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Exam: Cambridge English: C1 Advanced (CAE)

accrete

IPA: /əˈkriːt/

KK: /əˈkriːt/

intransitive verb

Definition: To grow or increase slowly over time, often by adding new parts or layers.

Example: Over time, the layers of sediment began to accrete, forming a new geological structure.

transitive verb

Definition: To increase in size or amount by gradually adding more material or elements.

Example: The company plans to accrete its assets through strategic acquisitions.

accretion

IPA: /əˈkriːʃən/

KK: /əˈkriːʃən/

noun

Definition: A process where something gradually increases in size or mass by collecting additional material or parts over time.

Example: The accretion of sediment along the riverbank has created new land over the years.

accretionary

IPA: /əˈkriːʃənəri/

KK: /əˈkriːʃənəri/

adjective

Definition: Relating to the process of growth or increase by gradual accumulation, often referring to the addition of layers or materials.

Example: The accretionary processes in geology can lead to the formation of new landforms.

accrued

IPA: /əˈkruːd/

KK: /əˈkruːd/

adjective

Definition: This word describes something that has been gathered or built up over time, often referring to money or benefits that have been earned but not yet received.

Example: The accrued interest on the savings account increased significantly over the year.

verb

Definition: To have accumulated or gathered something over time, often referring to money or benefits that increase gradually.

Example: The interest on the savings account has accrued over the years.

acculturate

IPA: /əˈkʌl.tʃə.reɪt/

KK: /əˈkʌlʧəˌreɪt/

intransitive verb

Definition: To change or adapt to a different culture, often by adopting its customs and practices.

Example: As immigrants settle in a new country, they often acculturate to the local customs and traditions.

transitive verb

Definition: To help a group or society adopt the cultural traits or social patterns of another group.

Example: The new policies were designed to acculturate immigrants into the local community.

acculturation

IPA: //əˌkʌl.tʃəˈreɪ.ʃən//

KK: /əˌkʌl.tʃəˈreɪ.ʃən/

noun

Definition: The process of changing or adapting one's culture due to contact with another culture, often involving the adoption of new customs, beliefs, or practices.

Example: Acculturation can lead to significant changes in social practices and beliefs.

acculturational

IPA: /ˌæk.əˌkʌl.tʃəˈreɪ.ʃən.əl/

KK: /əˌkʌlʧəˈreɪʃənl/

adjective

Definition: Relating to the process of adapting to a different culture, especially when people from one culture come into contact with another.

Example: The acculturational process can significantly impact the identity of immigrant communities.

acculturative

IPA: /əˈkʌl.tʃə.reɪ.tɪv/

KK: /əˈkʌlʧərətɪv/

adjective

Definition: Relating to the process of cultural change that occurs when individuals or groups from different cultures interact and influence each other.

Example: The acculturative process can lead to significant changes in cultural identity.

accumulative

IPA: /əˈkjuːmjʊlətɪv/

KK: /əˈkjuːmjʊlətɪv/

adjective

Definition: Describing something that increases or builds up over time, often by gathering or collecting more of something.

Example: The accumulative effects of pollution can be devastating to the environment.

accurateness

IPA: //ˈækjʊrət.nəs//

KK: /ˈækjərətnəs/

noun

Definition: The condition of being correct or precise in details; the quality of being free from mistakes or errors.

Example: The accurateness of the data collected during the experiment was crucial for the results.

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