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Exam: Cambridge English: C1 Advanced (CAE)

criminality

IPA: /krɪˈmɪn.əl.ɪ.ti/

KK: /ˈkrɪmɪnəlɪti/

noun

Definition: The condition or fact of being involved in illegal activities or crimes.

Example: The rise in criminality in the city has led to increased police presence.

criminalize

IPA: /ˈkrɪmɪnəˌlaɪz/

KK: /ˈkrɪmɪnəˌlaɪz/

verb

Definition: To make something illegal or to treat it as a crime.

Example: The new law will criminalize the act of texting while driving.

crimination

IPA: /krɪˈmɪneɪʃən/

KK: /krɪˈmɪneɪʃən/

noun

Definition: An accusation made against someone, often implying blame or wrongdoing.

Example: The crimination of the suspect led to a lengthy investigation.

criminological

IPA: /ˌkrɪmɪˈnɒlədʒɪkəl/

KK: /ˌkrɪmɪˈnɑlədʒɪkəl/

adjective

Definition: Relating to the study of crime and criminal behavior.

Example: The criminological research provided insights into the causes of crime in urban areas.

criminologist

IPA: /ˌkrɪməˈnɒlədʒɪst/

KK: /ˌkrɪməˈnɑlədʒɪst/

noun

Definition: A person who studies crime and criminal behavior, often to understand its causes and effects.

Example: The criminologist presented her research on the impact of poverty on crime rates.

criminology

IPA: /ˌkrɪməˈnɒlədʒi/

KK: /ˌkrɪməˈnɑlədʒi/

noun

Definition: The scientific study of crime, criminals, and the behavior associated with criminal activity.

Example: She decided to major in criminology to understand the causes of crime better.

criminous

IPA: /ˈkrɪmɪnəs/

KK: /ˈkrɪmɪnəs/

adjective

Definition: Relating to or involving crime; illegal or unlawful.

Example: The criminous activities in the area have raised concerns among the residents.

criterion

IPA: /kraɪˈtɪəriən/

KK: /kraɪˈtɪəriən/

noun

Definition: A standard or principle used to judge or decide something.

Example: The main criterion for selecting candidates is their experience in the field.

criterium

IPA: //ˈkraɪtəriəm//

KK: /ˈkraɪtəriəm/

noun

Definition: A type of bicycle race where many riders compete in several laps around a closed course, usually on public roads that are closed to regular traffic.

Example: The annual criterium attracted cyclists from all over the country to compete for the championship title.

critical

IPA: /ˈkrɪtɪkəl/

KK: /ˈkrɪtɪkəl/

adjective

Definition: Relating to a situation that is very serious or important, often requiring immediate attention or careful judgment.

Example: The doctor said the patient's condition is critical and needs urgent care.

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