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Exam: Cambridge English: C1 Advanced (CAE)

angularity

IPA: /æŋˈɡjʊlərɪti/

KK: /ˈæŋɡjʊlərɪti/

noun

Definition: The quality or state of having angles or sharp corners, often used to describe shapes or forms that are not smooth or rounded.

Example: The angularity of the building's design made it stand out in the city skyline.

angulate

IPA: /ˈæŋɡjʊleɪt/

KK: /ˈæŋɡjʊleɪt/

adjective

Definition: Having angles or a shape with corners.

Example: The angulate design of the building makes it stand out in the city.

transitive verb

Definition: To create or form angles in something, making it angular in shape.

Example: The artist decided to angulate the edges of the sculpture to give it a more modern look.

angulation

IPA: /æŋˈɡjʊleɪʃən/

KK: /æŋɡjʊˈleɪʃən/

noun

Definition: The state or condition of being angled or having angles; the way in which angles are formed or arranged.

Example: The angulation of the roof allows for better drainage of rainwater.

anhedonia

IPA: /ˌæn.hɪˈdoʊ.ni.ə/

KK: /ænəˈdoʊniə/

noun

Definition: A condition where a person cannot feel pleasure from activities that usually bring joy or satisfaction.

Example: After months of feeling anhedonia, she realized she needed to seek help for her mental health.

anhedonic

IPA: /ˌæn.hɪˈdoʊ.nɪk/

KK: /ænəˈhoʊdɪk/

adjective

Definition: Describing a state where a person is unable to feel pleasure or enjoyment in activities that are usually found enjoyable.

Example: After months of feeling anhedonic, she sought help from a therapist.

anhedral

IPA: //ænˈhɛdəl//

KK: /ænˈhɛdəl/

adjective

Definition: Describing a crystal that does not have distinct, sharp faces or angles.

Example: The mineral was classified as anhedral due to its lack of defined crystal faces.

noun

Definition: The downward angle of an aircraft's wing, which can affect its lift and performance.

Example: The anhedral design of the wings helps improve the aircraft's stability during flight.

anhydride

IPA: //ænˈhaɪdraɪd//

KK: /ænˈhaɪdraɪd/

noun

Definition: A type of chemical compound that is created when water is removed from another compound, usually an acid.

Example: Sulfur anhydride is used in the production of sulfuric acid.

anhydrite

IPA: //ˈænhaɪdraɪt//

KK: /ˈænhaɪˌdraɪt/

noun

Definition: A mineral made of calcium sulfate that does not contain water, often found in layers with gypsum and can be colorless, white, gray, blue, or lilac.

Example: Anhydrite is often used in the production of cement and as a drying agent in various industrial processes.

anhydrous

IPA: //ænˈhaɪdrəs//

KK: /ænˈhaɪdrəs/

adjective

Definition: Not containing any water, particularly in a chemical context where it lacks water of crystallization.

Example: The anhydrous salt is used in various chemical reactions because it does not contain water.

aniline

IPA: /ˈænɪˌliːn/

KK: /ˈænɪˌlaɪn/

adjective

Definition: Relating to or derived from a type of organic compound known as aniline, which is used in dyes and chemicals.

Example: The aniline dye produced vibrant colors in the fabric.

noun

Definition: A colorless and oily liquid that is toxic and derived from benzene, commonly used in making dyes, rubber, and other chemical products.

Example: Aniline is often used in the production of various dyes and pigments.

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