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Exam: Cambridge English: C2 Proficiency (CPE)

supervision

IPA: /ˌsuːpərˈvɪʒən/

KK: /sʊpərˈvɪʒən/

noun

Definition: The act of overseeing or managing someone or something to ensure that tasks are done correctly and safely.

Example: The teacher's supervision helped the students stay focused during the project.

suppletive

IPA: /səˈplɛtɪv/

KK: /səˈplɛtɪv/

adjective

Definition: Referring to a grammatical form that is created by using a completely different word instead of a regular inflection, such as using 'better' instead of 'good' for comparison.

Example: In English, the words 'good', 'better', and 'best' are examples of suppletive forms.

suppletory

IPA: /səˈplɛtəri/

KK: /səˈplɛtəri/

adjective

Definition: Relating to something that is supplementary or additional, often used in contexts where something is provided to fill a gap or deficiency.

Example: The suppletory materials were provided to help students understand the subject better.

noun

Definition: Something that provides what is needed or fills a gap.

Example: The teacher provided a suppletory resource to help students understand the topic better.

supposititious

IPA: /səˌpɒzɪˈtɪʃəs/

KK: /səˌpɒzɪˈtɪʃəs/

adjective

Definition: Relating to something that is assumed or supposed, often without proof; can also refer to something that is fraudulent or not genuine.

Example: The supposititious claim of ownership was quickly dismissed by the court.

supramolecular

IPA: /ˌsuːprəˈmoʊlɪkjələr/

KK: /suːprəˈmoʊlɪkjələr/

adjective

Definition: Relating to structures that are made up of multiple molecules working together, often forming complex arrangements.

Example: Supramolecular chemistry studies how molecules interact and assemble into larger structures.

supranational

IPA: //suːprəˈnæʃənl//

KK: /suːprəˈnæʃənl/

adjective

Definition: Relating to or involving multiple countries or nations, especially in a way that goes beyond their individual borders or governments.

Example: The European Union is an example of a supranational organization that allows countries to work together on common issues.

suprarational

IPA: //suːprəˈræʃənl//

KK: /suːprəˈræʃənl/

adjective

Definition: Referring to a level of understanding or reasoning that goes beyond normal logic, including aspects that are not strictly rational but still hold truth.

Example: The artist's work often reflects suprarational ideas that challenge conventional thinking.

supremeness

IPA: /səˈpriː.mə.nəs/

KK: /səˈpriːm.nəs/

noun

Definition: The quality or state of being the highest in rank, authority, or power.

Example: The supremeness of her leadership was recognized by everyone in the organization.

surrealism

IPA: /səˈrɪəlɪzəm/

KK: /sɚˈiːəlɪzəm/

noun

Definition: A movement in art and literature from the 20th century that focuses on expressing dreams and the subconscious mind, often using strange and unexpected images.

Example: The painting was a perfect example of surrealism, with its dreamlike scenes and bizarre combinations of objects.

surrealist

IPA: /səˈrɪəlɪst/

KK: /sɚˈiːəlɪst/

adjective

Definition: Related to a style of art and literature that emphasizes the irrational and dream-like aspects of human experience.

Example: The artist's work was filled with surrealist imagery that challenged reality.

noun

Definition: A person who creates or is involved in a style of art or literature that emphasizes the irrational and dream-like aspects of life.

Example: The surrealist painted a dreamlike landscape that challenged reality.

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