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Exam: Cambridge English: C1 Advanced (CAE)

submit

IPA: /səbˈmɪt/

KK: /səbˈmɪt/

intransitive verb

Definition: To allow oneself to be controlled or influenced by someone or something else.

Example: After much consideration, she decided to submit to the rules of the competition.

transitive verb

Definition: To present something for someone else to consider or decide about, often in a formal way.

Example: Please submit your application by the end of the month.

submucosal

IPA: /ˌsʌbˈmjuːsəl/

KK: /sʌbˈmjuːsəl/

adjective

Definition: Located beneath the mucous membrane in the body.

Example: The doctor explained that the submucosal layer plays an important role in digestion.

subnormal

IPA: /sʌbˈnɔːrməl/

KK: /sʌbˈnɔrml/

adjective

Definition: Less than what is considered normal or average, often referring to lower levels of ability or intelligence.

Example: The test results showed that his performance was subnormal compared to his peers.

noun

Definition: A person who is considered to have below-average abilities in areas like intelligence or physical coordination.

Example: The program is designed to help subnormals improve their skills and confidence.

subnormality

IPA: //sʌbˈnɔːrməlɪti//

KK: /sʌbˈnɔrməlɪti/

noun

Definition: The condition of being below normal or average in some way.

Example: The study focused on the subnormality of certain test scores among the students.

subnuclear

IPA: /sʌbˈnjuːklɚ/

KK: /sʌbˈnjuːklɚ/

adjective

Definition: Relating to or occurring within the nucleus of an atom, or describing particles that are smaller than the atomic nucleus.

Example: The researchers studied subnuclear particles to understand the fundamental forces of nature.

suboptimal

IPA: /sʌbˈɒptɪməl/

KK: /sʌbˈɑptɪməl/

adjective

Definition: Not as good as the best possible; not ideal.

Example: The team's performance was suboptimal, leading to a disappointing result.

suboptimum

IPA: /sʌbˈɒptɪməm/

KK: /sʌbˈɑptɪməm/

adjective

Definition: Not the best or most effective; below the ideal level of performance or quality.

Example: The team's performance was suboptimum, leading to a disappointing result in the competition.

suborder

IPA: //sʌbˈɔːrdər//

KK: /sʌbˈɔrdər/

noun

Definition: A category in biology that groups related organisms, positioned between an order and a family.

Example: The scientist classified the new species into a specific suborder based on its characteristics.

subordinately

IPA: /səˈbɔːrdɪnətli/

KK: /səˈbɔːrdɪnətli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that is less important or lower in rank compared to something else.

Example: The assistant worked subordinately to the manager, following all instructions carefully.

subordinateness

IPA: /səˈbɔːrdɪnətnəs/

KK: /səˈbɔːrdɪnətnəs/

noun

Definition: The state of being lower in rank or importance compared to someone or something else.

Example: In a team, the subordinateness of some members can lead to better collaboration and decision-making.

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