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Exam: Cambridge English: C1 Advanced (CAE)

ameliorate

IPA: /əˈmiːliəˌreɪt/

KK: /əˈmiːliəˌreɪt/

transitive verb

Definition: To make something better or improve a situation.

Example: The new policies are designed to ameliorate the living conditions of the residents.

amelioration

IPA: /əˌmiːliəˈreɪʃən/

KK: /əˌmiːliəˈreɪʃən/

noun

Definition: The process of making something better or improving a situation.

Example: The amelioration of the community's living conditions was a top priority for the local government.

ameliorative

IPA: /əˈmiːliəˌreɪtɪv/

KK: /əˈmiːliəˌreɪtɪv/

adjective

Definition: This word describes something that helps to improve a situation or make it better.

Example: The ameliorative measures taken by the government helped to reduce poverty in the region.

ameliorator

IPA: /əˈmiːliəreɪtə/

KK: /əˈmiːliəreɪtə/

noun

Definition: A person or thing that makes a situation better or improves something.

Example: The ameliorator of the community worked tirelessly to improve living conditions.

amelioratory

IPA: /əˈmiːliəˌrɔːtəri/

KK: /əˈmiːliəˌrɔːtəri/

adjective

Definition: Relating to making something better or improving a situation.

Example: The government implemented amelioratory measures to improve the living conditions of the citizens.

amenability

IPA: /əˈmiːnəˌbɪlɪti/

KK: /əˈmiːnəˌbɪlɪti/

noun

Definition: The quality of being open to suggestions, willing to cooperate, or easily influenced.

Example: Her amenability to new ideas made her a valuable team member.

amenable

IPA: /əˈmiːnəbl/

KK: /əˈmiːnəbl/

adjective

Definition: Willing to accept suggestions or advice; open to being influenced or tested.

Example: She was amenable to the changes suggested by her team.

amendable

IPA: /əˈmɛndəbl/

KK: /əˈmɛndəbl/

adjective

Definition: Able to be changed or improved.

Example: The contract is amendable, allowing for changes to be made if necessary.

amendatory

IPA: /əˈmɛndəˌtɔri/

KK: /əˈmɛndəˌtɔri/

adjective

Definition: This word describes something that is intended to make changes or improvements, especially to correct mistakes or issues.

Example: The amendatory provisions in the contract were designed to address previous oversights.

amendment

IPA: /əˈmɛndmənt/

KK: /əˈmɛndmənt/

noun

Definition: A change or addition made to a document, especially a legal one, to improve or correct it.

Example: The amendment to the law allowed for more rights for citizens.

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