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Exam: Cambridge English: C1 Advanced (CAE)

dystopia

IPA: /dɪsˈtoʊpiə/

KK: /dɪsˈtoʊpiə/

noun

Definition: A fictional place or society where life is very bad, often due to oppression, suffering, or fear.

Example: In the novel, the characters live in a dystopia where freedom is restricted and fear is common.

dystopian

IPA: /dɪsˈtoʊpiən/

KK: /dɪsˈtoʊpiən/

adjective

Definition: Relating to an imagined society that is unpleasant or frightening, often characterized by oppression and suffering.

Example: The novel depicts a dystopian future where freedom is restricted and surveillance is constant.

dystopic

IPA: /dɪsˈtoʊpɪk/

KK: /dɪsˈtoʊpɪk/

adjective

Definition: Relating to a fictional society that is undesirable or frightening, often characterized by oppression, suffering, or extreme control.

Example: The novel presents a dystopic future where technology rules every aspect of life.

dystrophic

IPA: /dɪsˈtrɒfɪk/

KK: /dɪsˈtrɔfɪk/

adjective

Definition: Describing a condition related to poor nutrition or growth, often affecting tissues or organs, and can also refer to certain types of water bodies with specific characteristics.

Example: The dystrophic lake had dark, stained waters and very few plants growing in it.

earnest

IPA: /ˈɜrnɪst/

KK: /ˈɜrnɪst/

adjective

Definition: Showing sincere and serious feelings or intentions.

Example: She made an earnest request for help with her project.

noun

Definition: A payment or token given in advance to show commitment to a deal or agreement, often used to secure a contract.

Example: He provided earnest money to the seller to show he was serious about buying the house.

earnestness

IPA: /ˈɜrnəstnəs/

KK: /ˈɜrnɪstnəs/

noun

Definition: The quality of being serious and sincere in one's intentions or actions.

Example: Her earnestness in pursuing her goals inspired everyone around her.

easement

IPA: /ˈiːzmənt/

KK: /ˈizmənt/

noun

Definition: A legal right to use someone else's land for a specific purpose, such as for access or utility lines.

Example: The property owner granted an easement to the utility company to install power lines across his land.

ebullience

IPA: /ɪˈbʌl.jəns/

KK: /ɪˈbʌl.jəns/

noun

Definition: A lively and enthusiastic expression of thoughts or feelings.

Example: Her ebullience was contagious, making everyone around her feel excited and happy.

ebulliency

IPA: /ɪˈbʌljənsi/

KK: /ɪˈbʌljənsi/

noun

Definition: A lively and enthusiastic expression of feelings or thoughts; a state of being cheerful and full of energy.

Example: Her ebulliency was contagious, making everyone around her feel more joyful.

ebullient

IPA: /ɪˈbʌljənt/

KK: /ɪˈbʌljənt/

adjective

Definition: Full of energy, excitement, and enthusiasm; lively and cheerful.

Example: The ebullient crowd cheered loudly at the concert.

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