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Exam: Cambridge English: C1 Advanced (CAE)

velar

IPA: /ˈvɛlər/

KK: /ˈvɛlər/

adjective

Definition: Relating to the soft part of the roof of the mouth, where the back of the tongue touches during certain sounds.

Example: The sound /k/ is a velar consonant because it is produced with the back of the tongue against the soft palate.

noun

Definition: A sound made by the back of the tongue against the soft part of the roof of the mouth.

Example: In linguistics, the letter 'k' represents a velar sound.

velarization

IPA: /ˌvɛləraɪˈzeɪʃən/

KK: /vɛlərɪˈzeɪʃən/

noun

Definition: The process of producing a sound by raising the back of the tongue towards the soft part of the roof of the mouth.

Example: In linguistics, velarization can change the quality of certain consonant sounds.

velarize

IPA: /ˈvɛləraɪz/

KK: /ˈvɛlərˌaɪz/

transitive verb

Definition: To produce a sound by moving the back of the tongue towards the soft part of the roof of the mouth.

Example: In phonetics, to velarize a consonant means to pronounce it with the back of the tongue raised.

velocimeter

IPA: /vɪˈlɒsɪˌmɛtə/

KK: /vɛˈloʊsɪˌmɛtər/

noun

Definition: A tool used to measure the speed of something, like sound in water or the flow of fluids.

Example: The scientist used a velocimeter to determine the speed of sound in the water during the experiment.

venal

IPA: /ˈviːnəl/

KK: /ˈvinl/

adjective

Definition: Willing to do dishonest things in exchange for money; corrupt.

Example: The venal politician accepted bribes to change the law.

venenate

IPA: /ˈvɛnəˌneɪt/

KK: /ˈvɛnəˌneɪt/

adjective

Definition: Describing something that is poisoned or contains poison.

Example: The venenate fruit should not be eaten as it can cause serious illness.

transitive verb

Definition: To make something poisonous or to infect it with poison.

Example: The scientist warned that the chemicals could venenate the water supply if not handled properly.

venerability

IPA: /ˌvɛnəˈræbɪlɪti/

KK: /ˈvɛnərəbəlɪti/

noun

Definition: The quality of being respected and admired because of age, wisdom, or character.

Example: The venerability of the old professor earned him great respect among his students.

venerable

IPA: /ˈvɛnərəbl/

KK: /ˈvɛnərəbəl/

adjective

Definition: Deserving respect because of age, wisdom, or character, often associated with someone who has a long history or significant achievements.

Example: The venerable professor shared his knowledge with students eager to learn.

venerableness

IPA: /ˈvɛn.ə.rə.bəl/

KK: /ˈvɛnərəbəl/

noun

Definition: The state of being respected and admired, especially because of age, wisdom, or character.

Example: The venerableness of the old professor earned him great respect from his students.

venerably

IPA: /ˈvɛn.ə.rə.bli/

KK: /ˈvɛnərəbli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that shows respect and admiration, often because of age or wisdom.

Example: The professor spoke venerably about the history of the ancient civilization.

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