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Exam: Cambridge English: C1 Advanced (CAE)

vitrify

IPA: /ˈvɪtrɪfaɪ/

KK: /ˈvɪtrɪfaɪ/

intransitive verb

Definition: To change into a glass-like substance, often through heating.

Example: When heated to a high temperature, the clay will vitrify and become hard and glassy.

transitive verb

Definition: To change something into a glassy substance, usually by applying heat until it melts and solidifies into glass.

Example: The artist decided to vitrify the clay to create a beautiful glass-like finish.

vitriol

IPA: /ˈvɪtriəl/

KK: /ˈvɪtriəl/

noun

Definition: A type of sulfate that can be found in various metals, often used in chemistry, or a harsh and bitter expression of criticism.

Example: The politician's speech was filled with vitriol, attacking his opponents mercilessly.

transitive verb

Definition: To criticize someone or something very harshly, often in a bitter or angry way.

Example: The article vitriols the government's handling of the crisis.

vitriolic

IPA: /ˌvɪtrɪˈɒlɪk/

KK: /ˌvɪtrɪˈɒlɪk/

adjective

Definition: Describing something that is very harsh, critical, or bitter in tone, often causing hurt or offense.

Example: The politician's vitriolic remarks about his opponent shocked many in the audience.

vivacious

IPA: /vɪˈveɪʃəs/

KK: /vɪˈveɪʃəs/

adjective

Definition: Full of life and energy; lively and spirited.

Example: She has a vivacious personality that makes everyone around her feel happy.

vivaciousness

IPA: /vɪˈveɪʃəsnəs/

KK: /vɪˈveɪʃəsnəs/

noun

Definition: The quality of being lively, energetic, and full of enthusiasm.

Example: Her vivaciousness made the party much more enjoyable for everyone.

vivacity

IPA: /vɪˈvæsɪti/

KK: /vɪˈvæsɪti/

noun

Definition: The quality of being lively, energetic, and full of life.

Example: Her vivacity made the party much more enjoyable for everyone.

vivific

IPA: //ˈvɪvɪfɪk//

KK: /ˈvɪvɪfɪk/

adjective

Definition: Something that gives life or energy, making things lively or spirited.

Example: The vivific energy of the sun brings warmth and life to the earth.

vivification

IPA: /ˌvɪvɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/

KK: /vɪvɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/

noun

Definition: The process of giving life or energy to something, making it lively or animated.

Example: The vivification of the old traditions brought new energy to the community.

vivifier

IPA: //ˈvɪvɪfaɪər//

KK: /ˈvɪvɪfaɪər/

noun

Definition: A person or thing that brings life or energy to something, making it more lively or animated.

Example: The artist was a vivifier of the community, inspiring everyone with her vibrant murals.

vivify

IPA: /ˈvɪvɪfaɪ/

KK: /ˈvɪvɪfaɪ/

transitive verb

Definition: To bring life or energy to something, making it more lively or vibrant.

Example: The artist used bright colors to vivify the painting.

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