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Exam: Cambridge English: C1 Advanced (CAE)

vestigial

IPA: /vɛsˈtɪdʒiəl/

KK: /vɛsˈtɪdʒiəl/

adjective

Definition: Referring to something that is a remnant or leftover from a previous stage of development, often in a reduced or underdeveloped form.

Example: The human appendix is considered a vestigial organ because it no longer serves a significant purpose in digestion.

vestigially

IPA: /vɛˈstɪdʒɪəli/

KK: /vɛˈstɪdʒɪəli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that is a remnant or leftover from an earlier stage of development, often referring to something that has lost its original function or significance.

Example: The organ is vestigially present in some species, indicating its evolutionary past.

veterinary

IPA: /ˈvɛt.ə.nə.ri/

KK: /ˈvɛtərˌnɛri/

adjective

Definition: Related to the medical care and treatment of animals, especially pets and livestock.

Example: She decided to study veterinary medicine to help sick animals.

noun

Definition: A person who is trained to take care of animals' health and treat their injuries or illnesses.

Example: The veterinary examined the dog for any signs of illness.

vexatious

IPA: //vɛkˈseɪʃəs//

KK: /vɛkˈseɪʃəs/

adjective

Definition: Causing annoyance or frustration; something that makes you feel upset or bothered.

Example: The constant delays in the project were vexatious to the entire team.

vexatiously

IPA: /vɛkˈseɪʃəsli/

KK: /vɛkˈseɪʃəsli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that causes annoyance or frustration.

Example: The constant interruptions vexatiously disrupted the meeting.

vexatiousness

IPA: //vɛkˈseɪʃəsnəs//

KK: /vɛkˈseɪʃəsnəs/

noun

Definition: The condition of causing annoyance or frustration to others.

Example: The vexatiousness of the constant interruptions made it hard to concentrate on the work.

viability

IPA: //vaɪəˈbɪləti//

KK: /vaɪəˈbɪləti/

noun

Definition: The quality or state of being able to live, grow, or succeed.

Example: The viability of the project depends on securing enough funding.

viatical

IPA: //vaɪˈætɪkəl//

KK: /vaɪˈætɪkəl/

adjective

Definition: Relating to a type of agreement where a business purchases life insurance policies from terminally ill individuals for a portion of their value.

Example: The company specializes in viatical settlements, helping patients access funds from their life insurance policies.

vibratile

IPA: //ˈvaɪbrətaɪl//

KK: /ˈvaɪbrəˌtaɪl/

adjective

Definition: Able to move back and forth or shake, often in a rhythmic way.

Example: The vibratile structures of the organism help it to swim efficiently in the water.

vibrational

IPA: /vaɪˈbreɪʃənl/

KK: /vaɪˈbreɪʃənl/

adjective

Definition: Relating to or caused by vibration, which is a rapid movement back and forth.

Example: The vibrational energy of the music made everyone want to dance.

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