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Exam: Cambridge English: C1 Advanced (CAE)

icterus

IPA: //ˈɪktərəs//

KK: /ˈɪktərəs/

noun

Definition: A medical condition characterized by yellowing of the skin and eyes due to high levels of bilirubin in the blood.

Example: The doctor diagnosed the patient with icterus after noticing the yellow tint in his skin and eyes.

idealise

IPA: /aɪˈdɪəlaɪz/

KK: /aɪˈdiːəlaɪz/

verb

Definition: To regard or represent something as perfect or better than it really is.

Example: Many people tend to idealise their childhood memories, forgetting the challenges they faced.

idealised

IPA: /aɪˈdɪəlaɪzd/

KK: /aɪˈdiːəlaɪzd/

adjective

Definition: Considered to be perfect or the best possible version of something, often in a way that may not reflect reality.

Example: The artist created an idealised version of the landscape, making it look more beautiful than it actually is.

verb

Definition: To regard or represent something as perfect or better than it really is.

Example: She idealised her childhood, remembering only the happy moments.

idealism

IPA: //aɪˈdɪəlɪzəm//

KK: /aɪˈdiːəlɪzəm/

noun

Definition: A belief or philosophy that emphasizes the importance of ideals and the pursuit of perfection, often focusing on how things should be rather than how they are.

Example: Her idealism led her to advocate for social change and a better world.

idealist

IPA: //aɪˈdɪə.lɪst//

KK: /aɪˈdiːəlɪst/

noun

Definition: A person who believes in or supports ideals, often having high hopes or visions that may not be practical.

Example: As an idealist, she always dreamed of a world where everyone lived in harmony.

idealistic

IPA: /aɪˈdɪəˌlɪstɪk/

KK: /aɪˈdiːəˌlɪstɪk/

adjective

Definition: Having high ideals or principles, often in a way that is unrealistic or impractical.

Example: She is an idealistic person who believes in making the world a better place.

idealistically

IPA: /aɪˈdɪə.lɪs.tɪ.kli/

KK: /aɪˈdiːəˌlɪstɪkli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that is based on ideals or principles rather than practical considerations.

Example: She approached the project idealistically, believing that everyone would work together for the common good.

ideality

IPA: /aɪˈdiːəlɪti/

KK: /aɪˈdiːəlɪti/

noun

Definition: The quality or state of being perfect or ideal, often existing only in thought or imagination.

Example: The artist's work reflects a sense of ideality that captivates viewers.

idealization

IPA: /ˌaɪdiəlaɪˈzeɪʃən/

KK: /aɪˌdiːəlaɪˈzeɪʃən/

noun

Definition: The process of imagining or representing something in a perfect or ideal form, often by emphasizing its best qualities and ignoring its flaws.

Example: Her idealization of the city made it seem like a perfect place to live, even though it had its problems.

idealize

IPA: /aɪˈdiːəlaɪz/

KK: /aɪˈdiːəlaɪz/

intransitive verb

Definition: To think of something in a perfect or ideal way, often ignoring its flaws or imperfections.

Example: Many people tend to idealize their childhood memories, forgetting the challenges they faced.

transitive verb

Definition: To think of someone or something as perfect or the best possible version.

Example: Many people idealize their childhood memories, forgetting the challenges they faced.

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