Exam: Cambridge English: C1 Advanced (CAE)

Definition: Able to be improved or made perfect in some way.

Example: The artist believed that her skills were perfectible with practice and dedication.

Definition: Relating to a grammatical aspect that indicates an action is completed or has a result, or describing something that aims for perfection.

Example: In some languages, the perfective aspect is used to show that an action has been fully completed.

Definition: A grammatical term that refers to a verb form that expresses a completed action or state.

Example: In some languages, the perfective aspect is used to indicate that an action has been fully completed.

Definition: In a way that indicates a completed action or state, often used in grammar to describe a verb aspect that shows an action has been finished.

Example: She completed the project perfectively, ensuring every detail was addressed.

Definition: The quality or state of being perfect or flawless, often used in discussions about grammar or philosophy.

Example: The perfectiveness of her work was evident in every detail she attended to.

Definition: The condition of expressing an action as completed or finished, often used in grammar to describe how actions are viewed in relation to time.

Example: In some languages, perfectivity is an important aspect that affects verb conjugation.

Definition: A deliberate act of betrayal or treachery, often involving a breach of trust.

Example: His perfidy shocked everyone who thought he was a loyal friend.

Definition: A type of chemical compound made by replacing all hydrogen atoms in a hydrocarbon with fluorine atoms.

Example: Perfluorocarbons are used in various applications, including as blood substitutes in medical treatments.

Definition: Having holes or openings made in something, often for the purpose of allowing it to be torn or separated easily.

Example: The perforated paper made it easy to tear off each page.

Definition: To go through or make a hole in something.

Example: The bullet perforated the wall.

Definition: To make a hole or holes in something, usually by piercing or stamping.

Example: The machine can perforate the paper to make it easier to tear along the lines.

Definition: A hole or a series of holes made by piercing or boring through a material, often used to separate sections in a sheet or roll.

Example: The document had several perforations along the edge to make it easier to tear off sections.

Definition: Describing something that performs an action or creates a situation simply by being said or done, often in a formal or conventional context.

Example: The performative nature of the wedding vows made the ceremony feel even more special.

Definition: A statement or expression that performs an action rather than just conveying information, often used in linguistics and philosophy.

Example: In linguistics, a promise is an example of a performative because it creates an obligation when spoken.