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Exam: Cambridge English: C1 Advanced (CAE)

aberrance

IPA: /æˈbɛrəns/

KK: /æb'ɛr.əns/

noun

Definition: A situation or condition that is different from what is normal or expected, often indicating a mistake or abnormality.

Example: The scientist noted the aberrance in the data, which suggested an error in the experiment.

aberrancy

IPA: /ˌæbəˈrænsɪ/

KK: /æbəˈrænsɪ/

noun

Definition: A situation or behavior that is different from what is normal or expected, often seen as a mistake or an error.

Example: The scientist noted the aberrancy in the data that suggested an error in the experiment.

aberrant

IPA: /ˈæbərənt/

KK: /ˈæbərənt/

adjective

Definition: Describing something that is different from what is usual or expected, often in a way that is unusual or abnormal.

Example: The scientist noted that the aberrant behavior of the cells could indicate a serious underlying issue.

noun

Definition: A person or thing that behaves in a way that is different from what is usual or expected.

Example: The scientist studied the aberrant behavior of the animal in its natural habitat.

aberrantly

IPA: /əˈbɛrəntli/

KK: /æˈbɛrəntli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that is unusual or not typical, often deviating from what is expected.

Example: The data was aberrantly skewed, leading to incorrect conclusions.

aberrated

IPA: /ˌæbəˈreɪtɪd/

KK: /æbəˈreɪtɪd/

adjective

Definition: Describing something that is unusual or different from what is normal or expected, often indicating a mistake or abnormality.

Example: The aberrated results of the experiment led to further investigation into the methodology used.

aberration

IPA: /ˌæbəˈreɪʃən/

KK: /ˌæbəˈreɪʃən/

noun

Definition: A situation or event that is different from what is usual or expected, often seen as a mistake or an unusual occurrence.

Example: The sudden drop in temperature was an aberration in the otherwise warm weather pattern.

aberrational

IPA: /ˌæbəˈreɪʃənl/

KK: /æbəˈreɪʃənl/

adjective

Definition: Describing something that deviates from what is normal or expected, often in a way that is unusual or irregular.

Example: The scientist noted that the aberrational data points could skew the results of the experiment.

abeyance

IPA: /əˈbeɪəns/

KK: /əˈbeɪəns/

noun

Definition: A state where something is temporarily inactive or not in use, often waiting for a decision or resolution. It can also refer to a situation where ownership or rights are not clearly assigned.

Example: The project was held in abeyance until further funding could be secured.

abeyancy

IPA: /əˈbeɪənsi/

KK: /əˈbeɪənsi/

noun

Definition: A state of temporary inactivity or suspension, where something is not currently in use or being acted upon.

Example: The project is currently in abeyance until further funding is secured.

abhor

IPA: //əˈbɔːr//

KK: /əˈbɔr/

transitive verb

Definition: To feel strong dislike or hatred for something; to detest.

Example: Many people abhor violence and seek peaceful solutions.

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