreement or harmony with someone or something.

Example: The two parties accord on the terms of the contract.

noun

Definition: An agreement or harmony between people or groups, often involving a settlement of differences or conflicting opinions.

Example: The two countries reached an accord to end the conflict peacefully.

transitive verb

Definition: To give or grant something to someone, especially something that is deserved or appropriate. It can also mean to make things agree or be in harmony with each other.

Example: The committee decided to accord the award to the most deserving candidate.

accordance

IPA: /əˈkɔːrdəns/

KK: /əˈkɔrdəns/

noun

Definition: A state of being in agreement or following rules, instructions, or standards.

Example: The project was completed in accordance with the guidelines provided.

accordant

IPA: /əˈkɔːrdənt/

KK: /əˈkɔrdənt/

adjective

Definition: In agreement or harmony with something; matching or consistent.

Example: The two parties reached an accordant decision after lengthy discussions.

accouchement

IPA: //əˈkuːʃmənt//

KK: /əˈkuːʃmənt/

noun

Definition: The process or act of giving birth to a baby.

Example: The hospital prepared for the accouchement of several expectant mothers.

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