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Exam: Cambridge English: C1 Advanced (CAE)

diabetic

IPA: /ˌdaɪəˈbɛtɪk/

KK: /daɪəˈbɛtɪk/

adjective

Definition: Relating to or affected by a condition called diabetes, which affects how the body processes sugar.

Example: The doctor recommended a diabetic diet to help manage her blood sugar levels.

noun

Definition: A person who has a medical condition that affects how the body uses sugar.

Example: My friend is a diabetic and needs to monitor his blood sugar levels regularly.

diabetogenic

IPA: /ˌdaɪəˈbɛtəʤənɪk/

KK: /daɪəˈbɛtəʤənɪk/

adjective

Definition: Relating to or causing the development of diabetes.

Example: Certain foods can be considered diabetogenic if they lead to high blood sugar levels.

diabolic

IPA: //daɪˈɒbɪk//

KK: /daɪˈɑbɪk/

adjective

Definition: Very evil or cruel, like something a devil would do.

Example: The villain in the story had a diabolic plan to take over the world.

diabolical

IPA: /ˌdaɪəˈbɒlɪkəl/

KK: /daɪəˈbɑlɪkəl/

adjective

Definition: Relating to or resembling a devil, often in a very evil or cruel way.

Example: The villain in the story had a diabolical plan to take over the world.

diabolically

IPA: /ˌdaɪəˈbɒlɪkli/

KK: /daɪəˈbɑlɪkli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that is extremely evil or wicked, often suggesting cleverness or cunning.

Example: The villain plotted diabolically to take over the world.

diabolicalness

IPA: /ˌdaɪəˈbɒkələsnəs/

KK: /daɪəˈbɑːkələsnəs/

noun

Definition: The quality or state of being extremely evil or wicked.

Example: The villain's diabolicalness was evident in his cruel plans.

diabolism

IPA: //daɪˈæbəlɪzəm//

KK: /daɪˈæbəlɪzəm/

noun

Definition: The practice or belief in dealing with the devil or demons, often involving evil actions or sorcery.

Example: The novel explores themes of diabolism and its impact on the characters' lives.

diabolize

IPA: //daɪˈæbəlaɪz//

KK: /daɪˈæbəˌlaɪz/

transitive verb

Definition: To make someone or something seem evil or devilish.

Example: The media often diabolize public figures to create sensational stories.

diacetyl

IPA: //daɪˈæsɪtəl//

KK: /daɪˈæsɪtəl/

noun

Definition: A chemical compound with the formula C4H6O2, consisting of two acetyl groups. It is often used in flavoring and fragrance products.

Example: Diacetyl is commonly used to give a buttery flavor to popcorn.

diachronic

IPA: //daɪəˈkrɒnɪk//

KK: /daɪəˈkrɒnɪk/

adjective

Definition: Relating to the study of how things change over time, especially in language or culture.

Example: The diachronic analysis of the language revealed how its structure evolved over centuries.

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