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Exam: Cambridge English: C1 Advanced (CAE)

expiator

IPA: /ɛkˈspɪeɪtə/

KK: /ɛkˈspɪeɪtər/

noun

Definition: A person who makes amends or compensates for wrongdoing, often through a form of atonement.

Example: The expiator sought forgiveness for his past mistakes by helping others in need.

expiatory

IPA: /ˌɛkˈspɪətɔri/

KK: /ɛkˈspɪəˌtɔri/

adjective

Definition: Relating to the act of making amends or atoning for wrongdoing.

Example: The expiatory rituals were performed to seek forgiveness for past mistakes.

expiratory

IPA: /ˌɛkspɪˈrætəri/

KK: /ɛkˈspɪrətɔri/

adjective

Definition: Relating to the process of breathing out air from the lungs.

Example: The doctor explained the importance of expiratory muscles in breathing.

explainable

IPA: /ɪkˈspleɪnəbl/

KK: /ɪkˈspleɪnəbl/

adjective

Definition: Able to be understood or made clear.

Example: The results of the experiment were explainable, making it easier for the students to grasp the concepts.

explanative

IPA: /ɪkˈsplænətɪv/

KK: /ɪkˈsplænətɪv/

adjective

Definition: Serving to explain or clarify something; providing information that makes something easier to understand.

Example: The teacher provided an explanative diagram to help the students grasp the concept better.

explanatorily

IPA: /ɪkˌsplænəˈtɔːrɪli/

KK: /ɪkˌsplænəˈtɔːrɪli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that provides an explanation or clarification.

Example: The teacher explained the concept explanatorily to help the students understand better.

explant

IPA: /ɪkˈsplænt/

KK: /ɪkˈsplænt/

noun

Definition: Tissue that has been removed from a living organism and placed in a culture medium for growth or study.

Example: The explant was carefully placed in a nutrient-rich solution to promote cell growth.

transitive verb

Definition: To take living tissue out from its original place and put it in a different environment for growth or study.

Example: The scientist decided to explant the tissue to study its growth in a controlled environment.

explanted

IPA: /ɪkˈsplæntɪd/

KK: /ɪkˈsplæntɪd/

adjective

Definition: Removed from its original place of growth and placed in a different environment for cultivation or study.

Example: The explanted tissue was carefully placed in a nutrient-rich solution to promote growth.

verb

Definition: To remove a plant or tissue from its original environment, especially in a scientific or medical context.

Example: The scientist explanted the tissue sample for further study.

expletive

IPA: /ˈɛksplɪtɪv/

KK: /ˈɛksplɪtɪv/

adjective

Definition: Referring to something that is added to fill a gap or complete a structure, often used in language or poetry.

Example: The poem contained several expletive phrases to maintain its rhythm.

noun

Definition: A word or phrase that is used to express strong emotion, often considered rude or offensive, or a word that fills space in a sentence without adding meaning.

Example: He shouted an expletive when he stubbed his toe.

expletory

IPA: /ɪkˈsplɛtəri/

KK: /ɛkˈsplɛtəri/

adjective

Definition: Relating to something that is added to fill out or complete a sentence or expression, often unnecessarily.

Example: The poem included several expletory phrases that did not add meaning to the overall message.

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