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Exam: Cambridge English: C1 Advanced (CAE)

ignitability

IPA: /ɪɡˈnaɪtəˌbɪlɪti/

KK: /ɪgˈnaɪtəˌbɪlɪti/

noun

Definition: A measure of how easily something can catch fire.

Example: The ignitability of the material was tested to ensure safety in construction.

ignitable

IPA: /ɪɡˈnaɪtəbl/

KK: /ɪgˈnaɪtəbl/

adjective

Definition: Able to catch fire and burn easily.

Example: The materials used in the construction are ignitable, so safety precautions are necessary.

ignitible

IPA: /ɪɡˈnaɪtəbl/

KK: /ɪgˈnaɪtəbl/

adjective

Definition: Able to catch fire or be set on fire.

Example: The ignitible materials should be stored carefully away from heat sources.

ignoble

IPA: /ɪɡˈnoʊbəl/

KK: /ɪgˈnoʊbəl/

adjective

Definition: This word describes someone or something that is not honorable or is of low moral quality. It can also refer to being common or not noble in status.

Example: His ignoble actions during the competition shocked everyone.

ignobleness

IPA: /ɪɡˈnoʊblnəs/

KK: /ɪgˈnoʊblnəs/

noun

Definition: The quality of being dishonorable or having low moral standards.

Example: His ignobleness was evident in his selfish actions during the crisis.

ignobly

IPA: /ɪɡˈnoʊbli/

KK: /ɪgˈnoʊbli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that is not honorable or noble; in a dishonorable manner.

Example: He acted ignobly by betraying his friends for personal gain.

ignominious

IPA: /ˌɪɡ.nəˈmɪn.i.əs/

KK: /ɪgˈnɒmɪnɪəs/

adjective

Definition: Deserving of shame or disgrace; causing embarrassment or humiliation.

Example: The team's ignominious defeat left the players feeling ashamed.

ignominiously

IPA: /ɪɡˈnɒmɪnɪəsli/

KK: /ɪgˈnɒmɪnɪəsli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that brings shame or disgrace; in a dishonorable manner.

Example: He was ignominiously defeated in the final match.

ignominiousness

IPA: /ˌɪɡnəˈmɪniəsnəs/

KK: /ɪgˌnɒmɪˈnəsnəs/

noun

Definition: The state of being deserving of shame or disgrace, often due to a dishonorable action or behavior.

Example: The ignominiousness of his actions led to his removal from the committee.

ignominy

IPA: /ˌɪɡ.nəˈmɪ.ni/

KK: /ɪgˈnɑːmɪni/

noun

Definition: A situation or action that causes great shame or dishonor to a person.

Example: He faced ignominy after being caught cheating in the exam.

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