Exam: Cambridge English: C1 Advanced (CAE)

Definition: The process of explaining or justifying something in a logical way, often to make it seem more acceptable or reasonable.

Example: His rationalization for being late was that he had missed the bus.

Definition: To think or explain something in a logical way, often to justify or make sense of it.

Example: She tried to rationalize her decision to leave the job.

Definition: To make something more reasonable or logical, often by explaining it in a way that makes it seem acceptable or justifiable.

Example: She tried to rationalize her decision to leave the job by saying it was for her own well-being.

Definition: The quality of being reasonable and logical in thinking or decision-making.

Example: Her rationalness helped her make sound decisions during the crisis.

Definition: The quality of being loud and harsh in sound, often associated with a rough or grating voice.

Example: The raucity of the crowd made it difficult to hear the speaker.

Definition: Loud and rough in sound, often causing a disturbance or being unpleasant to hear.

Example: The raucous crowd cheered loudly at the concert, creating an energetic atmosphere.

Definition: The quality of being loud, harsh, and disorderly, often causing disturbance or noise.

Example: The raucousness of the crowd made it difficult to hear the speaker.

Definition: To cause great damage or destruction, often in a violent way.

Example: The storm began to ravage the coastal towns, leaving behind a trail of destruction.

Definition: Severe damage or destruction caused by something, often resulting in great loss or harm.

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

Definition: To cause severe damage or destruction to something, often in a violent way.

Example: The hurricane ravaged the coastal community, leaving many homes in ruins.

Definition: To completely destroy a building or other structure, making it flat or level with the ground.

Example: The old factory was razed to make way for a new shopping center.

Definition: The process of officially recognizing or confirming that an institution meets certain standards, often after a review or evaluation.

Example: The university is undergoing reaccreditation to ensure it maintains high educational standards.

Definition: The opposition to the flow of alternating current in an electrical circuit, caused by inductance and capacitance rather than resistance.

Example: The reactance in the circuit increased as the frequency of the alternating current rose.