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Exam: Cambridge English: C1 Advanced (CAE)

barbarize

IPA: //ˈbɑːrbəraɪz//

KK: /bɑrˈbɛrˌaɪz/

transitive verb

Definition: To make something crude, savage, or uncivilized.

Example: The harsh conditions of the war seemed to barbarize the once peaceful community.

barbarous

IPA: /ˈbɑːrbərəs/

KK: /ˈbɑːrbərəs/

adjective

Definition: Describing something that is very cruel, savage, or lacking in culture and refinement.

Example: The barbarous acts committed during the war shocked the entire world.

barbarously

IPA: //bɑːˈbɑːbərəsli//

KK: /bɑrˈbɛrəsli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that is cruel, brutal, or lacking in civilization.

Example: The soldiers acted barbarously during the invasion, showing no mercy to the civilians.

barbarousness

IPA: //bɑːˈbɑːbərəsnəs//

KK: /bɑrˈbɛrəsnəs/

noun

Definition: The condition of being cruel, savage, or uncivilized.

Example: The barbarousness of the ancient practices shocked the modern audience.

barbiturate

IPA: //ˈbɑːrbɪtʃʊrət//

KK: /ˈbɑːrbɪtʃʊrɪt/

noun

Definition: A type of drug that comes from barbituric acid and is used to calm the nervous system, often as a sleep aid or to relieve anxiety.

Example: The doctor prescribed a barbiturate to help the patient sleep better at night.

barefacedness

IPA: /ˈbɛəˌfeɪstnəs/

KK: /ˈbɛrˌfeɪstnəs/

noun

Definition: The quality of being shameless or bold, especially in showing a lack of honesty or decency.

Example: His barefacedness in lying to his friends shocked everyone.

baritonal

IPA: //ˌbærɪˈtoʊnəl//

KK: /bɛrɪˈtoʊnəl/

adjective

Definition: Relating to or characteristic of a baritone voice, which is a type of male singing voice that is lower than tenor but higher than bass.

Example: The baritonal quality of his voice made him perfect for the role in the opera.

baroceptor

IPA: //ˌbær.oʊˈrɛs.ɪp.tər//

KK: /bɛroʊˈsɛptər/

noun

Definition: A type of sensory nerve ending that detects changes in blood pressure.

Example: The baroreceptor helps regulate blood pressure by sending signals to the brain.

barogram

IPA: /ˈbærəˌɡræm/

KK: /ˈbærəˌgræm/

noun

Definition: A record that shows changes in atmospheric pressure over time, created by a device called a barograph.

Example: The meteorologist analyzed the barogram to predict the weather changes.

barograph

IPA: /ˈbɛrəˌgræf/

KK: /ˈbɛrəˌgræf/

noun

Definition: A device that measures and records atmospheric pressure over time, often used in meteorology.

Example: The barograph showed a steady increase in pressure, indicating fair weather ahead.

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