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Exam: Cambridge English: C1 Advanced (CAE)

compendium

IPA: /kəmˈpɛndɪəm/

KK: /kəmˈpɛndɪəm/

noun

Definition: A collection of different items or a summary of important information about a particular subject.

Example: The professor provided a compendium of research articles for the students to study.

compensable

IPA: /kəmˈpɛn.sə.bəl/

KK: /kəmˈpɛn.sə.bəl/

adjective

Definition: Describing something that qualifies for payment or reimbursement, often in the context of injuries or losses that can be compensated.

Example: The worker's injuries were deemed compensable under the company's insurance policy.

compensational

IPA: /ˌkɒmpənˈseɪʃənl/

KK: /kəmˈpɛnseɪʃənl/

adjective

Definition: Relating to something that makes up for a loss or deficiency.

Example: The compensational benefits helped employees feel valued after the changes in the company.

compensative

IPA: /kəmˈpɛn.sə.tɪv/

KK: /kəmˈpɛn.sə.tɪv/

adjective

Definition: Providing something to make up for a loss or to balance out a situation.

Example: The compensative measures helped the workers after the factory closure.

noun

Definition: A term related to compensation, often used in contexts where something is given to make up for a loss or to balance an unfair situation.

Example: The compensative measures taken by the company helped to restore employee morale after the layoffs.

compensatory

IPA: /kəmˈpɛn.səˌtɔːr.i/

KK: /kəmˈpɛn.səˌtɔːr.i/

adjective

Definition: Relating to something that makes up for a loss or deficiency.

Example: The company offered a compensatory bonus to employees who worked overtime.

competency

IPA: /kəmˈpɛtənsi/

KK: /kəmˈpɛtənsi/

noun

Definition: The ability to do something successfully or efficiently; having the necessary skills or knowledge to perform a task.

Example: Her competency in project management helped the team meet their deadlines.

competent

IPA: /ˈkɒmpɪtənt/

KK: /ˈkɒmpɪtənt/

adjective

Definition: Having the necessary skills, knowledge, or ability to do something successfully.

Example: She is a competent manager who leads her team effectively.

complacency

IPA: /kəmˈpleɪ.sən.si/

KK: /kəmˈpleɪn.sɪ/

noun

Definition: A feeling of being satisfied with oneself or one's situation, often without realizing potential problems or dangers.

Example: His complacency about his job performance led to serious mistakes.

complacent

IPA: /kəmˈpleɪsənt/

KK: /kəmˈpleɪsənt/

adjective

Definition: Feeling satisfied with oneself and not worried about potential problems or dangers.

Example: After winning the championship, the team became complacent and stopped training hard.

complacently

IPA: /kəmˈpleɪsəntli/

KK: /kəmˈpleɪsəntli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that shows too much satisfaction with oneself or one's achievements, often without awareness of potential dangers or problems.

Example: She smiled complacently after receiving praise for her work, unaware of the challenges ahead.

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