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Exam: Cambridge English: C1 Advanced (CAE)

sulphureous

IPA: //sʌlˈfjʊəriəs//

KK: /sʌlˈfjʊrəs/

adjective

Definition: Relating to or containing sulfur, often having a strong smell like that of rotten eggs.

Example: The sulphureous fumes from the volcano could be smelled from miles away.

sulphuric

IPA: //sʌlˈfjʊərɪk//

KK: /sʌlˈfjʊrɪk/

adjective

Definition: Relating to or containing sulfur, especially in a chemical form that is highly reactive and can cause burns.

Example: The laboratory used sulphuric acid for various experiments due to its strong properties.

sulphurous

IPA: /ˈsʌlfərəs/

KK: /ˈsʌlfərəs/

adjective

Definition: Relating to or containing sulfur, often associated with a strong, unpleasant smell.

Example: The sulphurous fumes from the volcano could be smelled miles away.

summability

IPA: //sʌməˈbɪləti//

KK: /sʌmˈæbɪlɪti/

noun

Definition: The quality or state of being able to be added together in a series or sequence.

Example: In mathematics, the summability of a series determines whether the series converges to a finite value.

summarily

IPA: /səˈmɛrəli/

KK: /sʌˈmɛrəli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that is quick and without detailed explanation.

Example: The judge dismissed the case summarily due to lack of evidence.

summarise

IPA: /ˈsʌməraɪz/

KK: /sʌməraɪz/

verb

Definition: To make a short statement that gives the main points of something, without all the details.

Example: The teacher asked us to summarise the chapter in our own words.

summative

IPA: /ˈsʌmətɪv/

KK: /ˈsʌmətɪv/

adjective

Definition: Relating to the process of adding things together or summarizing information.

Example: The teacher used a summative assessment to evaluate the students' overall understanding of the material.

summitry

IPA: /ˈsʌmɪtri/

KK: /ˈsʌmɪtri/

noun

Definition: The practice of holding high-level meetings or conferences, especially between leaders of countries, to discuss important issues.

Example: The leaders engaged in summitry to address climate change and international security.

summon

IPA: /ˈsʌmən/

KK: /ˈsʌmən/

transitive verb

Definition: To officially order someone to come to a place, especially to appear in court or to gather for a meeting.

Example: The judge decided to summon the witness to testify in the trial.

summonable

IPA: /ˈsʌmənəbl/

KK: /ˈsʌmənəbl/

adjective

Definition: Able to be called or requested to appear.

Example: The witnesses were summonable to the court for the trial.

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