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Exam: Cambridge English: C1 Advanced (CAE)

contemplation

IPA: /ˌkɒn.tɛm.pləˈteɪ.ʃən/

KK: /kɒnˈtɛmpləˌteɪʃən/

noun

Definition: The act of thinking deeply about something, often in a serious or reflective way.

Example: She spent hours in contemplation, considering her future and the choices she needed to make.

contemplative

IPA: /kənˈtɛm.plə.tɪv/

KK: /kənˈtɛmplətɪv/

adjective

Definition: Having a thoughtful or reflective nature, often involving deep consideration or meditation.

Example: She sat in a contemplative mood, pondering the meaning of life.

noun

Definition: A person who thinks deeply about things, often in a spiritual or reflective way.

Example: The contemplative sat quietly by the lake, lost in thought.

contemporaneity

IPA: /kənˌtɛmpəˈreɪniːəti/

KK: /kənˌtɛmpəˈreɪniːəti/

noun

Definition: The quality or state of existing or happening at the same time as something else.

Example: The contemporaneity of the two events made it difficult to determine which one influenced the other.

contemporaneous

IPA: /kənˌtɛmpəˈreɪnəs/

KK: /kənˌtɛmpəˈreɪnəs/

adjective

Definition: Existing or happening at the same time as something else.

Example: The two artists were contemporaneous, creating their masterpieces in the same decade.

contemporarily

IPA: /kənˈtɛmpəˌrɛli/

KK: /kənˈtɛmpəˌrɛrɪli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that relates to the present time or current events.

Example: The artist's work is contemporarily relevant, reflecting modern issues.

contemporary

IPA: /kənˈtɛmpəˌrɛri/

KK: /kənˈtɛmpəˌrɛri/

adjective

Definition: Relating to the present time or recent times; modern and current.

Example: The gallery features contemporary art from various artists around the world.

noun

Definition: A person who lives at the same time as another person or is from the same period in history.

Example: Many artists today are influenced by the work of their contemporaries.

contemporize

IPA: /kənˈtɛmpəraɪz/

KK: /kənˈtɛmpəraɪz/

intransitive verb

Definition: To exist or occur at the same time as something else; to be modern or current.

Example: The artist's work contemporizes traditional themes with modern techniques.

transitive verb

Definition: To make something modern or to place it in the same time period as something else.

Example: The artist decided to contemporize her work to appeal to a younger audience.

contempt

IPA: /kənˈtɛmpt/

KK: /kənˈtɛmpt/

noun

Definition: A strong feeling of dislike or disrespect for someone or something, often because you think they are not worthy of respect.

Example: She looked at him with contempt after he made that rude comment.

contemptible

IPA: /kənˈtɛmptəbl/

KK: /kənˈtɛmptəbl/

adjective

Definition: Deserving to be looked down upon or considered unworthy; something that is despicable or shameful.

Example: His contemptible behavior at the meeting shocked everyone.

contemptuous

IPA: /kənˈtɛmptʃəs/

KK: /kənˈtɛmptʃuəs/

adjective

Definition: Showing a strong dislike or lack of respect for someone or something.

Example: She gave a contemptuous look when he made a silly joke.

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