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Exam: Cambridge English: C1 Advanced (CAE)

condemnatory

IPA: /kənˈdɛm.nəˌtɔː.ri/

KK: /kənˈdɛm.nəˌtɔːr.i/

adjective

Definition: Describing something that expresses strong disapproval or criticism.

Example: The judge issued a condemnatory statement regarding the defendant's actions.

condemned

IPA: /kənˈdɛmd/

KK: /kənˈdɛmnd/

adjective

Definition: Describing something that has been declared to be wrong, bad, or unfit, often resulting in punishment or disapproval.

Example: The condemned building was scheduled for demolition due to safety concerns.

noun

Definition: A person who has been officially declared to be guilty of a crime and is punished, often with a severe penalty such as death.

Example: The condemned stood before the judge, awaiting the final verdict.

verb

Definition: To declare that something is wrong or unacceptable, often in a strong way.

Example: The judge condemned the actions of the defendant during the trial.

condensable

IPA: /kənˈdɛn.sə.bəl/

KK: /kənˈdɛn sə bəl/

adjective

Definition: Able to be made denser or more compact, often by changing from a gas to a liquid.

Example: The steam in the air is condensable, meaning it can turn into water droplets when cooled.

condensate

IPA: /kənˈdɛnseɪt/

KK: /kənˈdɛnseɪt/

noun

Definition: A liquid that forms when a gas or vapor cools and changes into a liquid state.

Example: The condensate from the steam was collected in a separate container.

condensational

IPA: /kənˈdɛnseɪʃənl/

KK: /kənˈdɛnseɪʃənl/

adjective

Definition: Relating to the process of condensation, where a substance changes from a gas to a liquid.

Example: The condensational process is essential for forming clouds in the atmosphere.

condescend

IPA: /ˌkɒndɪˈsɛnd/

KK: /kɒndɪˈsɛnd/

intransitive verb

Definition: To behave in a way that shows you think you are better or more important than others, often by talking down to them.

Example: She tends to condescend when speaking to her colleagues, making them feel inferior.

condescendence

IPA: /ˌkɒndɪˈsɛndəns/

KK: /kɒndɪˈsɛndəns/

noun

Definition: The attitude of treating others as if they are less important or less intelligent.

Example: His condescendence made it difficult for others to feel comfortable around him.

condescension

IPA: /ˌkɒndɪˈsɛnʃən/

KK: /kɒndɪˈsɛnʃən/

noun

Definition: A behavior or attitude that shows someone thinks they are better or more important than others, often treating them in a way that is disrespectful or belittling.

Example: Her condescension made it difficult for her colleagues to feel valued in the team.

conditionable

IPA: /kənˈdɪʃənəbl/

KK: /kənˈdɪʃənəbl/

adjective

Definition: Able to be influenced or modified by certain conditions or factors.

Example: The experiment showed that the results were conditionable based on the environment.

conditional

IPA: /kənˈdɪʃənl/

KK: /kənˈdɪʃənl/

adjective

Definition: Relating to or based on a condition or requirement that must be met for something to happen.

Example: The agreement was conditional, meaning it would only take effect if certain terms were fulfilled.

noun

Definition: A word or phrase that expresses a condition or a situation that depends on something else happening.

Example: In the sentence, 'If it rains, we will stay inside,' the phrase 'if it rains' is a conditional.

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