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Exam: Cambridge English: C1 Advanced (CAE)

goniometry

IPA: /ɡəʊniˈɒmətri/

KK: /gəˈnīəˌmätrē/

noun

Definition: The process of measuring angles, often used in fields like geometry and physical therapy.

Example: Goniometry is essential for assessing joint angles in physical therapy.

gonocyte

IPA: /ɡoʊnəˌsaɪt/

KK: /gəˈnōsīt/

noun

Definition: A type of germ cell that plays a crucial role in the formation of sperm in males and eggs in females.

Example: Gonocytes are essential for the development of reproductive cells in both sexes.

gormandize

IPA: /ˈɡɔːrmənˌdaɪz/

KK: /ˈɡɔːrmənˌdaɪz/

intransitive verb

Definition: To eat in a way that is greedy or excessive, often consuming large amounts of food quickly.

Example: After the long hike, he began to gormandize at the buffet, filling his plate with everything in sight.

transitive verb

Definition: To eat food in a greedy or excessive manner, often consuming large amounts quickly.

Example: He tends to gormandize at buffets, piling his plate high with food.

gourmandise

IPA: //ɡʊr.mɑːnˈdiːz//

KK: /ɡʊrˈmɑːndeɪz/

noun

Definition: A strong desire or love for good food and drink.

Example: Her gourmandise was evident as she savored every bite of the gourmet meal.

govern

IPA: /ˈɡʌv.ɚn/

KK: /ˈgʌvərn/

intransitive verb

Definition: To control or direct the actions and policies of a group, organization, or country.

Example: The new leader will govern the country for the next four years.

transitive verb

Definition: To control or direct the actions, behavior, or policies of a group, organization, or country.

Example: The new law will govern how businesses operate in the city.

governable

IPA: /ˈɡʌvənəbl/

KK: /ˈgʌvərnəbl/

adjective

Definition: Able to be controlled or managed by rules or authority.

Example: The new policies made the organization more governable and efficient.

governance

IPA: /ˈɡʌvənəns/

KK: /ˈgʌvərnəns/

noun

Definition: The way in which a group or organization is controlled and directed, including the rules and processes that guide decision-making.

Example: Good governance is essential for the success of any organization.

governmentalism

IPA: /ɡəˈvɜːrn.mənt.əl.ɪ.zəm/

KK: /gəˈvɪrnˌmɛntəlɪzəm/

noun

Definition: A belief or theory that supports increasing the power and responsibilities of government in society.

Example: The political party promoted governmentalism as a way to address social issues more effectively.

governmentalize

IPA: /ɡəˈvɜːrn.mən.tə.laɪz/

KK: /gəˈvɪrnˌmɛntəˌlaɪz/

verb

Definition: To place a private organization or entity under the control or authority of the government.

Example: The new policy aims to governmentalize several industries to ensure better regulation.

governmentally

IPA: /ɡəˈvɪrn.mənt.əl.i/

KK: /gəˈvɪrnˌmɛntəli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that relates to or is done by a government.

Example: The policies were implemented governmentally to ensure compliance with national laws.

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