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Exam: Cambridge English: C1 Advanced (CAE)

insufflate

IPA: /ɪnˈsʌf.leɪt/

KK: /ɪnˈsʌf.leɪt/

transitive verb

Definition: To blow or breathe a substance into a body cavity or onto a surface, often for medical purposes.

Example: The doctor decided to insufflate the medication into the patient's lungs to improve its effectiveness.

insufflated

IPA: /ɪnˈsʌf.leɪ.tɪd/

KK: /ɪnˈsʌf.leɪtɪd/

adjective

Definition: Spread or distributed by blowing air or gas into something.

Example: The doctor insufflated the medication into the patient's lungs to help with breathing.

verb

Definition: To blow or inject air or gas into a body cavity or space, often for medical purposes.

Example: The doctor insufflated the gas to help visualize the organs during the procedure.

insufflation

IPA: /ˌɪn.səˈfleɪ.ʃən/

KK: /ɪnˌsʌfˈleɪʃən/

noun

Definition: The act of blowing air or a substance into a body cavity, often used in medical or ceremonial contexts.

Example: The doctor performed an insufflation to deliver the medication directly into the patient's lungs.

insula

IPA: /ˈɪn.sjʊ.lə/

KK: /ˈɪn.sə.lə/

noun

Definition: A part of the brain located deep within the lateral sulcus, involved in various functions including emotion and perception, or a type of building in ancient Rome that housed multiple families in separate apartments.

Example: The insula plays a crucial role in processing emotions and sensory information.

insulant

IPA: /ˈɪn.sə.lənt/

KK: /ˈɪnsələnt/

noun

Definition: A material that prevents the transfer of heat, sound, or electricity.

Example: The builder used a special insulant to keep the house warm in winter.

insular

IPA: /ˈɪnsələr/

KK: /ˈɪnsələr/

adjective

Definition: Relating to an island or being isolated; having a narrow or limited perspective.

Example: His insular views made it difficult for him to understand other cultures.

insularism

IPA: /ɪnˈsʊlərɪzəm/

KK: /ɪnˈsʊlərɪzəm/

noun

Definition: The condition of being separated from others or isolated, often leading to a lack of understanding or awareness of different cultures or ideas.

Example: His insularism made it difficult for him to connect with people from different backgrounds.

insularity

IPA: /ˌɪn.səˈlær.ɪ.ti/

KK: /ɪnˈsʊləˌrɪti/

noun

Definition: The state of being isolated or separated from others, often leading to a lack of understanding or awareness of different cultures or ideas.

Example: His insularity made it difficult for him to connect with people from different backgrounds.

insuperable

IPA: /ɪnˈsuːpərəbəl/

KK: /ɪnˈsuːpərəbəl/

adjective

Definition: Something that cannot be overcome or dealt with successfully.

Example: The team faced insuperable challenges during the project.

insuperably

IPA: /ɪnˈsuːpərəbli/

KK: /ɪnˈsuːpərəbli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that cannot be overcome or surpassed.

Example: The challenges seemed insuperably difficult, but we persevered.

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