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Exam: Cambridge English: C1 Advanced (CAE)

engulfment

IPA: /ɪnˈɡʌlfmənt/

KK: /ɪnˈɡʌlfmənt/

noun

Definition: The action of completely surrounding or covering something, often in a way that makes it difficult to escape or be seen.

Example: The engulfment of the city by the floodwaters was sudden and devastating.

enharmonic

IPA: /ɪnˈhɑːrmənɪk/

KK: /ɪnˈhɑrmənɪk/

adjective

Definition: This term describes musical notes that have the same pitch but are represented by different names or symbols, such as C sharp and D flat.

Example: In music theory, enharmonic notes can create interesting harmonic possibilities.

enharmonically

IPA: /ɪnˈhɑːrmənɪkli/

KK: /ɪnˈhɑrmənɪkli/

adverb

Definition: In music, this term refers to notes that sound the same but are written differently, often used to describe a relationship between two musical pitches.

Example: The two notes can be played enharmonically, meaning they sound the same even though they are notated differently.

enigma

IPA: /ɪˈnɪɡmə/

KK: /ɪˈnɪɡmə/

noun

Definition: A person or thing that is difficult to understand or explain; something that is puzzling or mysterious.

Example: The disappearance of the ancient civilization remains an enigma to historians.

enigmatic

IPA: /ˌɛnɪɡˈmætɪk/

KK: /ɪˈnɪɡmətɪk/

adjective

Definition: Something that is mysterious or difficult to understand.

Example: The artist's work has an enigmatic quality that captivates viewers.

enigmatical

IPA: /ɪˈnɪɡmətɪkəl/

KK: /ɪˈnɪɡmətɪkəl/

adjective

Definition: Relating to something that is mysterious or difficult to understand.

Example: The artist's work has an enigmatical quality that leaves viewers pondering its meaning.

enigmatically

IPA: /ɪˈnɪɡ.mə.tɪk.li/

KK: /ɪˈnɪɡmətɪkli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that is mysterious or difficult to understand.

Example: She smiled enigmatically, leaving everyone wondering what she was thinking.

enjambed

IPA: /ɪnˈdʒæmbd/

KK: /ɪnˈdʒæmbd/

adjective

Definition: Describing a line of poetry that continues into the next line without a pause or break.

Example: The poem's enjambed lines create a flowing rhythm that enhances its emotional impact.

enjambement

IPA: /ɪnˈdʒæmbəmənt/

KK: /ɪnˈdʒæmbəmənt/

noun

Definition: In poetry, it refers to the continuation of a sentence or thought from one line to the next without a pause or break.

Example: The poet used enjambement to create a flowing rhythm in the poem.

enjambment

IPA: /ɪnˈdʒæmbmənt/

KK: /ɪnˈdʒæmbmənt/

noun

Definition: A technique in poetry where a sentence or phrase runs over from one line to the next without a pause, creating a flow of thought across lines.

Example: The poet used enjambment to create a sense of movement and urgency in the poem.

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