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Exam: Cambridge English: C1 Advanced (CAE)

tumorigenic

IPA: /ˌtjuːməˈrɪdʒənɪk/

KK: /tjuːˌmɔːrɪˈdʒɛnɪk/

adjective

Definition: Able to cause the formation of tumors in the body.

Example: Certain chemicals are known to be tumorigenic and can increase the risk of cancer.

tumorigenicity

IPA: /ˌtjuːməraɪˈdʒɛnɪsɪti/

KK: /tjuːˌmɔːrɪˈdʒɛnɪsɪti/

noun

Definition: The quality or ability of a substance to cause the formation of tumors in living tissue.

Example: Researchers are studying the tumorigenicity of certain chemicals to understand their potential health risks.

tumorlike

IPA: /ˈtjuːmərlaɪk/

KK: /ˈtjuːmərlaɪk/

adjective

Definition: Having a shape or appearance similar to a tumor.

Example: The doctor noted that the growth was tumorlike in its structure.

tumorous

IPA: /ˈtjuːmərəs/

KK: /ˈtjuːmərəs/

adjective

Definition: Relating to or having tumors, which are abnormal growths of tissue in the body.

Example: The doctor explained that the tumorous growth needed to be removed immediately.

tumour

IPA: /ˈtjuːmə/

KK: /ˈtjuːmə/

noun

Definition: A lump or mass of tissue that forms when cells grow and divide more than they should, which can be benign (not cancerous) or malignant (cancerous).

Example: The doctor found a tumour during the examination.

tumult

IPA: /ˈtjuːmʌlt/

KK: /ˈtjuːmʌlt/

noun

Definition: A loud, confused noise or disturbance caused by a large group of people, often involving chaos or disorder.

Example: The tumult in the streets was heard from blocks away as the crowd protested.

tumultuous

IPA: //tʌˈmʌltʃuəs//

KK: /tʌˈmʌltʃuəs/

adjective

Definition: Describing a situation or event that is noisy, chaotic, or full of confusion and disorder.

Example: The tumultuous crowd cheered loudly as the band took the stage.

tumultuously

IPA: /tʌˈmʌltʃuəsli/

KK: /tʌˈmʌltʃuəsli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that is noisy, chaotic, or full of confusion and disorder.

Example: The crowd cheered tumultuously as the team scored the winning goal.

tumultuousness

IPA: /tjuˈmʌltʃuəsnəs/

KK: /tjuˈmʌltʃuəsnəs/

noun

Definition: A state of confusion or disorder, often involving a lot of noise and excitement.

Example: The tumultuousness of the crowd made it hard to hear the speaker.

tunability

IPA: /ˈtjuːnəˌbɪlɪti/

KK: /ˈtjuːnəˌbɪlɪti/

noun

Definition: The ability of something to be adjusted or modified to suit different needs or conditions.

Example: The tunability of the software allows users to customize their experience.

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