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Exam: Cambridge English: C2 Proficiency (CPE)

spoliation

IPA: /ˌspoʊliˈeɪʃən/

KK: /spəʊliˈeɪʃən/

noun

Definition: The act of intentionally destroying or altering something, especially documents, or taking away property by force.

Example: The spoliation of evidence can lead to serious legal consequences.

sponsorial

IPA: /spɒnˈsɔːrɪəl/

KK: /ˈspɒnsərɪəl/

adjective

Definition: Relating to a person or organization that provides support or funding for an event, activity, or project.

Example: The sponsorial support from local businesses helped the charity event succeed.

sporangiophore

IPA: /spəˌrændʒiəˈfɔr/

KK: /spəˈrændʒiəˌfɔr/

noun

Definition: A specialized structure in certain fungi that supports and carries sporangia, which are the parts that produce spores.

Example: The sporangiophore is essential for the reproduction of many types of fungi.

sporogenic

IPA: /ˌspɔːrəˈdʒɛnɪk/

KK: /spɔrəˈdʒɛnɪk/

adjective

Definition: Relating to the production or reproduction of spores.

Example: The sporogenic phase of the plant is crucial for its life cycle.

sporogony

IPA: //spɔːrəˈɡoʊni//

KK: /spɔːrəˈɡoʊni/

noun

Definition: A process of reproduction in certain organisms where a spore or zygote divides multiple times to produce new spores, often seen in sporozoans.

Example: The life cycle of the parasite includes sporogony, leading to the formation of sporozoites.

sporophyte

IPA: /ˈspɔːrəˌfaɪt/

KK: /spɔːrəˌfaɪt/

noun

Definition: The stage in a plant's life cycle that produces spores and is formed from a fertilized egg, leading to the next generation.

Example: The sporophyte of the fern is the dominant phase in its life cycle, producing spores for reproduction.

sporophytic

IPA: /ˌspɔːrəˈfaɪtɪk/

KK: /spɔːrəˈfaɪtɪk/

adjective

Definition: Relating to the stage in a plant's life cycle when it produces spores, typically characterized by a diploid phase.

Example: The sporophytic generation of the plant is crucial for its reproduction.

statuary

IPA: /ˈstætʃuˌɛri/

KK: /ˈstæʧuˌɛri/

adjective

Definition: Relating to or suitable for statues, often used to describe art or decoration that involves sculptures.

Example: The museum's collection includes a variety of statuary from ancient civilizations.

noun

Definition: The art or practice of creating sculptures, especially statues, or a collection of such sculptures.

Example: The museum has a beautiful display of statuary from ancient Greece.

statutable

IPA: //ˈstætʃʊtəbl//

KK: /ˈstætʃʊtəbl/

adjective

Definition: Relating to laws that are formally written and enacted by a legislative body.

Example: The new regulations are statutable and must be followed by all citizens.

statute

IPA: /ˈstætʃuːt/

KK: /ˈstætʃuːt/

noun

Definition: A written law passed by a legislative body or governing authority.

Example: The new statute requires all businesses to follow stricter environmental regulations.

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