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Exam: Cambridge English: C1 Advanced (CAE)

gravitate

IPA: /ˈɡrævɪteɪt/

KK: /ˈgrævɪˌteɪt/

intransitive verb

Definition: To be drawn towards something or to move in a direction due to a strong attraction, often as if by a force of gravity.

Example: People often gravitate towards those who share their interests.

gravitational

IPA: /ˌɡrævɪˈteɪʃənl/

KK: /ˌgrævɪˈteɪʃənl/

adjective

Definition: Related to the force that pulls objects toward each other, especially the force that keeps us on the ground.

Example: The gravitational pull of the Earth keeps the moon in orbit.

gravitationally

IPA: /ˌɡrævɪˈteɪʃənəli/

KK: /ˌgrævɪˈteɪʃənəli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that relates to the force of gravity.

Example: The planets move gravitationally around the sun due to its massive pull.

gravitative

IPA: /ˈɡrævɪˌteɪtɪv/

KK: /ˈgrævɪˌteɪtɪv/

adjective

Definition: Relating to the force that attracts objects towards one another, especially towards the center of a planet or other celestial body.

Example: The gravitative force between the Earth and the Moon keeps them in orbit around each other.

graviton

IPA: /ˈɡrævɪtɒn/

KK: /ˈgrævɪˌtɒn/

noun

Definition: A theoretical particle that is believed to carry the force of gravity, having no electric charge and no mass.

Example: Scientists are researching the properties of the graviton to better understand gravity at the quantum level.

gregariousness

IPA: /ɡrɪˈɡɛrɪəsnəs/

KK: /grɪˈɡɛrɪəsnəs/

noun

Definition: The quality of being sociable and enjoying the company of others.

Example: Her gregariousness made her the life of the party, as she loved to meet new people.

grievant

IPA: /ˈɡriːvənt/

KK: /ˈɡriːvənt/

noun

Definition: A person who makes a formal complaint or grievance, often in a legal or workplace context.

Example: The grievant filed a complaint against the company for unfair treatment.

grievous

IPA: /ˈɡriːvəs/

KK: /ˈgrivəs/

adjective

Definition: Causing great sadness, pain, or suffering; very serious or severe.

Example: The accident resulted in grievous injuries to several people.

grievousness

IPA: /ˈɡriːvəsnəs/

KK: /ˈgrivəsnəs/

noun

Definition: The quality of being very serious or severe, often causing great sadness or suffering.

Example: The grievousness of the situation left everyone in shock.

grimily

IPA: /ˈɡrɪmɪli/

KK: /ˈɡrɪmɪli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that shows a serious or gloomy attitude.

Example: She smiled grimily at the thought of the difficult task ahead.

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