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Exam: Cambridge English: C1 Advanced (CAE)

grisaille

IPA: /ɡrɪˈzeɪ/

KK: /grɪˈzeɪ/

noun

Definition: A style of painting that uses only shades of gray to create images, often giving a three-dimensional appearance.

Example: The artist created a stunning grisaille mural that looked almost like a sculpture.

grotesque

IPA: /ɡroʊˈtɛsk/

KK: /groʊˈtɛsk/

adjective

Definition: Something that is very strange or unnatural, often in a way that is funny or shocking.

Example: The movie featured a grotesque monster that scared everyone.

noun

Definition: A type of art or decoration that combines strange and unnatural shapes, often mixing human and animal forms in a bizarre way.

Example: The museum displayed a grotesque that fascinated visitors with its unusual shapes and colors.

grotesquely

IPA: /ɡroʊˈtɛskli/

KK: /groʊˈtɛskli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that is very strange or unnatural, often causing disgust or shock.

Example: The painting was grotesquely distorted, making the figures look monstrous.

grotesqueness

IPA: /ɡroʊˈtɛsknəs/

KK: /groʊˈtɛsknəs/

noun

Definition: The quality or state of being strange, unnatural, or exaggerated in appearance or character.

Example: The grotesqueness of the sculpture made it both fascinating and disturbing to viewers.

grotesquerie

IPA: /ɡroʊˈtɛskəri/

KK: /groʊˈtɛskəri/

noun

Definition: A style or quality that is strange, unnatural, or exaggerated, often in a way that is disturbing or amusing.

Example: The artist's latest work is a grotesquerie that challenges traditional beauty standards.

grotesquery

IPA: /ɡroʊˈtɛs.kwer.i/

KK: /groʊˈtɛs.kwer.i/

noun

Definition: A quality or state that is strange, unnatural, or distorted, often causing discomfort or disgust.

Example: The artist's work was filled with grotesquery, showcasing bizarre and unsettling figures.

groundbreaker

IPA: //ˈɡraʊndˌbreɪkər//

KK: /ˈgraʊndˌbreɪkər/

noun

Definition: A person or thing that introduces new ideas or methods, often leading to significant changes or advancements.

Example: The scientist was a true groundbreaker in the field of renewable energy.

groundbreaking

IPA: /ˈɡraʊndˌbreɪkɪŋ/

KK: /ˈɡraʊndˌbreɪkɪŋ/

adjective

Definition: Describing something that is new and different, often introducing new ideas or methods that change the way things are done.

Example: The scientist's groundbreaking research opened up new possibilities in medicine.

noun

Definition: The event or ceremony that marks the beginning of a construction project, where the ground is broken to start building.

Example: The groundbreaking for the new library took place last week.

groundless

IPA: /ˈɡraʊnd.ləs/

KK: /ˈɡraʊndləs/

adjective

Definition: Not based on any solid evidence or reason; lacking justification.

Example: The accusations against him were completely groundless and unfounded.

groundlessness

IPA: /ˈɡraʊnd.ləs.nəs/

KK: /ˈɡraʊndləsnəs/

noun

Definition: The state of having no basis or foundation in reality or truth.

Example: The accusations against him were based on groundlessness, leading to his exoneration.

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