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Exam: Cambridge English: C1 Advanced (CAE)

extemporise

IPA: /ɪkˈstɛmpəraɪz/

KK: /ɛkˈstɛmpəraɪz/

verb

Definition: To perform or create something without preparation or planning, often in an impromptu manner.

Example: During the meeting, she had to extemporise her presentation when the projector failed.

extemporization

IPA: /ɛkˌstɛmpəraɪˈzeɪʃən/

KK: /ɛkˌstɛmpəraɪˈzeɪʃən/

noun

Definition: The act of speaking or performing without preparation or planning, often in a spontaneous manner.

Example: His extemporization during the speech impressed the audience with its creativity.

extemporizer

IPA: /ɛkˈstɛmpəraɪzər/

KK: /ɛkˈstɛmpəraɪzər/

noun

Definition: A person who speaks or performs without preparation, often improvising their words or actions.

Example: The extemporizer captivated the audience with his spontaneous speech.

extensibility

IPA: /ɪkˈstɛnsəˌbɪlɪti/

KK: /ɪkˈstɛnsəˌbɪlɪti/

noun

Definition: The quality of a design that allows for future improvements or expansions.

Example: The software's extensibility makes it easy to add new features as needed.

extensile

IPA: /ɪkˈstɛnsaɪl/

KK: /ɪkˈstɛnsaɪl/

adjective

Definition: Able to be stretched or extended; having the capacity to be expanded in size or length.

Example: The material used in the jacket is extensile, allowing it to fit various body shapes.

extensional

IPA: /ɪkˈstɛnʃənl/

KK: /ɪkˈstɛnʃənl/

adjective

Definition: Relating to the concept of extension, which refers to the physical space that an object occupies or the range of things that a term can refer to.

Example: In mathematics, extensional properties are important for understanding the relationships between different sets.

extensiveness

IPA: /ɪkˈstɛnsɪv/

KK: /ɪkˈstɛnsɪv/

noun

Definition: The quality or state of being large in size, amount, or scope.

Example: The extensiveness of the research project allowed for a thorough understanding of the topic.

extensometer

IPA: /ɪkˈstɛnsəˌmɛtə/

KK: /ɪkˈstɛnsəˌmɛtər/

noun

Definition: A device that measures very small changes in the shape or size of a material when it is stretched, compressed, bent, or twisted.

Example: The engineer used an extensometer to monitor the strain on the metal beam during the test.

extenuate

IPA: /ɪkˈstɛnjuˌeɪt/

KK: /ɪkˈstɛnjuˌeɪt/

transitive verb

Definition: To make something seem less serious or important, often by providing excuses or reasons that lessen the blame.

Example: The lawyer tried to extenuate his client's actions by explaining the difficult circumstances.

extenuating

IPA: /ɪkˈstɛnjuˌeɪtɪŋ/

KK: /ɪkˈstɛnjuˌeɪtɪŋ/

adjective

Definition: Something that makes a situation less serious or more understandable by providing a reason or excuse.

Example: The judge considered the extenuating circumstances before making a decision.

verb

Definition: To make a situation seem less serious or more forgivable by providing excuses or reasons.

Example: The lawyer presented extenuating circumstances to reduce the defendant's sentence.

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