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Exam: Cambridge English: C1 Advanced (CAE)

concretization

IPA: /kənˌkriːtəˈzeɪʃən/

KK: /kɒŋˈkrɛtəˌzeɪʃən/

noun

Definition: The act of making an abstract idea or principle more specific and tangible by providing details or examples.

Example: The concretization of the theory helped the students understand the concept better.

concretize

IPA: /kənˈkriːtaɪz/

KK: /kɒnˈkrɛtaɪz/

transitive verb

Definition: To make something more definite or specific, turning abstract ideas into tangible or clear forms.

Example: The teacher asked the students to concretize their ideas in the project.

concubinage

IPA: /kənˈkjuːbɪnɪdʒ/

KK: /kɒnˈkjuːbɪnɪdʒ/

noun

Definition: The situation where a man and a woman live together and have a sexual relationship without being legally married.

Example: In some cultures, concubinage is accepted as a form of partnership.

concupiscent

IPA: /kənˈkjuːpɪsənt/

KK: /kɒnˈkjuːpɪsənt/

adjective

Definition: Having strong sexual desires or feelings; passionate.

Example: The concupiscent nature of the character was evident in his romantic pursuits.

concur

IPA: /kənˈkɜːr/

KK: /kənˈkɜr/

intransitive verb

Definition: To agree with someone or something; to have the same opinion or to happen at the same time.

Example: The committee members concurred on the decision to move forward with the project.

concurrence

IPA: /kənˈkɜːrəns/

KK: /kənˈkɜr.əns/

noun

Definition: The state of agreeing or having the same opinion about something; it can also refer to events happening at the same time or the meeting of lines at a point.

Example: The concurrence of their ideas led to a successful project.

concurrency

IPA: /kənˈkɜːrənsɪ/

KK: /kənˈkɜrənsi/

noun

Definition: The state of happening at the same time or simultaneously, often used in contexts like computing or project management.

Example: The concurrency of tasks allowed the team to complete the project ahead of schedule.

concussive

IPA: /kənˈkʌsɪv/

KK: /kənˈkʌsɪv/

adjective

Definition: Relating to or causing a strong impact or shock, often resulting in injury or disturbance.

Example: The explosion produced a concussive force that could be felt miles away.

condemnable

IPA: /kənˈdɛm.nə.bəl/

KK: /kənˈdɛm.nə.bəl/

adjective

Definition: Worthy of being criticized or disapproved of.

Example: The judge described the actions as condemnable and called for strict penalties.

condemnation

IPA: /ˌkɒndɛmˈneɪʃən/

KK: /kənˌdɛmˈneɪʃən/

noun

Definition: The act of expressing strong disapproval or criticism of something or someone, often in a formal way.

Example: The politician faced public condemnation for his controversial remarks.

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