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Exam: Cambridge English: C2 Proficiency (CPE)

litharge

IPA: //ˈlɪθɑːrdʒ//

KK: /ˈlɪθɑrdʒ/

noun

Definition: A yellow compound made of lead oxide, often used in batteries, glass, and as a coloring agent.

Example: Litharge is commonly used in the production of certain types of glass.

lithograph

IPA: /ˈlɪθəˌɡræf/

KK: /ˈlɪθəˌgræf/

noun

Definition: A type of print made using a method called lithography, where an image is drawn on a flat surface and then transferred to paper.

Example: The artist created a beautiful lithograph that was displayed in the gallery.

transitive verb

Definition: To create an image or text using a printing process that involves a flat stone or metal plate.

Example: The artist decided to lithograph his latest work to produce multiple copies.

lithosphere

IPA: /ˈlɪθəˌsfɪə/

KK: /ˈlɪθəˌsfɪr/

noun

Definition: The outer layer of the Earth, made up of the crust and the upper part of the mantle, which is solid and about 100 kilometers thick.

Example: The lithosphere is crucial for understanding geological processes like earthquakes and volcanic activity.

litigant

IPA: /ˈlɪtɪɡənt/

KK: /ˈlɪtɪɡənt/

adjective

Definition: Involved in a legal case or lawsuit.

Example: The litigant presented their case in front of the judge.

noun

Definition: A person or group involved in a legal case, especially one who is suing or being sued.

Example: The litigant presented their case in front of the judge.

litigate

IPA: /ˈlɪtɪˌɡeɪt/

KK: /ˈlɪtɪˌɡeɪt/

intransitive verb

Definition: To take legal action or go to court to resolve a dispute.

Example: The company decided to litigate against the competitor for patent infringement.

transitive verb

Definition: To take a legal case to court in order to resolve a dispute.

Example: The company decided to litigate against the competitor for patent infringement.

litigation

IPA: /lɪˈtɪɡeɪʃən/

KK: /lɪˈtɪɡeɪʃən/

noun

Definition: The process of taking legal action in a court to resolve a dispute or claim.

Example: The company decided to pursue litigation against the former employee for breach of contract.

litigious

IPA: /lɪˈtɪdʒ.əs/

KK: /lɪˈtɪdʒ.əs/

adjective

Definition: Describing someone or something that is likely to take legal action or engage in lawsuits.

Example: The company became known for its litigious nature, often suing competitors over minor disputes.

litigiously

IPA: /lɪˈtɪdʒ.ɪ.əs.li/

KK: /lɪˈtɪdʒ.ɪ.əs.li/

adverb

Definition: In a way that relates to or is characterized by lawsuits or legal disputes.

Example: The company acted litigiously, often taking its competitors to court over minor issues.

litigiousness

IPA: /lɪˈtɪdʒ.əs.nəs/

KK: /lɪˈtɪdʒ.əs.nəs/

noun

Definition: The quality of being inclined to engage in lawsuits or legal disputes.

Example: The company's litigiousness has led to numerous court cases over the years.

litterateur

IPA: /ˈlɪtəˌrətər/

KK: /ˈlɪtəˌrɪtər/

noun

Definition: A person who is involved in writing or literary activities, such as a writer, critic, or essayist.

Example: The litterateur published several essays on modern literature.

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