Exam: Cambridge English: C1 Advanced (CAE)

Definition: Relating to work that is considered low-status or unskilled, often associated with serving others.

Example: He took a menial job to support his family while he looked for better opportunities.

Definition: A person who does low-level or unskilled work, often serving others in a domestic or menial capacity.

Example: The menial worked tirelessly to keep the house clean and organized.

Definition: Relating to the protective membranes covering the brain and spinal cord.

Example: The doctor explained that the meningeal layer is crucial for protecting the central nervous system.

Definition: Relating to the protective membranes covering the brain and spinal cord, or to the inflammation of these membranes.

Example: The doctor diagnosed the patient with a meningitic condition that required immediate treatment.

Definition: Related to a crescent-shaped structure, often found in joints, particularly in the knee.

Example: The doctor explained that the injury was to the meniscal cartilage in his knee.

Definition: Relating to the time in a woman's life when her menstrual periods stop, usually occurring in middle age.

Example: Many women experience various symptoms during their menopausal years.

Definition: A substance that is used to dissolve another substance, often used in chemistry or medicine to extract compounds from materials.

Example: In the laboratory, the chemist used a menstruum to extract essential oils from the plant.

Definition: The quality of being able to be measured or quantified.

Example: The mensurability of the data is crucial for accurate analysis.

Definition: Something that can be measured or quantified, often used in contexts like performance or changes in quantity.

Example: The project showed mensurable improvements in efficiency after the new system was implemented.

Definition: Relating to measurement or having fixed rhythmic values in music.

Example: The mensural notation used in the 13th century allowed composers to specify exact note durations.

Definition: Relating to a psychological approach that emphasizes the importance of mental processes and subjective experiences rather than just observable behavior.

Example: The mentalistic approach in psychology focuses on understanding thoughts and feelings.