Exam: Cambridge English: C1 Advanced (CAE)

Definition: A belief or idea that is accepted as true without proof, often used as a starting point in reasoning or discussion.

Example: The presupposition that everyone understands the topic can lead to confusion during the meeting.

Definition: Referring to the part of a nerve cell that sends signals to another cell at a synapse, occurring before the signal is transmitted.

Example: The presynaptic neuron releases neurotransmitters into the synaptic cleft.

Definition: In a way that relates to the presynaptic part of a neuron, which is the area before a synapse where signals are transmitted.

Example: The neurotransmitter is released presynaptically to communicate with the next neuron.

Definition: A way of behaving that is intended to make people believe something that is not true; an act of pretending.

Example: He put on a pretence of confidence during the meeting.

Definition: A claim or assertion that is often not supported by evidence, sometimes used to show off or create a false impression.

Example: His pretension to be an expert in the field was quickly revealed as unfounded.

Definition: Trying to impress others by pretending to be more important or knowledgeable than one really is, often in a way that is not justified.

Example: His pretentious behavior at the dinner party made everyone uncomfortable.

Definition: In a way that shows off or tries to impress others, often without real merit or importance.

Example: She spoke pretentiously about her expensive tastes, trying to impress her friends.

Definition: The quality of trying to appear more important or sophisticated than one really is.

Example: His pretentiousness made it hard for others to connect with him.

Definition: A grammatical term referring to a verb form that expresses actions completed in the past.

Example: In English, the preterit is often formed by adding -ed to regular verbs.

Definition: This term refers to a verb tense that is used to describe actions or states that happened in the past.

Example: In Spanish, the preterite tense is used to talk about completed actions.

Definition: A form of a verb that indicates an action that has already happened in the past.

Example: In Spanish, the preterite is used to describe actions that were completed at a specific time.