Exam: Cambridge English: C1 Advanced (CAE)

Definition: Able to be divided or separated into parts.

Example: The partible estate can be shared among the heirs.

Definition: Taking part in something or being involved in an activity or event.

Example: Every participant in the race received a medal.

Definition: A person who takes part in an activity or event.

Example: Every participant in the race received a medal.

Definition: This word describes something that is connected to or made from a participle, which is a form of a verb used in certain grammatical constructions.

Example: The participial phrase in the sentence added more detail to the subject.

Definition: A form of a verb that is used to create verb tenses and can also function as an adjective.

Example: In the sentence 'The broken window was fixed', 'broken' is a participial that describes the window.

Definition: In a way that relates to or involves a participle or participles.

Example: The students worked participially on their group project, contributing their ideas and efforts together.

Definition: A type of word that comes from a verb and can act like an adjective or be used with auxiliary verbs to show tense or voice.

Example: The word 'baked' in 'The cookies are baked' is a participle.

Definition: To specify or detail something in a particular way.

Example: The teacher asked the students to particularise their arguments in the essay.

Definition: A belief or principle that emphasizes the importance of individual states or groups acting independently, often focusing on their own interests rather than those of a larger organization or authority.

Example: The rise of particularism in the region has led to increased tensions between local governments and the central authority.

Definition: A person who believes in or supports the idea that specific cases or individual circumstances should be considered separately rather than applying general rules or principles.

Example: As a particularist, she argued that each situation required its own unique approach.

Definition: Relating to a specific or individual case rather than a general rule or principle.

Example: The particularistic approach of the study focused on unique cultural practices.

Definition: A specific detail or characteristic that makes something unique or different.

Example: The particularity of her artwork lies in the vibrant colors and intricate patterns.