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Exam: Cambridge English: C1 Advanced (CAE)

incise

IPA: /ɪnˈsaɪs/

KK: /ɪnˈsaɪs/

transitive verb

Definition: To cut or carve into a surface using a sharp tool.

Example: The artist decided to incise a beautiful pattern into the stone.

incised

IPA: /ɪnˈsaɪzd/

KK: /ɪnˈsaɪzd/

adjective

Definition: Cut into a surface or deeply and sharply cut, often used to describe something that has been engraved or marked with a sharp instrument.

Example: The artist created an incised design on the pottery.

incisive

IPA: /ɪnˈsaɪsɪv/

KK: /ɪnˈsaɪsɪv/

adjective

Definition: Describing something that is clear, sharp, and able to express ideas or thoughts in a direct and effective way.

Example: Her incisive remarks during the debate impressed everyone in the audience.

incisively

IPA: /ɪnˈsaɪsɪvli/

KK: /ɪnˈsaɪsɪvli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that is clear, sharp, and direct, often cutting through confusion or ambiguity.

Example: She spoke incisively, making her points clear and easy to understand.

incisiveness

IPA: /ɪnˈsaɪsɪvnəs/

KK: /ɪnˈsaɪsɪvnəs/

noun

Definition: The quality of being clear, sharp, and direct in thought or expression.

Example: Her incisiveness in analyzing the problem helped the team find a solution quickly.

incisor

IPA: /ɪnˈsaɪzər/

KK: /ɪnˈsaɪzər/

noun

Definition: A type of tooth located at the front of the mouth that is used for cutting food.

Example: Humans have four incisors in the upper jaw and four in the lower jaw.

incisory

IPA: /ɪnˈsaɪsəri/

KK: /ɪnˈsaɪsəri/

adjective

Definition: Describing something that has the ability to cut or is sharp in nature.

Example: The incisory teeth are essential for cutting food effectively.

incisure

IPA: /ɪnˈsɪʃər/

KK: /ɪnˈsɪʊr/

noun

Definition: A small cut or notch in a surface or edge.

Example: The surgeon made an incisure in the tissue to access the underlying area.

incitant

IPA: /ɪnˈsaɪtənt/

KK: /ɪnˈsaɪtənt/

adjective

Definition: Causing or encouraging someone to take action or feel a certain way; stimulating or provoking.

Example: The incitant speech motivated the crowd to take action.

noun

Definition: Something that encourages or provokes action or behavior; a motivating factor.

Example: The incitant for her decision to move was the job offer she received.

incitement

IPA: /ɪnˈsaɪtmənt/

KK: /ɪnˈsaɪtmənt/

noun

Definition: A call or encouragement to take action, especially in a way that may be illegal or harmful.

Example: The speech was seen as an incitement to violence among the crowd.

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