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Exam: Cambridge English: C1 Advanced (CAE)

sublimity

IPA: /səˈblɪmɪti/

KK: /səˈblɪmɪti/

noun

Definition: The quality of being extremely good, beautiful, or impressive, often inspiring admiration or awe.

Example: The sublimity of the mountain landscape took my breath away.

subliterary

IPA: /ˌsʌb.lɪˈtɛr.i/

KK: /sʌbˈlɪtərɪ/

adjective

Definition: Referring to works that are not considered literature, such as letters or diaries, and often lacking artistic or literary quality.

Example: The author's subliterary pieces provide insight into their personal life but are not meant for literary acclaim.

subliterate

IPA: //sʌbˈlɪtəˌrɛt//

KK: /sʌbˈlɪtərɪt/

adjective

Definition: Describing someone who is unable to read or write, especially in a way that affects their understanding of literature or complex language.

Example: Many people in the community are subliterate, struggling to understand even basic written materials.

submaxillary

IPA: //sʌbˈmæksɪˌlɛri//

KK: /sʌbˈmæksɪˌlɛri/

adjective

Definition: Relating to the area below the upper jaw, often used in medical contexts to describe certain glands or injuries.

Example: The doctor examined the submaxillary glands for any signs of infection.

noun

Definition: A part of the body, like a gland, that is located below the upper jawbone.

Example: The doctor examined the submaxillary gland for any signs of swelling.

submediant

IPA: //sʌbˈmiːdiənt//

KK: /sʌbˈmiːdiənt/

noun

Definition: The sixth note in a musical scale, which is important in music theory and composition.

Example: In the key of C major, the submediant is the note A.

submetacentric

IPA: //sʌbˌmɛtəˈsɛntrɪk//

KK: /sʌbmɛtəˈsɛntrɪk/

adjective

Definition: This term describes a type of chromosome where the centromere is located between the end and the middle, resulting in one arm being longer than the other.

Example: The submetacentric chromosomes are important for understanding genetic variations.

submicron

IPA: /sʌbˈmaɪ.kɒn/

KK: /sʌbˈmaɪkrən/

adjective

Definition: Referring to something that is smaller than one micron in size, often used to describe particles or measurements.

Example: The researchers focused on submicron particles to improve the efficiency of the filtration system.

submicroscopic

IPA: /ˌsʌbmaɪkrəˈskɒpɪk/

KK: /sʌbˌmaɪkrəˈskɒpɪk/

adjective

Definition: Referring to things that are so small that they cannot be seen with a regular optical microscope.

Example: The scientist studied submicroscopic particles to understand their behavior.

submillimeter

IPA: /ˌsʌbˈmɪlɪˌmɪtə/

KK: /sʌbˈmɪlɪˌmiːtər/

adjective

Definition: Referring to something that is smaller than one millimeter in size.

Example: The researchers used submillimeter technology to measure tiny particles.

submission

IPA: /səbˈmɪʃən/

KK: /səbˈmɪʃən/

noun

Definition: The act of giving something for someone to consider or accept, often in a formal way. It can also refer to the state of being obedient or yielding to someone else's authority.

Example: Her submission of the project was well-received by the committee.

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