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Exam: Cambridge English: C2 Proficiency (CPE)

abstruse

IPA: /æbˈstruːs/

KK: /æbˈstruːs/

adjective

Definition: Something that is hard to understand or very complex.

Example: The professor's lecture on quantum mechanics was so abstruse that many students struggled to follow along.

abstruseness

IPA: /æbˈstruːsnəs/

KK: /æbˈstrusnəs/

noun

Definition: The quality of being difficult to understand or complex, often because it involves deep or obscure ideas.

Example: The abstruseness of the theory made it difficult for many to understand.

abstrusest

IPA: //æbˈstruːst//

KK: /æbˈstruːst/

adjective

Definition: This word describes something that is very difficult to understand or comprehend. It is often used for ideas or concepts that are complex and not easily grasped.

Example: The professor's lecture was so abstrusest that many students left confused.

abstrusity

IPA: /æbˈstruːsɪti/

KK: /æb'strusɪti/

noun

Definition: The quality of being difficult to understand or very complex.

Example: The abstrusity of the philosophical text made it challenging for many students to grasp its concepts.

academical

IPA: /ˌækəˈdɛmɪkəl/

KK: /ˌækəˈdɛmɪkəl/

adjective

Definition: Related to education, schools, or scholarly activities. It often describes things that are connected to learning or teaching.

Example: She pursued an academical career in philosophy and literature.

acatalectic

IPA: /ˌeɪ.kəˈtæl.ɛk.tɪk/

KK: /ˌeɪ.kəˈtæl.ɛk.tɪk/

adjective

Definition: This word describes a type of verse that has a complete and regular pattern, meaning it includes all the expected syllables in its final part.

Example: The poem was acatalectic, showcasing a perfect rhythm throughout its lines.

acaulous

IPA: /əˈkɔːləs/

KK: /əˈkɔləs/

adjective

Definition: Referring to a plant that does not have a stem above ground, or has a very short stem that is not easily seen.

Example: The acaulous plant thrives in rocky environments where other plants struggle to grow.

accidence

IPA: /ˈækɪdəns/

KK: /ˈækɪdəns/

noun

Definition: A part of language study that focuses on how words change form to express different grammatical features, such as tense, case, or number.

Example: In English, accidence is an important aspect of understanding how words change form to convey different meanings.

accolade

IPA: /ˈækəleɪd/

KK: /ˈæ.kə.leɪd/

noun

Definition: An award or special recognition given to someone for their achievements or excellence. It can also refer to praise or approval for someone's work.

Example: The author received an accolade for her outstanding contribution to literature.

transitive verb

Definition: To give praise or honor to someone for their achievements or qualities.

Example: The author was accoladed for her outstanding contributions to literature.

accountant

IPA: //əˈkaʊntənt//

KK: /əˈkaʊntənt/

noun

Definition: A person whose job is to manage and examine financial records, ensuring accuracy and preparing reports related to finances and taxes.

Example: The accountant prepared the annual financial statements for the company.

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