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Exam: Cambridge English: C1 Advanced (CAE)

abhorrence

IPA: /æbˈhɔːrəns/

KK: /æbˈhɔr.əns/

noun

Definition: A strong feeling of dislike or disgust towards something or someone.

Example: Her abhorrence for injustice was evident in her activism.

abhorrent

IPA: //əˈbɒr.ənt//

KK: /əˈbɔr ənt/

adjective

Definition: Something that is extremely unpleasant or disgusting, causing strong feelings of dislike or hatred.

Example: The abhorrent behavior of the villain shocked everyone in the audience.

abhorrently

IPA: /æbˈhɔːrəntli/

KK: /æbˈhɔr ənt li/

adverb

Definition: In a way that shows strong dislike or hatred for something.

Example: She abhorrently rejected the proposal due to its unethical implications.

abhorring

IPA: /əˈbɔːrɪŋ/

KK: /əˈbɔrɪŋ/

noun

Definition: A strong feeling of dislike or hatred towards something or someone.

Example: Her abhorring of violence was evident in her peaceful protests.

verb

Definition: To feel strong dislike or hatred for something.

Example: She was abhorring the idea of lying to her friends.

abidance

IPA: /əˈbaɪdəns/

KK: /əˈbaɪdəns/

noun

Definition: The state of following rules or laws, or the act of staying in a certain place or condition.

Example: His abidance by the rules ensured a fair competition for everyone involved.

abiogenesis

IPA: /ˌeɪbaɪoʊˈdʒɛnɪsɪs/

KK: /ˌeɪbaɪoʊˈdʒɛnɪsɪs/

noun

Definition: The idea that living things can come from non-living materials without any other living things being involved.

Example: The theory of abiogenesis suggests that life originated from simple organic compounds.

abiogenic

IPA: /ˌeɪbaɪoʊˈdʒɛnɪk/

KK: /ˌeɪbaɪoʊˈdʒɛnɪk/

adjective

Definition: This word describes something that is created without the involvement of living organisms. It refers to processes or materials that do not come from biological sources.

Example: The abiogenic origin of certain minerals suggests they formed through non-biological processes.

abiogenist

IPA: /ˌeɪbaɪoʊˈdʒɛnɪst/

KK: /ˌeɪbaɪoʊˈdʒɛnɪst/

noun

Definition: A person who believes that life can arise from non-living matter without the need for pre-existing life.

Example: The abiogenist argued that life could arise from non-living matter under the right conditions.

abiological

IPA: /ˌeɪbaɪəˈlɒdʒɪkəl/

KK: /ˌeɪbaɪəˈlɒdʒɪkəl/

adjective

Definition: Not related to or coming from living things; not involving any biological processes.

Example: The abiological processes in the environment can significantly affect the ecosystem.

abiosis

IPA: /ˌeɪbaɪˈoʊsɪs/

KK: /æbaɪˈoʊsɪs/

noun

Definition: A condition where there is no life present, often referring to a lack of living organisms in a specific environment or situation.

Example: The extreme conditions of the planet led to a state of abiosis, where no living organisms could survive.

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