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Exam: Cambridge English: C2 Proficiency (CPE)

injunction

IPA: /ɪnˈdʒʌŋkʃən/

KK: /ɪnˈdʒʌŋkʃən/

noun

Definition: A legal order from a court that tells someone to stop doing something or to do something specific.

Example: The judge issued an injunction to prevent the company from polluting the river.

inkhorn

IPA: /ˈɪŋkˌhɔrn/

KK: /ˈɪŋkˌhɔrn/

adjective

Definition: Describing a style that is overly formal or pretentious, often using complex or obscure words.

Example: His inkhorn vocabulary made it difficult for others to understand him.

noun

Definition: A small container that was used in the past to hold ink for writing, often made from horn or a similar material.

Example: The old inkhorn sat on the desk, a reminder of how people used to write.

innominate

IPA: /ɪˈnɒmɪnət/

KK: /ɪˈnɑːməˌneɪt/

adjective

Definition: Describing something that does not have a name or is not identified by a specific title.

Example: The innominate author of the book left readers guessing about their identity.

innovate

IPA: /ˈɪnəˌveɪt/

KK: /ˈɪnəˌveɪt/

intransitive verb

Definition: To create or introduce something new or different, often in a way that improves or changes the way things are done.

Example: The company aims to innovate by developing new technologies that enhance user experience.

transitive verb

Definition: To create or introduce something new that has not been done before.

Example: The company aims to innovate by developing new technologies.

innovation

IPA: /ˌɪnəˈveɪʃən/

KK: /ɪnəˈveɪʃən/

noun

Definition: The process of creating new ideas, methods, or products that improve or change something.

Example: The company's focus on innovation has led to many successful products.

innovativeness

IPA: /ˌɪnəˈveɪtɪvnəs/

KK: /ɪnəˈveɪtɪvnəs/

noun

Definition: The quality of being creative and introducing new ideas or methods.

Example: The company's success is largely due to its innovativeness in product design.

innovatory

IPA: /ˌɪnəˈveɪtəri/

KK: /ɪnəˈveɪtəri/

adjective

Definition: Relating to the creation of new ideas or products.

Example: The innovatory approach led to groundbreaking advancements in technology.

inosculate

IPA: /ɪˈnɒskjʊleɪt/

KK: /ɪˈnɒskjʊleɪt/

intransitive verb

Definition: To join or connect together, especially in a way that creates a continuous or unified structure.

Example: The two branches of the tree inosculate, forming a single trunk.

transitive verb

Definition: To connect or join two things together, especially in a way that allows them to share or exchange something.

Example: The surgeon had to inosculate the blood vessels during the operation to ensure proper circulation.

inosculation

IPA: /ɪˈnɒskjʊleɪt/

KK: /ɪˈnɒskjʊleɪt/

noun

Definition: A connection or joining of two or more vessels or channels, allowing their contents to flow between them.

Example: The inosculation of the blood vessels is crucial for proper circulation.

insculp

IPA: /ɪnˈskʌlp/

KK: /ɪnˈskʌlp/

transitive verb

Definition: To carve or engrave a design or image into a surface, often in stone or metal.

Example: The artist decided to insculp a beautiful scene on the stone wall.

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