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Exam: Cambridge English: C1 Advanced (CAE)

inferential

IPA: /ɪnˈfɛrənʃəl/

KK: /ɪnˈfɛrənʃəl/

adjective

Definition: Related to drawing conclusions based on evidence or reasoning rather than direct observation.

Example: The inferential statistics helped the researchers understand the broader trends in the data.

inferentially

IPA: /ɪnˈfɛrənʃəli/

KK: /ɪnˈfɛrənʃəli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that involves drawing conclusions or making judgments based on evidence or reasoning rather than direct observation.

Example: The researchers inferentially concluded that the new treatment was effective based on the data collected.

inferior

IPA: /ɪnˈfɪəriər/

KK: /ɪnˈfɪr.i.ər/

adjective

Definition: Lower in quality, rank, or status compared to something else.

Example: In many cultures, some people believe that certain jobs are inferior to others.

noun

Definition: A person who has a lower rank, status, or achievement compared to someone else.

Example: In the company, he felt like an inferior compared to his more experienced colleagues.

inferiority

IPA: /ɪnˈfɪəriˌɔːrɪti/

KK: /ɪnˈfɪrɪˌɔrɪti/

noun

Definition: The state of being less good, less important, or less valuable than someone or something else.

Example: She struggled with feelings of inferiority compared to her more successful peers.

inferiorly

IPA: /ɪnˈfɪəriəli/

KK: /ɪnˈfɪr.i.ər.li/

adverb

Definition: In a way that is lower in position or quality compared to something else.

Example: The team performed inferiorly compared to their rivals in the championship.

infernal

IPA: /ɪnˈfɜrnəl/

KK: /ɪnˈfɜrnəl/

adjective

Definition: Relating to hell or the underworld; extremely bad or unpleasant.

Example: The infernal noise from the construction site made it hard to concentrate.

inferrer

IPA: /ɪnˈfɪrər/

KK: /ɪnˈfɪrər/

noun

Definition: A person who draws conclusions or makes guesses based on evidence or reasoning.

Example: As an inferrer, she was able to understand the hidden meanings in the text.

inferrible

IPA: /ɪnˈfɛr.ə.bəl/

KK: /ɪnˈfɪrəbəl/

adjective

Definition: Something that can be concluded or deduced from evidence or reasoning.

Example: The results of the experiment were inferrible from the data collected.

infibulation

IPA: /ɪnˌfɪb.jʊˈleɪ.ʃən/

KK: /ɪnˌfɪb.jʊˈleɪ.ʃən/

noun

Definition: A medical procedure that involves stitching the labia together to prevent sexual intercourse, often associated with extreme forms of female genital mutilation.

Example: Infibulation is a practice that has serious health implications for women.

infiltrate

IPA: /ɪnˈfɪl.treɪt/

KK: /ɪnˈfɪlˌtreɪt/

intransitive verb

Definition: To enter or become part of something gradually and often secretly, especially in order to gain influence or information.

Example: The spy managed to infiltrate the enemy organization without being detected.

noun

Definition: A person or thing that enters a place or group secretly, often to gather information or cause harm.

Example: The infiltrate was discovered by the security team during their routine checks.

transitive verb

Definition: To enter or pass through a place or group secretly, often to gather information or take control.

Example: The spies managed to infiltrate the enemy's headquarters without being detected.

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