Exam: Cambridge English: C1 Advanced (CAE)

Definition: To express a personal belief or judgment about something.

Example: She opined that the new policy would benefit everyone.

Definition: The quality of having strong and often unreasonable beliefs or opinions about something.

Example: Her opinionatedness made it difficult for her to accept other viewpoints during the discussion.

Definition: Happening at a good or suitable time, making it favorable for a specific situation or purpose.

Example: The rain was opportune for the farmers, as it helped their crops grow.

Definition: The quality of being suitable or advantageous at a particular time.

Example: The opportuneness of her arrival allowed us to discuss the project before the meeting.

Definition: Describing someone or something that takes advantage of situations or opportunities, often in a way that is considered unethical or without regard for principles.

Example: The opportunistic businessman made a profit by exploiting the crisis.

Definition: The quality or ability of a part of the body, especially a thumb, to be positioned opposite to the fingers, allowing for grasping and holding objects.

Example: The opposability of the human thumb is what allows us to grip tools effectively.

Definition: Able to be placed opposite to something else, especially in reference to fingers or thumbs that can touch or grasp other fingers.

Example: Humans have opposable thumbs that allow them to grip objects tightly.

Definition: To treat someone or a group of people in a cruel and unfair way, often by using power or authority to control them.

Example: The government oppressed the citizens by limiting their freedoms and rights.

Definition: Causing discomfort or hardship; harsh and difficult to endure, often related to unfair treatment or heavy feelings.

Example: The oppressive heat made it hard to concentrate during the meeting.

Definition: In a way that causes discomfort or hardship, often due to harsh conditions or treatment.

Example: The heat was oppressively high, making it difficult to stay outside for long.