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Exam: Cambridge English: C1 Advanced (CAE)

austere

IPA: /ɔːˈstɪə/

KK: /ɔˈstɪr/

adjective

Definition: Having a simple and plain appearance, without any decoration or luxury; strict and serious in manner or attitude.

Example: The room was decorated in an austere style, with minimal furniture and no bright colors.

austerely

IPA: /ɔːˈstɜːrli/

KK: /ɔːˈstɜrli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that is strict or severe, without any decoration or luxury.

Example: The room was furnished austerely, with only a simple table and chair.

austereness

IPA: /ɔːˈstɜːrnəs/

KK: /ɔːˈstɜrnəs/

noun

Definition: The quality of being strict, severe, or simple in appearance or behavior.

Example: The austereness of the monastery was evident in its plain architecture and lack of decoration.

austerer

IPA: /ɔːˈstɪərər/

KK: /ɔːˈstɪrər/

adjective

Definition: More strict or severe in appearance or manner, often related to simplicity or lack of adornment.

Example: The teacher was known for being austerer than her colleagues, expecting high standards from her students.

austerest

IPA: /ɔːˈstɪərɪst/

KK: /ɔːˈstɪrɪst/

adjective

Definition: The strictest or most severe in appearance or manner, often related to simplicity or lack of adornment.

Example: The austerest of the monks lived in a small, bare room with no decorations.

autacoid

IPA: /ˈɔːtəˌkɔɪd/

KK: /ɔˈtækoɪd/

noun

Definition: A type of organic substance that is produced in one part of a living organism and has a specific effect on another part of the organism, often acting like a hormone.

Example: Serotonin is an example of an autacoid that plays a role in regulating mood and digestion.

autarchic

IPA: /ɔˈtɑːrkɪk/

KK: /ɔˈtɑrkɪk/

adjective

Definition: Relating to a system of government where one person has complete control, or a self-sufficient economy that does not rely on external trade.

Example: The country adopted an autarchic policy to ensure it could sustain itself without foreign aid.

autarchical

IPA: /ɔˈtɑːrkɪkəl/

KK: /ɔˈtɑrkɪkəl/

adjective

Definition: Relating to a system where a country or region is self-sufficient and does not rely on external assistance or trade.

Example: The government implemented autarchical policies to ensure the nation could sustain itself without foreign aid.

autarchy

IPA: /ɔˈtɑrki/

KK: /ɔˈtɑrki/

noun

Definition: A system of government where one person or group has complete control and power over a country or organization.

Example: The nation was under autarchy, with all decisions made by a single ruler.

autecology

IPA: /ɔːˈtɛkəˌlɒdʒi/

KK: /ɔːˈtɛkəˌlɒdʒi/

noun

Definition: This is a field of study that focuses on how a single organism or species interacts with its surroundings.

Example: Autecology helps scientists understand how specific species adapt to their environments.

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