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Exam: Cambridge English: C1 Advanced (CAE)

expunger

IPA: /ɪkˈspʌn.dʒər/

KK: /ɪkˈspʌnʤər/

noun

Definition: A person who removes or deletes something, especially from a record or document.

Example: The expunger carefully reviewed the documents to eliminate any unnecessary information.

expurgate

IPA: /ɪkˈspɜːrɡeɪt/

KK: /ɛkˈspɜrɡeɪt/

transitive verb

Definition: To remove inappropriate or unwanted parts from something, especially written material, before it is published.

Example: The editor had to expurgate several sections of the manuscript to make it suitable for all audiences.

expurgated

IPA: /ɛkˈspɜːrɡeɪtɪd/

KK: /ɛkˈspɜrˌɡeɪtɪd/

adjective

Definition: Describing something that has had inappropriate or unwanted content removed.

Example: The expurgated version of the book was suitable for children.

verb

Definition: To remove parts of a text that are considered inappropriate or offensive.

Example: The editor expurgated the manuscript to make it suitable for younger readers.

expurgation

IPA: /ˌɛkspərˈɡeɪʃən/

KK: /ɛkˈspɜrɡeɪʃən/

noun

Definition: The process of removing unwanted or harmful parts from something, especially in written texts, to make it more acceptable or appropriate.

Example: The expurgation of the book removed all the offensive language.

expurgatorial

IPA: /ɛkˌspɜːɡəˈtɔːrɪəl/

KK: /ɛkˈspɜrɡəˌtɔriəl/

adjective

Definition: Related to the process of removing offensive or inappropriate content from a text or material.

Example: The editor made expurgatorial changes to the manuscript to ensure it was suitable for all audiences.

expurgatory

IPA: /ɛkˈspɜːɡəˌtɔːri/

KK: /ɛkˈspɜrɡəˌtɔri/

adjective

Definition: Relating to the process of removing harmful or offensive content from a text or material.

Example: The expurgatory edits made the book suitable for younger readers.

exquisite

IPA: /ɪkˈskwɪzɪt/

KK: /ɪkˈskwɪzɪt/

adjective

Definition: Something that is extremely beautiful, delicate, or of high quality; it can also refer to something that is very intense or acute.

Example: The artist created an exquisite painting that captivated everyone who saw it.

noun

Definition: A person who is very particular about their appearance, manners, or tastes, often to an extreme degree.

Example: She is an exquisite who always dresses impeccably and pays attention to every detail.

exquisiteness

IPA: /ɪkˈskwɪzɪtnəs/

KK: /ɛkˈskwɪzɪtnəs/

noun

Definition: The quality of being extremely beautiful or delicate.

Example: The exquisiteness of the painting left everyone in awe.

exsanguinate

IPA: /ɛkˈsæŋɡwɪneɪt/

KK: /ɛkˈsæŋɡwɪˌneɪt/

intransitive verb

Definition: To lose or be drained of blood.

Example: The patient began to exsanguinate after the injury.

transitive verb

Definition: To remove or drain blood from a living organism.

Example: The surgeon had to exsanguinate the patient before the procedure.

exsanguination

IPA: /ɛkˌsæŋɡwɪˈneɪʃən/

KK: /ɛkˌsæŋɡwɪˈneɪʃən/

noun

Definition: The process of losing a large amount of blood, often due to injury or medical conditions.

Example: The patient suffered from exsanguination after the accident and required immediate medical attention.

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