Exam: Cambridge English: C1 Advanced (CAE)

Definition: Describing a style of playing string instruments where the strings are plucked instead of bowed.

Example: The musician used a pizzicato technique to create a light and playful sound in the piece.

Definition: A musical term that describes a technique where strings are plucked with the fingers instead of using a bow.

Example: The violinist played the piece pizzicato, creating a light and playful sound.

Definition: A musical term referring to notes played by plucking the strings of an instrument instead of using a bow.

Example: The violinist played the piece with a pizzicato style, creating a unique sound.

Definition: The quality of being able to be easily calmed or appeased; a gentle and forgiving nature.

Example: Her placability made it easy for others to approach her with their problems.

Definition: Someone who can be easily calmed or made peaceful; tolerant and forgiving.

Example: Despite the heated argument, she remained placable and was willing to listen to both sides.

Definition: Having the ability to calm or soothe someone, often by making them feel better or less angry.

Example: The placative words of the counselor helped to ease the tension in the room.

Definition: Having the ability to calm someone down or make them feel better, especially after they are upset or angry.

Example: She offered a placatory smile to ease the tension in the room.

Definition: A substance that has no therapeutic effect, often used in experiments to test the effectiveness of a real drug by comparing results.

Example: The doctor gave her a placebo to see if her symptoms would improve without actual medication.

Definition: The act of putting something in a specific position or location, or the process of finding a suitable job or place for someone.

Example: The placement of the new furniture improved the room's appearance.

Definition: Relating to or having a placenta, which is an organ that develops in the uterus during pregnancy to provide nutrients and oxygen to a developing baby.

Example: Humans are classified as placental mammals because they give birth to live young that are nourished before birth through a placenta.

Definition: A type of mammal that gives birth to live young that have developed inside the mother's body, connected to her by a special organ called the placenta.

Example: Humans are classified as placental mammals because they give birth to fully developed babies.

Definition: The process or arrangement of how a placenta forms and attaches in the uterus or within a plant ovary.

Example: The study of placentation is important for understanding both plant reproduction and human pregnancy.

Definition: The state of being calm and peaceful, without disturbance or agitation.

Example: The placidity of the lake in the early morning was breathtaking.