Exam: Cambridge English: C1 Advanced (CAE)

Definition: A person who attacks someone, often in a violent way.

Example: The police arrested the assailant after the attack.

Definition: Relating to or having the nature of an attack or aggressive behavior.

Example: The assaultive behavior of the dog made the owner nervous.

Definition: To be tested or analyzed to determine the presence or amount of a substance, often a valuable metal.

Example: The gold ore will assay to reveal its purity.

Definition: A test or analysis to determine the composition or quality of a substance, often used in scientific contexts.

Example: The laboratory conducted an assay to check the purity of the gold sample.

Definition: To evaluate or analyze something, especially to determine its quality or composition.

Example: The scientists will assay the samples to check for purity.

Definition: The process of testing a substance to determine its composition or quality, often used in chemistry and metallurgy.

Example: The assaying of the metal revealed its purity and value.

Definition: To test or analyze a substance to determine its composition or quality.

Example: The scientists are assaying the soil samples for minerals.

Definition: A group of items or people that are gathered together in one place.

Example: The art exhibit featured an assemblage of sculptures made from recycled materials.

Definition: To agree to something, especially after careful consideration.

Example: After much discussion, the committee decided to assent to the new policy.

Definition: Agreement or approval to something after careful thought.

Example: The committee reached their assent on the new policy after much discussion.

Definition: The act of agreeing or giving approval, often in a way that seems insincere or overly eager.

Example: His assentation to the proposal seemed forced and lacking genuine enthusiasm.

Definition: To state something firmly and confidently, often to express a belief or opinion.

Example: She asserted her right to speak at the meeting.

Definition: In a way that expresses a strong belief or claim, often without proof.

Example: She assertedly claimed that she was the best candidate for the job.

Definition: A statement that someone believes to be true, often made without proof or evidence.

Example: Her assertion that the project would succeed was met with skepticism.