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Exam: Cambridge English: C2 Proficiency (CPE)

axoplasmic

IPA: /ˌæksəˈplæzmɪk/

KK: /ˌæksəˈplæzmɪk/

adjective

Definition: Relating to the cytoplasm found in the axon of a nerve cell, which is involved in the transport of materials within the neuron.

Example: The axoplasmic flow is essential for the proper functioning of nerve cells.

azoic

IPA: /əˈzoʊɪk/

KK: /əˈzoʊɪk/

adjective

Definition: Relating to geological periods before any form of life existed, indicating a time when there were no living organisms or organic remains.

Example: The azoic era is characterized by the absence of any life forms on Earth.

baccalaureate

IPA: /ˌbækəˈlɔːriət/

KK: /bækəˈlɔːriət/

noun

Definition: A degree awarded by universities and colleges to students who have completed undergraduate studies, or a formal speech given to graduates during a graduation ceremony.

Example: She received her baccalaureate in biology after four years of hard work.

bacchant

IPA: /ˈbækənt/

KK: /ˈbækənt/

noun

Definition: A person who participates in lively celebrations, often associated with drinking and revelry, especially in the context of ancient Greek and Roman traditions.

Example: The bacchant danced joyfully at the festival, celebrating the arrival of spring.

bacchante

IPA: //bæˈkænt//

KK: /bækˈænt/

noun

Definition: A woman who serves as a priestess or devoted follower of Bacchus, the Roman god of wine and festivities.

Example: The bacchante danced joyfully at the festival, celebrating the arrival of spring.

bacchic

IPA: /ˈbækɪk/

KK: /ˈbækɪk/

adjective

Definition: Relating to Bacchus, the Roman god of wine, often associated with festivities, joy, and drunkenness.

Example: The bacchic celebrations included music, dancing, and plenty of wine.

bacchius

IPA: /ˈbæk.i.əs/

KK: /ˈbæk.i.əs/

noun

Definition: A type of metrical foot in poetry that consists of one short syllable followed by two long syllables, or sometimes two long syllables followed by a short one.

Example: In classical poetry, the bacchius is used to create a specific rhythm and flow.

backspace

IPA: /ˈbækˌspeɪs/

KK: /ˈbækˌspeɪs/

intransitive verb

Definition: To move the cursor or typewriter back by pressing a specific key.

Example: I accidentally typed the wrong word, so I had to backspace to correct it.

noun

Definition: A key on a keyboard that deletes the character to the left of the cursor.

Example: I accidentally typed the wrong letter, so I hit the backspace key to remove it.

bagatelle

IPA: /ˌbæɡəˈtɛl/

KK: /bæɡəˈtɛl/

noun

Definition: A small or unimportant thing, often considered a trifle; it can also refer to a light piece of music or a game played with balls on a table.

Example: He dismissed the issue as a mere bagatelle, not worth his time.

bail

IPA: /beɪl/

KK: /beɪl/

intransitive verb

Definition: To remove water from a boat using a container or scoop.

Example: He had to bail out the boat after the rain filled it with water.

noun

Definition: A container or device used to remove water from a boat, or a bar that holds paper in place on a typewriter.

Example: The sailor used a bail to empty the water from the boat after the storm.

transitive verb

Definition: To remove water from a boat using a container or to help someone escape from a difficult situation.

Example: He had to bail out the boat after the storm caused it to fill with water.

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