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Exam: Cambridge English: C1 Advanced (CAE)

iconoclast

IPA: /aɪˈkɒnəklæst/

KK: /aɪˈkɒnəklæst/

noun

Definition: A person who challenges or criticizes established beliefs, customs, or institutions, often in a radical way.

Example: The artist was considered an iconoclast for his unconventional approach to traditional art forms.

iconoclastic

IPA: /aɪˌkɒnəˈklæstɪk/

KK: /aɪˌkɒnəˈklæstɪk/

adjective

Definition: Describing someone or something that challenges or criticizes traditional beliefs, customs, or institutions.

Example: The artist's iconoclastic approach to modern art sparked a lot of debate.

iconographer

IPA: /aɪˈkɒnəɡrəfə/

KK: /aɪˈkɒnəɡrəfər/

noun

Definition: A person who creates religious images or icons, often used in worship or decoration.

Example: The iconographer spent years perfecting the details of each religious image he painted.

iconographic

IPA: /ˌaɪ.kə.nəˈɡræf.ɪk/

KK: /aɪkəˈnɒɡrəfɪk/

adjective

Definition: Relating to the use of images or symbols to represent ideas or concepts, often in a religious or artistic context.

Example: The museum's exhibit featured iconographic art that depicted various religious themes.

iconography

IPA: /aɪˈkɒnəɡrəfi/

KK: /aɪˈkɒnəɡrəfi/

noun

Definition: A collection of symbols or images that represent a particular subject or theme in art or literature.

Example: The museum's exhibit featured stunning iconography from ancient cultures.

iconological

IPA: /ˌaɪ.kəˈnɒl.ə.dʒɪ.kəl/

KK: /aɪˌkɒnəˈlɒdʒɪkəl/

adjective

Definition: Relating to the study of symbols and their meanings in art and culture.

Example: The iconological analysis of the painting revealed deeper cultural meanings.

iconology

IPA: /aɪˈkɒnəˌlədʒi/

KK: /aɪˈkɒnəˌlədʒi/

noun

Definition: The study of symbols and images in art, focusing on their meanings and interpretations.

Example: Iconology helps us understand the deeper meanings behind famous paintings.

iconoscope

IPA: /ˌaɪ.kəˈnɒs.koʊp/

KK: /aɪˈkɒnəˌskoʊp/

noun

Definition: A type of camera tube used in early television technology that captures images by scanning a light-sensitive surface.

Example: The iconoscope was a crucial invention in the development of television broadcasting.

icosahedron

IPA: /aɪˈkoʊsəˌhɛdrən/

KK: /aɪˈkoʊsəˌhiːdrən/

noun

Definition: A three-dimensional shape that has twenty flat surfaces, known as faces, and is a type of polyhedron.

Example: The architect designed a building in the shape of an icosahedron to create a unique look.

icteric

IPA: /ɪkˈtɛrɪk/

KK: /ɪkˈtɛrɪk/

adjective

Definition: Describing a condition or state that is related to jaundice, which is a yellowing of the skin and eyes due to high levels of bilirubin in the blood.

Example: The doctor noted that the patient's icteric appearance indicated a possible liver issue.

noun

Definition: A treatment or solution used to alleviate jaundice, a condition characterized by yellowing of the skin and eyes due to high bilirubin levels.

Example: The doctor prescribed an icteric to help reduce the patient's jaundice symptoms.

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