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Exam: Cambridge English: C1 Advanced (CAE)

elucidate

IPA: /ɪˈluːsɪdeɪt/

KK: /ɪˈluːsɪdeɪt/

intransitive verb

Definition: To make something clear or easy to understand by providing an explanation.

Example: The teacher tried to elucidate the complex topic for her students.

transitive verb

Definition: To make something clear or easy to understand by explaining it.

Example: The teacher tried to elucidate the complex topic for her students.

elucidation

IPA: /ɪˌluːsɪˈdeɪʃən/

KK: /ɪˌluːsɪˈdeɪʃən/

noun

Definition: The act of making something clear or easy to understand, often by providing an explanation or illustration.

Example: The teacher provided an elucidation of the complex topic to help the students understand it better.

elucidative

IPA: /ɪˈluːsɪˌdeɪtɪv/

KK: /ɪˈluːsɪˌdeɪtɪv/

adjective

Definition: Serving to make something clear or easy to understand; providing explanation or clarification.

Example: The teacher provided an elucidative explanation of the complex topic.

elucidator

IPA: /ɪˈluːsɪdeɪtə/

KK: /ɪˈluːsɪdeɪtə/

noun

Definition: A person who makes something clear or easy to understand, often by explaining it in detail.

Example: The teacher acted as an elucidator, helping students grasp complex concepts.

elude

IPA: /ɪˈluːd/

KK: /ɪˈlud/

transitive verb

Definition: To avoid or escape from something in a clever or skillful way, often making it difficult for others to catch or understand.

Example: The thief managed to elude the police for several days before being caught.

eluent

IPA: /ˈɛl.ju.ənt/

KK: /ˈɛl.ju.ənt/

noun

Definition: A substance that is used to dissolve or carry other substances during a process of separation.

Example: The chemist used an eluent to extract the desired compound from the mixture.

elusion

IPA: /ɪˈluːʒən/

KK: /ɪˈluːʒən/

noun

Definition: The act of avoiding or escaping something, often in a clever or skillful way.

Example: His elusion of the question left everyone confused about his true intentions.

elusive

IPA: /ɪˈluːsɪv/

KK: /ɪˈlusɪv/

adjective

Definition: Difficult to find, catch, or achieve; something that is hard to understand or define.

Example: The solution to the problem remained elusive despite many attempts to solve it.

elusiveness

IPA: /ɪˈluːsɪvnəs/

KK: /ɪˈluːsɪvnəs/

noun

Definition: The quality of being difficult to find, catch, or achieve.

Example: The elusiveness of the rare bird made it a challenge for birdwatchers to spot.

elusory

IPA: //ɪˈluːsəri//

KK: /ɪˈluːsəri/

adjective

Definition: Something that is difficult to catch, understand, or define; it often seems to escape or avoid being grasped.

Example: The concept of happiness can be quite elusory, as it varies from person to person.

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