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Exam: Cambridge English: C1 Advanced (CAE)

adjuration

IPA: //ˌædʒ.əˈreɪ.ʃən//

KK: /ædʒʊˈreɪʃən/

noun

Definition: A serious and heartfelt request or appeal, often made with a sense of urgency.

Example: The priest made an adjuration for peace during the service.

adjure

IPA: /əˈdʒʊr/

KK: /ədˈʒʊr/

transitive verb

Definition: To earnestly request or command someone to do something, often with a sense of urgency or seriousness.

Example: The lawyer adjured the witness to tell the truth during the trial.

adjustive

IPA: /əˈdʒʌstɪv/

KK: /əˈdʒʌstɪv/

adjective

Definition: Having the ability or tendency to change or modify something to make it suitable or more effective.

Example: The adjustive measures implemented by the team improved the project's efficiency.

adjuvant

IPA: //ˈædʒʊvənt//

KK: /ˈædʒʊvənt/

adjective

Definition: This word describes something that helps or supports another thing, especially in medical or therapeutic contexts. It is often used to refer to treatments or substances that assist in the effectiveness of primary therapies.

Example: The doctor recommended an adjuvant therapy to enhance the effectiveness of the primary treatment.

noun

Definition: A substance that is added to a medication or treatment to improve its effectiveness or enhance its effects.

Example: The doctor prescribed an adjuvant to enhance the effectiveness of the primary medication.

admeasure

IPA: //ædˈmɛʒər//

KK: /ædˈmɛʒər/

transitive verb

Definition: To divide something into parts and give each part a specific amount or share.

Example: The committee decided to admeasure the resources among the various departments.

administering

IPA: /ədˈmɪnɪstərɪŋ/

KK: /ədˈmɪnɪstərɪŋ/

noun

Definition: The act of managing or organizing something, often related to the operation of a business, organization, or government.

Example: The administering of the new policy was met with mixed reactions from the staff.

verb

Definition: To manage or oversee the execution of something, such as a task, a process, or the distribution of resources.

Example: She is administering the new policy at the school.

administrable

IPA: /ədˈmɪnɪstrəbl/

KK: /ədˈmɪnɪstrəbl/

adjective

Definition: Capable of being managed or organized effectively.

Example: The new software is administrable by the IT department without any external help.

administrant

IPA: //ədˈmɪnɪstrənt//

KK: /ədˈmɪnɪstrənt/

adjective

Definition: Relating to the act of managing or overseeing something, often in a formal or official role.

Example: The administrant role in the organization is crucial for effective governance.

noun

Definition: A person who manages or oversees something, often in an official capacity, such as an administrator or someone who carries out specific duties.

Example: The administrant ensured that all procedures were followed during the event.

administrator

IPA: //ədˈmɪnɪˌstreɪtə//

KK: /ədˈmɪnɪˌstreɪtər/

noun

Definition: A person who manages or oversees the operations of an organization, such as a business, school, or government agency.

Example: The administrator organized the annual conference for the school district.

administratrix

IPA: /ˌæd.mɪ.nɪˈstreɪ.tɪks/

KK: /ədˌmɪnɪˈstreɪtɪks/

noun

Definition: A woman who manages or oversees an organization, project, or estate.

Example: The administratrix was responsible for overseeing the distribution of the estate's assets.

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