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Exam: Cambridge English: C1 Advanced (CAE)

circumlocution

IPA: /ˌsɜːrkəmloʊˈkuːʃən/

KK: /sɜrkəmloʊˈkuːʃən/

noun

Definition: The use of many words to say something that could be said more directly, often to avoid being clear or straightforward.

Example: His explanation was filled with circumlocution, making it hard to understand his main point.

circumlunar

IPA: /sɜːrˈkʌm.lʊ.nər/

KK: /sɜrˈkʌmˌlunər/

adjective

Definition: Relating to something that revolves around or is situated around the moon.

Example: The circumlunar mission aimed to study the moon's surface and its environment.

circumscription

IPA: //ˌsɜːrkəmˈskrɪpʃən//

KK: /sɜrkəmˈskrɪpʃən/

noun

Definition: The act of limiting or restricting something, or the area that is limited.

Example: The circumscription of the park ensures that no buildings can be constructed nearby.

circumspect

IPA: //ˈsɜːrkəmpˌspɛkt//

KK: /ˈsɜrkəmpˌspɛkt/

adjective

Definition: Being careful and thinking about the possible outcomes before making a decision.

Example: She was circumspect in her response, considering all the possible reactions.

circumspection

IPA: /ˌsɜːrkəmˈspɛkʃən/

KK: /sɜrkəmˈspɛkʃən/

noun

Definition: The quality of being careful and considering all possible outcomes before making a decision.

Example: Her circumspection in handling the project helped avoid many potential problems.

circumspectly

IPA: /sɜːrkəmˈspɛktli/

KK: /sɜrkəmˈspɛktli/

adverb

Definition: In a careful and cautious way, considering all possible consequences before acting.

Example: She approached the situation circumspectly, weighing all her options before making a decision.

circumstantial

IPA: //ˌsɜːrkəmˈstænʃəl//

KK: /sɜr.kəmˈstæn.ʃəl/

adjective

Definition: Relating to the details or circumstances of a situation; often used to describe something that is detailed or specific to a particular context.

Example: The detective provided a circumstantial account of the events leading up to the crime.

circumstantiate

IPA: /sɜːrkəmˈstæntʃieɪt/

KK: /sɜrˈkʌmstəntʃiˌeɪt/

transitive verb

Definition: To provide detailed evidence or description to support a claim or statement.

Example: The lawyer was able to circumstantiate her argument with several key pieces of evidence.

circumvallation

IPA: /ˌsɜːrkəmˈvæleɪʃən/

KK: /sɜrˌkʌmˈvæleɪʃən/

noun

Definition: A defensive structure, like a wall or rampart, built around a place to protect it from attacks.

Example: The ancient city was surrounded by a strong circumvallation to keep invaders out.

circumvent

IPA: /sɜːrkəmˈvɛnt/

KK: /sɜrˈkʌmˌvɛnt/

transitive verb

Definition: To find a way to avoid something, especially by clever or skillful means.

Example: The team found a way to circumvent the strict regulations and complete the project on time.

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