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Exam: Cambridge English: C1 Advanced (CAE)

consummate

IPA: /kənˈsʌmət/

KK: /kənˈsʌmət/

adjective

Definition: Complete or perfect in every way; having a high level of skill or accomplishment.

Example: She is a consummate professional who always delivers excellent work.

transitive verb

Definition: To complete or finish something, especially in a way that makes it fully successful or perfect.

Example: They decided to consummate their agreement with a formal signing ceremony.

consummately

IPA: /kənˈsʌmətli/

KK: /kənˈsʌmətli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that shows great skill or perfection; completely and expertly.

Example: She performed the dance consummately, impressing everyone in the audience.

consummation

IPA: /ˌkɒnsəˈmeɪʃən/

KK: /kənˈsʌməˌneɪʃən/

noun

Definition: The act of completing or fulfilling something, often referring to achieving a final goal or the completion of a process.

Example: The consummation of their plans took years of hard work and dedication.

consummative

IPA: /kənˈsʌməˌtɪv/

KK: /kənˈsʌməˌtɪv/

adjective

Definition: This word describes something that completes or brings to a final state.

Example: The consummative phase of the project ensured that all goals were met before the final review.

consummatory

IPA: /kənˈsʌməˌtɔri/

KK: /kənˈsʌməˌtɔri/

adjective

Definition: Relating to the completion or fulfillment of a process or action, often in a way that brings it to a successful conclusion.

Example: The consummatory behavior of the animals was observed during their mating rituals.

contagium

IPA: /kənˈteɪdʒiəm/

KK: /kənˈteɪdʒiəm/

noun

Definition: A substance or agent that can cause a disease to spread from one person or organism to another.

Example: The doctor explained how the contagium could be transmitted through direct contact.

containable

IPA: /kənˈteɪnəbl/

KK: /kənˈteɪnəbl/

adjective

Definition: Able to be held or controlled within certain limits.

Example: The virus is considered containable with the right precautions.

containment

IPA: /kənˈteɪnmənt/

KK: /kənˈteɪnmənt/

noun

Definition: The action or process of keeping something within certain limits or preventing it from spreading, often used in contexts like politics or safety measures.

Example: The government implemented a strategy of containment to limit the influence of rival nations.

contemnor

IPA: /kənˈtɛm.nɔr/

KK: /kənˈtɛm.nɔr/

noun

Definition: A person who shows disrespect or disobedience to a court of law.

Example: The judge declared him a contemnor for ignoring the court's orders.

contemplate

IPA: /kənˈtɛm.plɪt/

KK: /kənˈtɛmˌpleɪt/

intransitive verb

Definition: To think deeply about something or to consider it carefully.

Example: She likes to contemplate her future while sitting by the lake.

transitive verb

Definition: To think deeply about something or to consider it carefully for a long time.

Example: She likes to contemplate her future before making any big decisions.

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