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Exam: Cambridge English: C1 Advanced (CAE)

equivocation

IPA: /ɪˌkwɪvəˈkeɪʃən/

KK: /ɪˌkwɪvəˈkeɪʃən/

noun

Definition: A statement or expression that is unclear or has more than one meaning, often used to avoid making a direct answer or commitment.

Example: His equivocation during the interview left everyone confused about his true intentions.

equivocator

IPA: /ɪˈkwɪvəˌkeɪtə/

KK: /ɪˈkwɪvəˌkeɪtər/

noun

Definition: A person who uses ambiguous language to avoid making a clear statement or to mislead others.

Example: The politician was known as an equivocator, often dodging direct questions during interviews.

equivoque

IPA: /ɪˈkwɪvək/

KK: /ɪˈkwɪvək/

noun

Definition: A word or phrase that has more than one meaning, often leading to confusion or humor.

Example: The comedian's use of equivoque made the audience laugh as they interpreted his words in different ways.

eradicable

IPA: /ɪˈrædɪkəbl/

KK: /ɪˈrædɪkəbl/

adjective

Definition: Able to be completely removed or eliminated.

Example: Some diseases are eradicable with the right treatment and vaccination.

eradicated

IPA: /ɪˈrædɪˌkeɪtɪd/

KK: /ɪˈrædɪˌkeɪtɪd/

adjective

Definition: Completely removed or destroyed, leaving no trace behind.

Example: The disease was eradicated after years of vaccination efforts.

verb

Definition: To completely remove or destroy something, especially something harmful or unwanted.

Example: The disease was eradicated through a successful vaccination program.

eradication

IPA: /ˌɛrəˈdɪkeɪʃən/

KK: /ɪˌrædɪˈkeɪʃən/

noun

Definition: The process of completely removing or destroying something, especially something harmful or unwanted.

Example: The eradication of the disease was a major public health achievement.

eradicator

IPA: /ɪˈrædɪˌkeɪtə/

KK: /ɪˈrædɪˌkeɪtər/

noun

Definition: A person or thing that completely removes or eliminates something.

Example: The pest eradicator successfully eliminated all the insects from the house.

erbium

IPA: /ˈɜːrbiəm/

KK: /ˈɜːrbiəm/

noun

Definition: A soft, silvery element that is part of the rare-earth metals, used in various applications like coloring glass and in nuclear research.

Example: Erbium is often used to create pink glass and in certain types of lasers.

eremitical

IPA: /ɪˈrɛmɪtɪkəl/

KK: /ɪˈrɛmɪtɪkəl/

adjective

Definition: Describing a lifestyle or practice that involves living in solitude, often for religious or spiritual reasons.

Example: The monk chose an eremitical life, seeking peace away from the distractions of society.

ergastoplasm

IPA: //ɜːrˈɡæstəˌplæzəm//

KK: /ɜrˈɡæstəˌplæzəm/

noun

Definition: A part of the cell's protoplasm that is involved in the formation of structures and contains ribosomes, similar to other cellular components.

Example: The ergastoplasm is essential for protein synthesis within the cell.

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