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Exam: Cambridge English: C1 Advanced (CAE)

elicit

IPA: /ɪˈlɪsɪt/

KK: /ɪˈlɪsɪt/

transitive verb

Definition: To bring out or draw forth something, such as a response or information, often through questioning or discussion.

Example: The teacher tried to elicit a response from the students during the discussion.

elicitation

IPA: /ɪˌlɪsɪˈteɪʃən/

KK: /ɪˌlɪsɪˈteɪʃən/

noun

Definition: The process of drawing out or bringing forth information, feelings, or responses from someone.

Example: The teacher used various techniques for the elicitation of students' thoughts during the discussion.

elicitor

IPA: /ɪˈlɪsɪtə/

KK: /ɪˈlɪsɪtər/

noun

Definition: A person or thing that brings out a response or reaction.

Example: The teacher used a question as an elicitor to encourage discussion among the students.

elide

IPA: /ɪˈlaɪd/

KK: /ɪˈlaɪd/

transitive verb

Definition: To leave out or cut short something, such as a word or syllable, often in speech or writing.

Example: In poetry, it is common to elide certain syllables to maintain the rhythm.

eligibility

IPA: /ɪˌlɪdʒəˈbɪləti/

KK: /ɪˌlɪdʒəˈbɪlɪti/

noun

Definition: The condition of being qualified or suitable for something, such as a job, program, or benefit.

Example: Her eligibility for the scholarship was confirmed after she submitted her application.

eliminative

IPA: /ɪˈlɪmɪnətɪv/

KK: /ɪˈlɪməˌneɪtɪv/

adjective

Definition: Relating to the process of removing or getting rid of something.

Example: The eliminative approach focuses on discarding unnecessary elements in the design.

elision

IPA: /ɪˈlɪʒən/

KK: /ɪˈlɪʒən/

noun

Definition: The act of leaving out a sound or syllable when speaking, often to make pronunciation easier or to fit a rhythm in poetry.

Example: In poetry, elision helps maintain the meter by omitting certain syllables.

ellipsoidal

IPA: /ɪˈlɪp.səʊ.ɪ.dəl/

KK: /ɪˈlɪp.səʊ.ɪ.dəl/

adjective

Definition: Relating to a shape that is like an elongated circle or oval, often used in geometry to describe certain three-dimensional forms.

Example: The planet has an ellipsoidal shape, making it slightly flattened at the poles.

elliptic

IPA: /ɪˈlɪptɪk/

KK: /ɪˈlɪptɪk/

adjective

Definition: Describing something that has the shape of an oval or ellipse, or is characterized by a concise and sometimes unclear style of expression.

Example: The artist used elliptic shapes in her painting to create a sense of movement.

elliptical

IPA: /ɪˈlɪptɪkəl/

KK: /ɪˈlɪptɪkəl/

adjective

Definition: Having a shape that resembles an oval or ellipse, often used to describe objects or paths that are not perfectly round.

Example: The track was designed in an elliptical shape to allow for faster running times.

noun

Definition: A shape that is like a flattened circle, often used to describe certain types of galaxies or exercise machines.

Example: The elliptical galaxy is one of the types of galaxies found in the universe.

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