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Exam: Cambridge English: C1 Advanced (CAE)

eschew

IPA: /ɪsˈtʃuː/

KK: /ɪsˈtʃu/

transitive verb

Definition: To deliberately avoid doing something or using something.

Example: She decided to eschew junk food in favor of healthier options.

esculent

IPA: /ˈɛskjʊlənt/

KK: /ˈɛskjələnt/

adjective

Definition: Suitable for eating or fit to be consumed as food.

Example: Many plants in the garden are esculent and can be used in salads.

eserine

IPA: /ˈɛsəˌriːn/

KK: /ˈɛsəˌrin/

noun

Definition: A chemical compound that is a reversible inhibitor of the enzyme acetylcholinesterase, often used in medicine to treat certain conditions.

Example: Eserine is used in some treatments for glaucoma.

esoteric

IPA: /ˌɛsəˈtɛrɪk/

KK: /ˌɛsəˈtɛrɪk/

adjective

Definition: Relating to knowledge or interests that are only understood by a small, specific group of people.

Example: The professor's lecture on quantum physics was so esoteric that only a few students could follow along.

esoterically

IPA: /ˌɛsəˈtɛrɪkli/

KK: /ˌɛsəˈtɛrɪkli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that is intended for or likely to be understood by only a small number of people with specialized knowledge or interest.

Example: The philosopher spoke esoterically, making it difficult for the general audience to grasp his ideas.

esotericism

IPA: /ˌɛsəˈtɛrɪsɪzəm/

KK: /ˌɛsəˈtɛrɪsɪzəm/

noun

Definition: The study or practice of specialized knowledge that is intended for a small group of people, often related to spiritual or mystical beliefs.

Example: Many ancient cultures had their own forms of esotericism that were passed down through secret teachings.

espionage

IPA: /ˈɛspiənɑːʒ/

KK: /ˈɛspiənɑːʒ/

noun

Definition: The act of secretly gathering information about someone or something, often for political or military purposes.

Example: The government increased its efforts in espionage to gather intelligence on foreign threats.

espousal

IPA: /ɪˈspaʊzl/

KK: /ɪˈspaʊzl/

noun

Definition: The act of adopting or supporting a particular idea, cause, or belief, often in a formal way.

Example: Her espousal of environmental issues has inspired many to take action.

espouse

IPA: /ɪˈspaʊz/

KK: /ɪˈspaʊz/

transitive verb

Definition: To adopt or support a cause, belief, or way of life.

Example: Many activists espouse the importance of environmental protection.

essay

IPA: /ˈɛseɪ/

KK: /ˈɛseɪ/

noun

Definition: A short written work that focuses on a specific topic, often expressing the author's personal opinion or perspective.

Example: She wrote an essay about the importance of education.

transitive verb

Definition: To try or attempt something, often in a careful or experimental way.

Example: She decided to essay a new approach to solving the problem.

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