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Exam: Cambridge English: C1 Advanced (CAE)

emend

IPA: /ɪˈmɛnd/

KK: /ɪˈmɛnd/

transitive verb

Definition: To make corrections or improvements to a text, especially by editing it carefully.

Example: The editor had to emend several errors in the manuscript before publication.

emendable

IPA: /ɪˈmɛndəbl/

KK: /ɪˈmɛndəbl/

adjective

Definition: Able to be corrected or improved.

Example: The manuscript was emendable, allowing the editor to make necessary changes.

emendate

IPA: /ɪˈmɛn.deɪt/

KK: /ɪˈmɛnˌdeɪt/

transitive verb

Definition: To make corrections or improvements to a text, especially by editing or revising it.

Example: The editor had to emendate the manuscript before it could be published.

emendation

IPA: /ɪˌmɛnˈdeɪʃən/

KK: /ɪˌmɛnˈdeɪʃən/

noun

Definition: A change made to a text to correct or improve it.

Example: The editor made several emendations to the manuscript before publication.

emergence

IPA: /ɪˈmɜːrdʒəns/

KK: /ɪˈmɜrdʒəns/

noun

Definition: The process of coming into view or becoming visible after being hidden or not present.

Example: The emergence of new technologies has changed the way we communicate.

emergent

IPA: /ɪˈmɜːrdʒənt/

KK: /ɪˈmɜrdʒənt/

adjective

Definition: Something that is coming into view or existence, often unexpectedly or urgently.

Example: The emergent technology has the potential to change the way we live.

noun

Definition: A person or thing that is coming into view or existence, often used to describe a tree that grows above the surrounding forest.

Example: The emergent trees in the rainforest tower over the other plants, reaching great heights.

emerita

IPA: /ɪˈmɛrɪtə/

KK: /ɪˈmɛrɪtə/

adjective

Definition: A term used to describe a woman who has retired from a position but still holds an honorary title related to that position.

Example: After many years of teaching, she was honored with the title of professor emerita.

noun

Definition: A woman who has retired from her job but still holds an honorary title related to her previous position.

Example: After many years of dedicated service, she was named emerita and continues to be involved in the university's activities.

emeritus

IPA: /ɪˈmɛrɪtəs/

KK: /ɪˈmɛrɪtəs/

adjective

Definition: A term used to describe someone who has retired from a position but still holds an honorary title related to that position.

Example: The university awarded him the title of professor emeritus after his retirement.

noun

Definition: A person who has retired from a professional position but still holds an honorary title related to that position.

Example: After many years of teaching, Professor Smith was named emeritus and continued to advise students.

emesis

IPA: /ˈɛmɪsɪs/

KK: /ˈɛmɪsɪs/

noun

Definition: The act of throwing up or expelling the contents of the stomach through the mouth.

Example: After eating something spoiled, she experienced severe emesis.

emetic

IPA: /ɪˈmɛtɪk/

KK: /ɪˈmɛtɪk/

adjective

Definition: Causing a person to vomit.

Example: The doctor prescribed an emetic to help clear the patient's stomach.

noun

Definition: A substance that makes a person vomit.

Example: The doctor gave her an emetic to help clear her stomach.

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