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Exam: TOEFL

cinematographer

IPA: /ˌsɪnəˈmætəɡrəfə/

KK: /ˌsɪnəˈmætəɡrəfər/

noun

Definition: A person who is responsible for capturing the visual images in a film or movie, often overseeing the camera work and lighting.

Example: The cinematographer used innovative techniques to create stunning visuals for the film.

cinematographic

IPA: /ˌsɪnəˌmætəˈgræfɪk/

KK: /sɪnəˌmætəˈgræfɪk/

adjective

Definition: Relating to the art or technique of making films or movies.

Example: The cinematographic techniques used in the film were truly impressive.

cingulate

IPA: /ˈsɪŋɡjʊleɪt/

KK: /ˈsɪŋɡjʊlɪt/

adjective

Definition: Related to a specific part of the brain or anatomical structure known as the cingulum.

Example: The cingulate cortex plays a crucial role in emotion and behavior regulation.

cinquain

IPA: /sɪŋˈkwen/

KK: /sɪŋˈkwān/

noun

Definition: A type of poem that has five lines, often with a specific syllable or word count for each line.

Example: The teacher asked us to write a cinquain about our favorite season.

cipher

IPA: /ˈsaɪfər/

KK: /ˈsaɪfər/

intransitive verb

Definition: To solve mathematical problems or perform calculations.

Example: He can cipher complex equations quickly in his head.

noun

Definition: A method of writing or a system used to encode messages so that they are not easily understood without a key or code.

Example: The spy used a cipher to send secret messages to his team.

transitive verb

Definition: To write or encode a message in a way that makes it difficult to read without a key or method to decode it.

Example: The spy had to cipher the message before sending it to ensure it remained secret.

ciphertext

IPA: /ˈsaɪfərˌtɛkst/

KK: /ˈsaɪfərˌtɛkst/

noun

Definition: A type of text that has been transformed into a secret code to keep its content hidden from unauthorized readers.

Example: The hacker was able to decode the ciphertext and access the sensitive information.

circadian

IPA: /sɜːrˈkeɪdiən/

KK: /sɚˈkeɪdiən/

adjective

Definition: Relating to biological processes that happen in cycles of about 24 hours, such as sleep and wakefulness.

Example: Many animals have circadian rhythms that help them know when to sleep and when to be active.

circuit

IPA: /ˈsɜːrkɪt/

KK: /ˈsɜrkɪt/

noun

Definition: A closed path that goes around an object or area, often used in contexts like electricity or travel routes.

Example: The marathon runners completed a circuit around the park.

transitive verb

Definition: To create a closed path for electricity or signals to flow through.

Example: The engineer decided to circuit the new design to improve efficiency.

circuital

IPA: /ˈsɜːrkɪtəl/

KK: /ˈsɜːrkɪtəl/

adjective

Definition: Relating to a closed path through which an electric current flows or can flow.

Example: The circuital design of the device ensures efficient energy transfer.

circuitous

IPA: //sɜːrˈkjuːɪtəs//

KK: /sɜrˈkjutəs/

adjective

Definition: Describing a path or route that is not straight, often taking longer than necessary to reach a destination.

Example: We took a circuitous route to avoid the traffic jam.

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