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Exam: Cambridge English: C2 Proficiency (CPE)

professorate

IPA: /prəˈfɛsəˌrāt/

KK: /prəˈfɛsərət/

noun

Definition: The position or role of a professor, often associated with teaching and academic responsibilities at a college or university.

Example: After years of hard work, she finally achieved the professorate at her university.

professoriate

IPA: /prəˈfɛsəˌrɪət/

KK: /prəˈfɛsərɪət/

noun

Definition: A group of college or university teachers who hold the title of professor.

Example: The professoriate plays a crucial role in shaping the academic environment of universities.

professorship

IPA: /prəˈfɛsərʃɪp/

KK: /prəˈfɛsərˌʃɪp/

noun

Definition: The position or role of a professor at a college or university, often involving teaching and research responsibilities.

Example: After many years of hard work, she finally achieved her professorship at the university.

proficiency

IPA: /prəˈfɪʃənsi/

KK: /prəˈfɪʃənsi/

noun

Definition: The state of being skilled or knowledgeable in a particular area or subject.

Example: Her proficiency in multiple languages helped her get the job.

proficient

IPA: /prəˈfɪʃənt/

KK: /prəˈfɪʃənt/

adjective

Definition: Having a high level of skill or knowledge in a particular area or subject.

Example: She is proficient in three languages and can translate documents easily.

noun

Definition: A person who is very skilled or knowledgeable in a particular area or subject.

Example: She is a proficient in computer programming, able to solve complex problems quickly.

profiteering

IPA: /ˌprɒfɪˈtɪərɪŋ/

KK: /prɒfɪˈtɪrɪŋ/

noun

Definition: The act of making excessive profits, often in an unfair or unethical way, especially during times of crisis or shortage.

Example: The company was accused of profiteering during the pandemic by raising prices on essential goods.

verb

Definition: To make excessive profits, especially in a way that exploits a situation or takes advantage of others.

Example: During the crisis, some businesses engaged in profiteering by raising prices on essential goods.

profluent

IPA: /ˈprɒflʊənt/

KK: /ˈprɒflʊənt/

adjective

Definition: Describing something that flows smoothly and abundantly, often used to refer to speech or writing that is fluent and effortless.

Example: Her profluent speech captivated the audience and kept them engaged throughout the presentation.

prognathic

IPA: /prɒɡˈnæθɪk/

KK: /prɔg'næθɪk/

adjective

Definition: Having a projecting jaw or chin, where the lower jaw is positioned further forward than the upper jaw.

Example: The patient was diagnosed with a prognathic jaw, which affected his bite and facial appearance.

prohibit

IPA: /prəˈhɪbɪt/

KK: /prəˈhɪbɪt/

transitive verb

Definition: To officially say that something is not allowed or to stop someone from doing something.

Example: The school will prohibit students from using their phones during class.

prohibition

IPA: /prəˈhɪbɪʃən/

KK: /prəˈhɪbɪʃən/

noun

Definition: A law or rule that makes something illegal or forbids it.

Example: The prohibition of smoking in public places has improved air quality.

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