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Exam: Cambridge English: C1 Advanced (CAE)

empressement

IPA: /ɛ̃.pʁɛs.mɑ̃/

KK: /ɛmˈprɛsəˌmɑ̃/

noun

Definition: A strong feeling of enthusiasm and eagerness, often shown through warm and friendly behavior.

Example: Her empressement to help was evident as she rushed to assist her friends.

emprise

IPA: /ɛmˈpraɪz/

KK: /ɛmˈpraɪz/

noun

Definition: A bold or adventurous undertaking, often related to chivalry or bravery.

Example: The knight embarked on an emprise to rescue the captured princess.

emulate

IPA: /ˈɛm.jʊ.leɪt/

KK: /ˈɛm.jə.leɪt/

adjective

Definition: To strive to equal or excel, especially by imitating; to copy someone or something in order to achieve similar success or quality.

Example: Many young athletes try to emulate their sports heroes to improve their skills.

transitive verb

Definition: To try to be like someone or something by imitating their actions or qualities, often with the goal of matching or surpassing them.

Example: Many young athletes emulate their sports heroes to improve their skills.

emulation

IPA: /ˌɛm.jʊˈleɪ.ʃən/

KK: /ˌɛmjuˈleɪʃən/

noun

Definition: The act of trying to match or exceed someone else's achievements or qualities, often by imitating them.

Example: The software uses emulation to run applications designed for a different operating system.

emulative

IPA: /ˈɛm.jʊ.leɪ.tɪv/

KK: /ˈɛm.jə.leɪ.tɪv/

adjective

Definition: Having a tendency to imitate or follow the example of others.

Example: The emulative nature of the students encouraged them to strive for excellence by learning from their peers.

emulous

IPA: /ˈɛm.jə.ləs/

KK: /ˈɛm.jə.ləs/

adjective

Definition: Having a strong desire to equal or surpass someone, often in a competitive way.

Example: She was emulous of her sister's achievements and worked hard to match them.

emulsification

IPA: /ɪˌmʌl.sɪ.fɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/

KK: /ɪˌmʌl.sɪ.fɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/

noun

Definition: The process of mixing two liquids that usually do not mix well, such as oil and water, to create a stable mixture.

Example: The emulsification of oil and vinegar creates a smooth salad dressing.

emulsive

IPA: /ɪˈmʌl.sɪv/

KK: /ɪˈmʌl.sɪv/

adjective

Definition: Relating to or capable of forming an emulsion, which is a mixture of two liquids that usually do not mix well, like oil and water.

Example: The emulsive properties of the new cream make it ideal for salad dressings.

enact

IPA: /ɪˈnækt/

KK: /ɪˈnækt/

transitive verb

Definition: To make something into law or to perform a role in a play or story.

Example: The government decided to enact new regulations to protect the environment.

enacting

IPA: /ɪˈnæktɪŋ/

KK: /ɪˈnæktɪŋ/

noun

Definition: The process of making something into law or putting something into effect.

Example: The enacting of the new law took several months of discussion.

verb

Definition: To put something into action or to make it happen, especially a law or a plan.

Example: The government is enacting new policies to improve education.

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