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Exam: Cambridge English: C1 Advanced (CAE)

abrogate

IPA: /ˈæb.rə.ɡeɪt/

KK: /ˈæb.roʊ.ɡeɪt/

transitive verb

Definition: To officially end or cancel something, especially a law or agreement, usually by someone in power.

Example: The government decided to abrogate the outdated law.

abrogation

IPA: /ˌæb.rəˈɡeɪ.ʃən/

KK: /ˌæb.rəˈɡeɪ.ʃən/

noun

Definition: The act of officially ending or canceling a law, agreement, or rule.

Example: The abrogation of the law was met with widespread approval.

abscess

IPA: /ˈæb.sɛs/

KK: /ˈæb.sɛs/

intransitive verb

Definition: An area of swollen tissue filled with pus that forms in the body due to infection or inflammation.

Example: The wound began to abscess, causing significant pain.

noun

Definition: A swollen area in the body filled with pus, usually caused by infection, and surrounded by inflamed tissue.

Example: The doctor drained the abscess to relieve the patient's pain.

abscessed

IPA: /æbˈsɛst/

KK: /æbˈsɛst/

adjective

Definition: Related to a swollen area in the body filled with pus, usually caused by infection.

Example: The doctor examined the abscessed area for signs of infection.

verb

Definition: This word refers to a condition where a part of the body has a swollen area filled with pus, usually due to infection. It is often painful and may require medical treatment.

Example: The dentist informed me that my tooth had abscessed, requiring immediate treatment.

abscise

IPA: /æbˈsaɪz/

KK: /æbˈsaɪz/

intransitive verb

Definition: To separate or cut off a part from a whole, often referring to the natural process of shedding or falling away.

Example: The plant will abscise its leaves in the fall.

transitive verb

Definition: To cut something off or remove it completely.

Example: The surgeon had to abscise the damaged tissue during the operation.

abscissa

IPA: /æbˈsɪsə/

KK: /æbˈsɪsə/

noun

Definition: A number that shows the position of a point on a horizontal line in a graph, measured from the vertical line (y-axis).

Example: In the Cartesian plane, the abscissa of the point (3, 4) is 3.

abscond

IPA: /æbˈskɒnd/

KK: /æb'skɒnd/

intransitive verb

Definition: To leave a place suddenly and secretly, often to escape from something or to avoid being caught.

Example: The thief decided to abscond with the stolen money before anyone noticed.

absconder

IPA: /æbˈskɒndər/

KK: /æbˈskɒndər/

noun

Definition: A person who leaves a place suddenly and secretly, often to avoid being caught or facing consequences.

Example: The police are searching for the absconder who fled the country.

absconding

IPA: /æbˈskɒndɪŋ/

KK: /æbˈskɒndɪŋ/

noun

Definition: A situation where a person secretly leaves or escapes, often to avoid legal consequences or responsibilities.

Example: The thief was caught after absconding with a large sum of money.

verb

Definition: To leave secretly or suddenly, often to avoid being caught or to escape from a situation.

Example: The thief was absconding with the stolen jewels when the police arrived.

absolute

IPA: /ˈæb.sə.luːt/

KK: /ˈæb.sə.lut/

adjective

Definition: Complete and without any limits or conditions; not restricted in any way.

Example: She had absolute confidence in her team's ability to succeed.

noun

Definition: A concept or idea that is considered to be complete and not dependent on anything else. It can refer to something that is ultimate or fundamental in nature.

Example: In philosophy, the concept of the absolute is often debated among scholars.

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