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Exam: Cambridge English: C1 Advanced (CAE)

copyediting

IPA: /ˈkɒpiˌɛdɪtɪŋ/

KK: /ˈkɑpiˌɛdɪtɪŋ/

noun

Definition: The process of reviewing and correcting written material to improve accuracy, clarity, and overall quality before it is published.

Example: The author hired a professional for copyediting to ensure the manuscript was error-free.

copyread

IPA: /ˈkɒpiˌriːd/

KK: /ˈkɑːpiˌriːd/

verb

Definition: To read written material carefully in order to find and correct errors in spelling, grammar, or punctuation.

Example: Before publishing the article, the editor will copyread it to ensure there are no mistakes.

copyreader

IPA: /ˈkɒpiˌriːdə/

KK: /ˈkɑːpiˌriːdər/

noun

Definition: A person who checks and corrects written material, especially for newspapers or magazines, to ensure it is clear and free of errors before it is published.

Example: The copyreader found several mistakes in the article before it went to print.

copyrightable

IPA: /ˈkɒpɪraɪtəbl/

KK: /ˈkɑːpiraɪtəbəl/

adjective

Definition: Able to be protected by copyright law, meaning it can be registered for copyright.

Example: The artist's new painting is copyrightable, allowing her to protect her work legally.

noun

Definition: Something that can be protected by copyright law, meaning it is eligible for legal rights regarding its use and distribution.

Example: The novel is considered copyrightable because it contains original content.

coquette

IPA: /kəˈkɛt/

KK: /kəˈkɛt/

noun

Definition: A woman who playfully tries to attract attention or admiration from men, often without serious intentions.

Example: She was known as a coquette, charming everyone at the party with her playful flirtation.

coquettishness

IPA: /kəʊˈkɛtɪʃnəs/

KK: /kəˈkwɛtɪʃnəs/

noun

Definition: The quality of being flirtatious or playful in a way that is intended to attract attention or admiration.

Example: Her coquettishness made her the center of attention at the party.

coracoid

IPA: /kɔːˈreɪkɔɪd/

KK: /kɔˈreɪkɔɪd/

adjective

Definition: Relating to a specific bone structure in the shoulder area of many animals, which connects the shoulder blade to the sternum.

Example: The coracoid process is an important part of the shoulder joint.

noun

Definition: A bone that is shaped like a beak and connects to the shoulder blade and breastbone in many animals, including birds and reptiles.

Example: The coracoid bone plays an important role in the structure of the shoulder in birds.

cordiality

IPA: /kɔːrˈdʒiːəlɪti/

KK: /kɔrˈdʒiːəlɪti/

noun

Definition: The quality of being friendly, warm, and polite towards others.

Example: The cordiality between the two families made the gathering enjoyable for everyone.

corepressor

IPA: /kɔːrɪˈprɛsə/

KK: /kɔːrɪˈprɛsər/

noun

Definition: A substance that works with a genetic repressor to stop the process of making proteins by preventing certain genes from being turned on.

Example: The corepressor binds to the repressor protein, allowing it to block gene expression.

corequisite

IPA: //kɔːˈrɛkwɪzɪt//

KK: /kɔːˈrɛkwɪzɪt/

noun

Definition: A class that a student must take at the same time as another class.

Example: Biology is a corequisite for the advanced chemistry course.

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