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Exam: Cambridge English: C1 Advanced (CAE)

vaunt

IPA: //vɔːnt//

KK: /vɔnt/

intransitive verb

Definition: To talk about oneself or one's achievements in a way that shows too much pride.

Example: He tends to vaunt his accomplishments at every opportunity.

noun

Definition: A boastful statement or remark that shows off one's achievements or qualities.

Example: His vaunt about winning the award made everyone roll their eyes.

transitive verb

Definition: To talk about something in a way that shows too much pride or confidence, often to impress others.

Example: He likes to vaunt his achievements to anyone who will listen.

vaunted

IPA: /ˈvɔːntɪd/

KK: /ˈvɔntɪd/

adjective

Definition: Describes something that is praised or celebrated a lot, often in a way that may seem excessive or exaggerated.

Example: The vaunted new technology promised to revolutionize the industry, but it failed to deliver on its promises.

verb

Definition: To boast or brag about something, often in an exaggerated way.

Example: He vaunted his achievements to everyone at the party.

vaunting

IPA: /ˈvɔːntɪŋ/

KK: /ˈvɔːntɪŋ/

adjective

Definition: Describing someone who boasts or brags about their achievements or qualities.

Example: His vaunting attitude made it hard for others to appreciate his true talents.

noun

Definition: The act of bragging or talking about oneself or something in a way that shows too much pride.

Example: His constant vaunting about his achievements made him unpopular among his peers.

vectorial

IPA: /ˈvɛktɔrɪəl/

KK: /ˈvɛktɔrɪəl/

adjective

Definition: Relating to a quantity that has both direction and magnitude, often used in mathematics and physics.

Example: In physics, vectorial quantities like velocity and force are essential for understanding motion.

vectorially

IPA: /ˈvɛktəˌriəli/

KK: /ˈvɛktəˌriəli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that relates to a vector, which is a quantity that has both direction and magnitude.

Example: The forces acting on the object can be analyzed vectorially to understand their effects better.

vegetative

IPA: /ˈvɛdʒɪˌteɪtɪv/

KK: /ˈvɛdʒɪˌteɪtɪv/

adjective

Definition: Related to the growth and development of plants or organisms, often in a way that does not involve sexual reproduction.

Example: The vegetative stage of the plant is crucial for its overall health and growth.

vehemence

IPA: /ˈviːhəməns/

KK: /ˈviːəməns/

noun

Definition: The quality of showing strong feelings or intense emotion, often in a passionate or forceful way.

Example: She spoke with such vehemence that everyone in the room was captivated by her words.

vehement

IPA: /ˈviːəmənt/

KK: /ˈviːəmənt/

adjective

Definition: Describing something that is expressed with strong feelings or force; showing intense emotion or conviction.

Example: She made a vehement argument against the proposal, clearly showing her strong feelings about the issue.

vehemently

IPA: //ˈviːəməntli//

KK: /ˈviːəməntli/

adverb

Definition: In a strong and forceful way, often showing intense emotion or passion.

Example: She argued vehemently against the proposal, expressing her strong disapproval.

veinous

IPA: /ˈveɪnəs/

KK: /ˈveɪnəs/

adjective

Definition: Describing something that has veins or is related to veins.

Example: The artist painted a veinous pattern on the canvas to represent the flow of life.

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