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Exam: Cambridge English: C1 Advanced (CAE)

incarceration

IPA: /ɪnˌkɑːrsəˈreɪʃən/

KK: /ɪnˌkɑr.səˈreɪ.ʃən/

noun

Definition: The act of being kept in prison or confined against one's will.

Example: The judge ordered the incarceration of the criminal for five years.

incarnadine

IPA: /ɪnˈkɑrnəˌdaɪn/

KK: /ɪnˈkɑrnəˌdaɪn/

adjective

Definition: Having a color that is blood-red or a fleshy pink.

Example: The sunset painted the sky in an incarnadine hue.

transitive verb

Definition: To make something red or to redden it, especially in a vivid or bright way.

Example: The artist decided to incarnadine the sky in her painting to create a dramatic effect.

incarnate

IPA: /ɪnˈkɑːrnət/

KK: /ɪnˈkɑrnɪt/

adjective

Definition: Embodied in a physical form, especially in a human way; representing a particular quality or idea in a tangible way.

Example: The artist's work is love incarnate, capturing the essence of affection in every brushstroke.

transitive verb

Definition: To give a physical form or embodiment to something, especially in a human way.

Example: The artist aimed to incarnate his ideas into a sculpture.

incarnation

IPA: /ˌɪn.kɑːrˈneɪ.ʃən/

KK: /ɪnˈkɑrnəˌteɪʃən/

noun

Definition: A form or embodiment of a being, often referring to a supernatural entity or a specific life lived in a physical body.

Example: Many believe that each person has multiple incarnations throughout their existence.

incaution

IPA: /ɪnˈkaʊʃən/

KK: /ɪnˈkaʊʃən/

noun

Definition: A situation where someone does not show care or attention, often leading to mistakes or accidents.

Example: His incaution while driving led to a minor accident.

incautious

IPA: /ɪnˈkaʊʃəs/

KK: /ɪnˈkɔːʃəs/

adjective

Definition: Not careful or wise in making decisions; likely to take risks without thinking about the consequences.

Example: His incautious behavior led him to make several poor financial choices.

incautiously

IPA: /ɪnˈkɔːtʃəsli/

KK: /ɪnˈkɔːtʃəsli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that shows a lack of caution or care; recklessly.

Example: He incautiously stepped into the busy street without looking.

incautiousness

IPA: /ɪnˈkaʊʃəsnəs/

KK: /ɪnˈkɔːʃəsnəs/

noun

Definition: The quality of not being careful or cautious, often leading to mistakes or accidents.

Example: His incautiousness in handling the fragile items resulted in several breakages.

incendiarism

IPA: /ɪnˈsɛndɪəˌrɪzəm/

KK: /ɪnˈsɛndɪərɪzəm/

noun

Definition: The act of deliberately setting fire to property or causing fires, often for malicious purposes.

Example: The authorities arrested him for incendiarism after he was caught setting fire to the abandoned building.

incendiary

IPA: /ɪnˈsɛn.dɪ.ɛr.i/

KK: /ɪnˈsɛndɪˌɛri/

adjective

Definition: Causing or able to cause fire; likely to provoke strong feelings or conflict.

Example: The politician's incendiary remarks sparked a heated debate among the audience.

noun

Definition: A person or thing that causes fires or incites conflict.

Example: The police arrested the incendiary for starting the fire in the abandoned building.

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