Exam: Cambridge English: C1 Advanced (CAE)

Definition: To intentionally ignore or leave something out, often by choice.

Example: He decided to pretermit the details of the story to keep it simple.

Definition: Relating to something that is beyond what is normal or natural; extraordinary or supernatural.

Example: The magician's preternatural skills amazed the audience.

Definition: In a way that is beyond what is natural or normal; unusually or extraordinarily.

Example: The child seemed to understand the complex concepts preternaturally well for her age.

Definition: A reason or excuse given to hide the true intention behind an action.

Example: He used a pretext of being busy to avoid attending the meeting.

Definition: To use something as a reason or excuse for doing something, often to hide the true intention.

Example: He used a minor issue as a pretext to avoid the meeting.

Definition: To be stronger or more powerful than something else; to succeed or win in a situation.

Example: In the end, love and understanding prevailed over hatred and anger.

Definition: Something that is most common or widely accepted at a particular time.

Example: The prevailing opinion among experts is that climate change is a serious issue.

Definition: The total number of cases of a particular condition or disease in a specific population at a certain time.

Example: The prevalence of diabetes has increased in recent years.

Definition: To avoid telling the truth or to speak in a way that is not clear, often to mislead or confuse.

Example: When asked about his whereabouts, he began to prevaricate instead of giving a straight answer.

Definition: The act of avoiding the truth or being deliberately unclear in order to mislead or deceive.

Example: His prevarication during the interview made it clear that he was hiding something.

Definition: A person who avoids giving a direct answer or who speaks in a way that is not honest or straightforward.

Example: The politician was known as a prevaricator, often dodging questions during interviews.