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Exam: Cambridge English: C1 Advanced (CAE)

denuded

IPA: /dɪˈnjuːdɪd/

KK: /dɪˈnjudɪd/

adjective

Definition: Made bare or stripped of covering, often referring to land or vegetation that has been eroded or cleared away.

Example: The denuded landscape showed the effects of years of erosion and deforestation.

verb

Definition: To remove all covering or vegetation from an area, leaving it bare.

Example: The heavy rains denuded the hillside, exposing the soil underneath.

denumerable

IPA: /dɪˈnjuːmərəbl/

KK: /dɪˈnjuːmərəbəl/

adjective

Definition: Able to be counted or listed in a way that matches each item with a positive whole number.

Example: The set of natural numbers is denumerable, meaning it can be counted one by one.

denumerably

IPA: /dɪˈnjuːmərəbli/

KK: /dɪˈnjuːmərəbli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that can be counted or listed one by one, often referring to sets that can be matched with the natural numbers.

Example: The elements of the set can be arranged denumerably, allowing for a clear enumeration of each item.

denunciation

IPA: /dɪˌnʌn.siˈeɪ.ʃən/

KK: /dɪˌnʌn.siˈeɪ.ʃən/

noun

Definition: The act of publicly accusing someone of doing something wrong or illegal, often in a formal way.

Example: The politician faced denunciation from the public for his controversial remarks.

denunciative

IPA: /dɪˈnʌnʃɪˌeɪtɪv/

KK: /dɪˈnʌnʃəˌtɪv/

adjective

Definition: Relating to or characterized by the act of denouncing or condemning someone or something.

Example: The denunciative tone of the article made it clear that the author strongly opposed the policy.

denunciatory

IPA: /dɪˈnʌnʧəˌtɔri/

KK: /dɪˈnʌnʧəˌtɔri/

adjective

Definition: Having a tendency to criticize or condemn something or someone publicly.

Example: The politician made a denunciatory speech against corruption in the government.

deontic

IPA: /diˈɒntɪk/

KK: /diˈɒntɪk/

adjective

Definition: Relating to duties, obligations, or moral responsibilities.

Example: In deontic logic, we analyze the principles of what one ought to do.

deontological

IPA: /diˌɒn.təˈlɒdʒ.ɪ.kəl/

KK: /diˌɒn.təˈlɒdʒ.ɪ.kəl/

adjective

Definition: Relating to a moral theory that focuses on rules and duties rather than the consequences of actions.

Example: The philosopher discussed a deontological approach to ethics, emphasizing the importance of following moral rules.

deontologist

IPA: /diˈɒntəˌlɒdʒɪst/

KK: /diˈɒntəˌlɒdʒɪst/

noun

Definition: A person who studies or supports a type of ethics that focuses on rules and duties rather than the consequences of actions.

Example: The deontologist argued that certain actions are morally required, regardless of their outcomes.

deontology

IPA: /diˈɒn.tə.lə.dʒi/

KK: /diˈɒn.tə.lə.dʒi/

noun

Definition: A theory in ethics that focuses on the importance of following rules and duties to determine what is right or wrong.

Example: In philosophy classes, we often discuss deontology and its emphasis on moral obligations.

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