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Exam: Cambridge English: C1 Advanced (CAE)

blatancy

IPA: /ˈbleɪtə.nsi/

KK: /ˈbleɪtənsɪ/

noun

Definition: The quality of being very obvious or conspicuous, often in a way that is considered rude or offensive.

Example: The blatant disregard for the rules shocked everyone at the meeting.

blazon

IPA: //ˈbleɪ.zən//

KK: /ˈbleɪzən/

noun

Definition: A showy or extravagant display, often related to coats of arms or heraldry.

Example: The blazon on the knight's shield was beautifully detailed and colorful.

transitive verb

Definition: To describe or depict something in detail, especially in heraldry, or to make something known widely.

Example: The artist decided to blazon the family crest on the wall of the entrance hall.

blazoned

IPA: /ˈbleɪzənd/

KK: /ˈbleɪzənd/

adjective

Definition: Decorated or displayed prominently, often with symbols or designs.

Example: The castle was blazoned with colorful banners during the festival.

verb

Definition: To display or proclaim something prominently or clearly, often used in the context of heraldry or decoration.

Example: The team's logo was blazoned across the front of their uniforms.

blazoning

IPA: /ˈbleɪzənɪŋ/

KK: /ˈbleɪzənɪŋ/

noun

Definition: The act of describing or displaying coats of arms or symbols in a clear and detailed way.

Example: The artist was known for his blazoning of royal coats of arms on the banners.

verb

Definition: To display or proclaim something in a very noticeable or showy way.

Example: The artist is blazoning her work at the gallery opening.

blazonry

IPA: //ˈbleɪzənri//

KK: /ˈbleɪzənri/

noun

Definition: A showy or elaborate display, often related to coats of arms or heraldry.

Example: The blazonry on the knight's shield was both intricate and beautiful.

blepharoplasty

IPA: //ˌblɛf.əˈrɒ.plə.sti//

KK: /ˌblɛf.əˈrɑː.plə.sti/

noun

Definition: A type of surgery that involves repairing or changing the eyelids, often to remove excess skin or fat.

Example: After her blepharoplasty, she felt more confident about her appearance.

blithe

IPA: /blaɪð/

KK: /blaɪð/

adjective

Definition: Cheerful and carefree, often in a way that shows a lack of concern for the consequences.

Example: She had a blithe attitude towards life, always smiling and enjoying every moment.

bloodguiltiness

IPA: //ˈblʌdˌɡɪltɪnəs//

KK: /ˈblʌdˌɡɪltɪnəs/

noun

Definition: The feeling of guilt that comes from having caused someone's death or shed blood.

Example: The soldier was haunted by a sense of bloodguiltiness after the battle.

bloodletting

IPA: /ˈblʌdˌlɛt.ɪŋ/

KK: /ˈblʌdˌlɛtɪŋ/

noun

Definition: The act of removing blood from a person's body, often for medical reasons, or a term used to describe the shedding of blood in violence or conflict.

Example: The ancient practice of bloodletting was once believed to cure various illnesses.

bludgeon

IPA: /ˈblʌdʒən/

KK: /ˈblʌdʒən/

noun

Definition: A heavy stick or club that is thicker at one end, often used as a weapon to hit someone or something.

Example: The attacker swung the bludgeon at his opponent, causing serious injury.

transitive verb

Definition: To hit someone or something with a heavy object, often causing injury or damage.

Example: The attacker tried to bludgeon his victim with a metal pipe.

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