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Exam: Cambridge English: C1 Advanced (CAE)

certitude

IPA: /ˈsɜːrtɪtjuːd/

KK: /ˈsɜrtɪtud/

noun

Definition: A state of being sure or confident about something; a feeling of certainty or assurance.

Example: She spoke with certitude about her decision to move to a new city.

ceruloplasmin

IPA: /səˈruləˌplæzmɪn/

KK: /səˈruːləˌplæzmɪn/

noun

Definition: A type of protein in the blood that carries copper and helps in its storage and transport.

Example: Ceruloplasmin plays a crucial role in copper metabolism in the body.

ceruminous

IPA: /səˈruːmɪnəs/

KK: /səˈrumɪnəs/

adjective

Definition: Related to earwax, which is a yellowish substance produced in the ear canal.

Example: The doctor explained that ceruminous glands produce earwax to protect the ears.

cervix

IPA: /ˈsɜːrvɪks/

KK: /ˈsɜrvɪks/

noun

Definition: A narrow, tube-like structure that connects the uterus to the vagina in female anatomy.

Example: The doctor explained the importance of regular check-ups for cervical health.

cesium

IPA: /ˈsiːziəm/

KK: /ˈsiːziəm/

noun

Definition: A soft, silvery-white metal that is liquid at room temperature and is very reactive. It is used in devices like photoelectric cells and has the atomic number 55.

Example: Cesium is used in atomic clocks because of its precise timekeeping abilities.

cessation

IPA: /səˈseɪʃən/

KK: /sɛˈseɪʃən/

noun

Definition: The act of stopping something or bringing it to an end.

Example: The cessation of the rain allowed us to go outside.

cession

IPA: /ˈsɛʃən/

KK: /ˈsɛʃən/

noun

Definition: The act of giving up or surrendering something, especially land or rights, to another person or group, often through a formal agreement or treaty.

Example: The cession of the territory was agreed upon in the treaty.

cestode

IPA: /ˈsɛstəʊd/

KK: /ˈsɛstəˌdoʊd/

adjective

Definition: Relating to a class of parasitic flatworms known as Cestoda, which includes tapeworms.

Example: The veterinarian explained that the cestode infection could be treated with medication.

noun

Definition: A type of parasitic flatworm that belongs to the class Cestoda, commonly known as tapeworms, which have a long, flat body and attach to the intestines of their hosts.

Example: The doctor diagnosed the patient with an infection caused by a cestode.

cesura

IPA: /sɪˈzjʊərə/

KK: /sɪˈzʊərə/

noun

Definition: A pause or break in a line of poetry or music, often used to create a rhythm or emphasize a point.

Example: The poet used a cesura to give the reader a moment to reflect on the meaning of the words.

cetologist

IPA: /sɪˈtɒlədʒɪst/

KK: /sɪˈtɑlədʒɪst/

adjective

Definition: A person who studies whales and other marine mammals.

Example: The cetologist presented her research on the migration patterns of humpback whales.

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