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Exam: Cambridge English: C1 Advanced (CAE)

ersatz

IPA: /ˈɜːr.zæt͡s/

KK: /ˈɜrˌzæts/

adjective

Definition: Referring to something that is a poor or artificial substitute for something else, often of lower quality.

Example: The restaurant served ersatz coffee that tasted nothing like the real thing.

erstwhile

IPA: /ˈɜːrstˌwaɪl/

KK: /ˈɜrstˌwaɪl/

adjective

Definition: Referring to someone or something that was previously in a particular role or state but is no longer so.

Example: She met her erstwhile friend at the reunion after many years.

adverb

Definition: At a time in the past; previously or formerly.

Example: He was an erstwhile champion, but now he has retired from the sport.

erudite

IPA: //ˈɛrʊdaɪt//

KK: /ˈɛrʊˌdaɪt/

adjective

Definition: Having or showing great knowledge and learning, often gained through extensive study.

Example: The professor was known for his erudite lectures that captivated his students.

eruditely

IPA: /ɪˈrʊdɪtli/

KK: /ɪˈrʊdɪtli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that shows great knowledge or learning.

Example: She spoke eruditely about the history of art.

erudition

IPA: /ˌɛrʊˈdɪʃən/

KK: /ˌɛrʊˈdɪʃən/

noun

Definition: A deep and extensive knowledge gained from studying, especially from books.

Example: Her erudition in classical literature impressed everyone at the conference.

eruptive

IPA: /ɪˈrʌptɪv/

KK: /ɪˈrʌptɪv/

adjective

Definition: Relating to or resulting from an eruption, often used to describe volcanic activity or sudden outbursts.

Example: The eruptive nature of the volcano surprised the scientists.

noun

Definition: A type of rock that is formed from volcanic activity, typically when magma erupts from a volcano and cools quickly.

Example: The geologist studied the eruptive rock to understand the history of the volcano.

erythematous

IPA: /ˌɛrɪˈθɛmətəs/

KK: /ˌɛrɪˈθɛmətəs/

adjective

Definition: Relating to or characterized by redness of the skin, often due to inflammation or irritation.

Example: The doctor noted that the patient's skin was erythematous, indicating a possible allergic reaction.

erythroblast

IPA: /ɪˈrɪθrəˌblæst/

KK: /ɪˈrɪθrəˌblæst/

noun

Definition: A type of cell found in bone marrow that develops into red blood cells and contains a nucleus.

Example: Erythroblasts are essential for the production of healthy red blood cells in the body.

erythrocyte

IPA: //ɪˈrɪθrəˌsaɪt//

KK: /ɪˈrɪθrəˌsaɪt/

noun

Definition: A type of cell in the blood that carries oxygen to the body's tissues and removes carbon dioxide.

Example: Erythrocytes are essential for transporting oxygen throughout the body.

erythrocytic

IPA: //ɪˌrɪθrəʊˈsɪtɪk//

KK: /ɪˌrɪθrəˈsɪtɪk/

adjective

Definition: Relating to red blood cells in the body.

Example: The doctor explained the erythrocytic characteristics of the patient's blood sample.

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