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Exam: Cambridge English: C1 Advanced (CAE)

corrugation

IPA: //ˌkɔːr.əˈɡeɪ.ʃən//

KK: /kɔːrʊˈɡeɪʃən/

noun

Definition: A wavy or ridged surface that has grooves or folds, often used in materials like metal or cardboard to add strength.

Example: The roof was made of corrugated metal to help with rain drainage.

corrupt

IPA: /kəˈrʌpt/

KK: /kəˈrʌpt/

intransitive verb

Definition: To change from good to bad in morals, integrity, or virtue; to become dishonest or unethical.

Example: The once honest politician began to corrupt after gaining power.

corrupted

IPA: /kəˈrʌptɪd/

KK: /kəˈrʌptɪd/

adjective

Definition: Having been changed from a good or pure state to one that is bad or dishonest.

Example: The corrupted data made it impossible to retrieve the original information.

verb

Definition: To have caused something to become morally or ethically unsound, or to have damaged or altered something in a negative way.

Example: The data was corrupted during the transfer, making it unusable.

corruptest

IPA: /kəˈrʌptɪst/

KK: /kəˈrʌptɪst/

adjective

Definition: Describing someone or something that is the most dishonest or morally wrong, often involving bribery or unethical behavior.

Example: In the investigation, they uncovered the corruptest officials who had taken bribes.

verb

Definition: To make someone or something dishonest or morally bad; to damage or spoil.

Example: If you corruptest the data, the results will be unreliable.

corruptibility

IPA: /kəˌrʌptɪˈbɪlɪti/

KK: /kəˌrʌptəˈbɪlɪti/

noun

Definition: The condition of being able to be influenced to act dishonestly or to be morally compromised.

Example: The corruptibility of some officials raises concerns about the integrity of the government.

corruptible

IPA: /kəˈrʌptəbl/

KK: /kəˈrʌptəbl/

adjective

Definition: Able to be influenced or changed in a bad way, often leading to dishonest behavior or actions.

Example: The corruptible officials accepted bribes to alter the outcome of the election.

corruptive

IPA: /kəˈrʌptɪv/

KK: /kəˈrʌptɪv/

adjective

Definition: Having the ability or tendency to cause moral or ethical decay or degradation.

Example: The corruptive influence of greed can lead to unethical behavior in business.

corruptively

IPA: /kəˈrʌptɪvli/

KK: /kəˈrʌptɪvli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that causes corruption or moral decay.

Example: The official acted corruptively, leading to a loss of public trust.

corruptly

IPA: /kəˈrʌptli/

KK: /kəˈrʌptli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that is dishonest or morally wrong, often involving bribery or unethical behavior.

Example: The official acted corruptly, accepting bribes in exchange for favors.

corruptness

IPA: /kəˈrʌptnəs/

KK: /kəˈrʌptnəs/

noun

Definition: The condition of being dishonest or morally wrong, often involving the abuse of power for personal gain.

Example: The corruptness of the officials led to widespread distrust among the citizens.

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