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Exam: Cambridge English: C2 Proficiency (CPE)

actuarially

IPA: /ˌæktʃuˈɛrɪəli/

KK: /ˌæktʃuˈɛrɪəli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that relates to the calculations and assessments made by actuaries, who analyze financial risks using mathematics and statistics.

Example: The insurance company calculated the risks actuarially to ensure accurate premium pricing.

actuary

IPA: //ˈæk.tʃu.əri//

KK: /ˈæk.tʃu.ɛr.i/

noun

Definition: A professional who uses mathematics and statistics to assess financial risks, especially in the insurance industry, by calculating things like premiums and reserves.

Example: The actuary provided the insurance company with detailed risk assessments.

aculeate

IPA: /əˈkjuːliːt/

KK: /əˈkjuːliːət/

adjective

Definition: This word describes something that has a stinger, like bees or wasps, or something that has sharp prickles.

Example: The aculeate insects, such as bees and wasps, play a crucial role in pollination.

adamantine

IPA: /ˌæd.əˈmæn.taɪn/

KK: /ˌæd.əˈmæn.tin/

adjective

Definition: Describing something that is extremely hard, unyielding, or inflexible, often compared to the hardness of a diamond.

Example: Her adamantine resolve helped her overcome all obstacles in her path.

addendum

IPA: /əˈdɛndəm/

KK: /əˈdɛndəm/

noun

Definition: An extra piece of information or material that is added to something, often used to provide additional details or updates, especially in books or documents.

Example: The author included an addendum to the book to address recent developments in the field.

addlepated

IPA: /ˈædəlˌpeɪtɪd/

KK: /ˈædəlˌpeɪtɪd/

adjective

Definition: Confused or unable to think clearly; eccentric or silly in behavior.

Example: After staying up all night studying, I felt completely addlepated during the exam.

adducent

IPA: /ˈæd.juː.sənt/

KK: /ædˈjuːsənt/

adjective

Definition: This word describes muscles that help move one part of the body closer to another part. It is the opposite of muscles that move parts away from each other.

Example: The adducent muscles play a crucial role in stabilizing the limbs during movement.

adducer

IPA: /əˈdjuːsər/

KK: /əˈdjuːsər/

noun

Definition: A person who brings forward or presents evidence, arguments, or reasons in support of a claim or statement.

Example: The adducer presented compelling evidence to support the argument.

adenocarcinoma

IPA: /ˌeɪ.dən.oʊ.kɑːr.sɪˈnoʊ.mə/

KK: /ˌeɪ.dən.oʊ.kɑːr.sɪˈnoʊ.mə/

noun

Definition: A type of cancer that starts in the cells of glands, which are tissues that produce and release substances like hormones or fluids.

Example: The doctor diagnosed her with adenocarcinoma after the biopsy results came back.

adherend

IPA: /ˈæd.hɪ.rɛnd/

KK: /ædˈhɪrˌɛnd/

noun

Definition: An object or surface that sticks to another object due to a force that causes them to hold together.

Example: The adherend must be properly prepared to ensure a strong bond with the adhesive.

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