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Exam: Cambridge English: C2 Proficiency (CPE)

compel

IPA: /kəmˈpɛl/

KK: /kəmˈpɛl/

transitive verb

Definition: To force someone to do something or to make something happen by using pressure or influence.

Example: The teacher had to compel the students to complete their assignments on time.

compendiousness

IPA: /kəmˈpɛn.dʒəs.nəs/

KK: /kəmˈpɛn.dʒəs.nəs/

noun

Definition: The quality of being concise and comprehensive, providing a lot of information in a brief form.

Example: The compendiousness of the report made it easy to understand the main points quickly.

compendium

IPA: /kəmˈpɛndɪəm/

KK: /kəmˈpɛndɪəm/

noun

Definition: A collection of different items or a summary of important information about a particular subject.

Example: The professor provided a compendium of research articles for the students to study.

complainant

IPA: /kəmˈpleɪnənt/

KK: /kəmˈpleɪnənt/

noun

Definition: A person who makes a formal complaint, especially in a legal context.

Example: The complainant presented their case in front of the judge.

complementizer

IPA: /ˈkɒmplɪmɛnˌtaɪzər/

KK: /ˈkɒmplɪməntaɪzər/

noun

Definition: A word that is used to introduce a subordinate clause, linking it to the main clause in a sentence.

Example: In the sentence 'I believe that he is right', the word 'that' is a complementizer.

computerese

IPA: /kəmˈpjuːtəˌriːz/

KK: /kəmˈpjuːtəˌriːz/

noun

Definition: A type of language or jargon that is used by people who work with computers and technology.

Example: The presentation was filled with computerese that many in the audience found difficult to understand.

computerise

IPA: /kəmˈpjuːtəraɪz/

KK: /kəmˈpjuːtəraɪz/

verb

Definition: To convert a process or system to be operated or managed by a computer.

Example: The company plans to computerise its inventory management system to improve efficiency.

computerised

IPA: /kəmˈpjuːtəraɪzd/

KK: /kəmˈpjuːtəraɪzd/

adjective

Definition: Relating to or operated by computers; using digital technology.

Example: The new system is fully computerised, making it easier to manage data.

verb

Definition: To convert a process or system to be operated by a computer.

Example: The company has computerised its inventory management system to improve efficiency.

computerizable

IPA: /kəmˈpjuːtəraɪzəbl/

KK: /kəmˈpjuːtəraɪzəbl/

adjective

Definition: Capable of being converted into a digital format that can be processed by a computer.

Example: Many traditional tasks are now computerizable, making them easier and faster to complete.

conatus

IPA: /kəˈneɪtəs/

KK: /kəˈneɪtəs/

noun

Definition: A natural tendency or effort that a being has to develop or improve itself.

Example: The conatus of the plant to grow towards the light is a fascinating process.

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