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Exam: Cambridge English: C2 Proficiency (CPE)

lexis

IPA: /ˈlɛksɪs/

KK: /ˈlɛksɪs/

noun

Definition: The complete collection of words used in a language, separate from their forms or structures; essentially, the vocabulary.

Example: The lexis of English includes thousands of words that are used in everyday conversation.

libel

IPA: /ˈlaɪbəl/

KK: /ˈlaɪbəl/

noun

Definition: A false written statement that damages someone's reputation.

Example: The newspaper was sued for libel after publishing false information about the celebrity.

transitive verb

Definition: To make a false statement about someone in writing or print that damages their reputation.

Example: The newspaper was sued for libeling the politician in its article.

libeler

IPA: /ˈlaɪbələr/

KK: /ˈlaɪbələr/

noun

Definition: A person who makes false statements about someone in writing, which can harm that person's reputation.

Example: The journalist was sued for being a libeler after publishing untrue claims about the politician.

libelist

IPA: /ˈlaɪbəlɪst/

KK: /ˈlaɪbəlɪst/

noun

Definition: A person who makes false statements about someone in order to damage their reputation, usually in written form.

Example: The journalist was sued for being a libelist after publishing false information about the politician.

libeller

IPA: /lɪˈbɛl.ər/

KK: /lɪˈbɛlɚ/

noun

Definition: A person who makes false statements about someone in order to damage their reputation, usually in written form.

Example: The journalist was sued for being a libeller after publishing untrue claims about the politician.

libellous

IPA: /lɪˈbɛləs/

KK: /lɪˈbɛləs/

adjective

Definition: Describing something that is false and damaging to a person's reputation, often in written form.

Example: The article was deemed libellous, leading to a lawsuit against the newspaper.

libelous

IPA: /ˈlaɪbələs/

KK: /ˈlaɪbələs/

adjective

Definition: Relating to a false statement that damages someone's reputation.

Example: The article contained libelous claims that harmed the politician's image.

libertinage

IPA: /ˌlɪbərˈtiːnɪdʒ/

KK: /lɪˈbɜːrtɪnɪdʒ/

noun

Definition: A lifestyle characterized by a lack of moral restraint, especially in sexual matters; indulgence in sensual pleasures without regard for social norms.

Example: The artist was known for his libertinage, often shocking society with his open lifestyle.

libertinism

IPA: /ˈlɪbərˌtɪnɪzəm/

KK: /lɪˈbɜːrtɪnɪzəm/

noun

Definition: A way of living that allows for freedom in personal behavior, often involving indulgence in sensual pleasures and a lack of moral restraint.

Example: His libertinism was evident in his carefree lifestyle and disregard for social norms.

libidinousness

IPA: /lɪˈbɪdɪnəsnəs/

KK: /lɪˈbɪdɪnəsnəs/

noun

Definition: The quality or state of being excessively sexual or lustful.

Example: His libidinousness was evident in the way he spoke about his romantic interests.

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