Exam: Cambridge English: C1 Advanced (CAE)

Definition: Describing animals that primarily eat fish as their main source of food.

Example: The osprey is a piscivorous bird known for its fishing skills.

Definition: Having a shape or size similar to that of a pea.

Example: The pisiform bone in the wrist is small and round, resembling a pea.

Definition: A small bone located at the wrist, specifically at the junction of the ulna and the carpal bones.

Example: The pisiform bone is one of the eight carpal bones in the human wrist.

Definition: Causing feelings of sadness or compassion; deserving pity.

Example: The piteous cries of the abandoned puppy made everyone feel sorry for it.

Definition: The state of being deserving pity or compassion due to suffering or misfortune.

Example: The piteousness of the stray dog moved everyone who saw it.

Definition: The central or most important part of something, often referring to the essence or core of an idea or object.

Example: The pith of the argument was clear and compelling, highlighting the main issue at hand.

Definition: To remove the central part of a plant stem or to kill an animal by cutting its spinal cord.

Example: The farmer decided to pith the cattle before processing them for meat.

Definition: This word describes someone or something that is cruel and does not show any kindness or compassion.

Example: The pitiless storm destroyed everything in its path.

Definition: The state of showing no mercy or compassion towards others.

Example: The pitilessness of the storm left the town in ruins.

Definition: A very small amount of money, often not enough to live on or to meet basic needs.

Example: After working all month, he received only a pittance for his efforts.

Definition: Related to a small gland in the brain that produces hormones controlling various bodily functions.

Example: The doctor explained how the pituitary gland affects growth and metabolism.

Definition: A small gland located at the base of the brain that produces hormones controlling various bodily functions, including growth and metabolism.

Example: The doctor explained how the pituitary gland regulates hormones in the body.

Definition: Something that is very important and necessary for something else to happen or succeed.

Example: The scientist played a pivotal role in the discovery of the new vaccine.