Exam: Cambridge English: C1 Advanced (CAE)

Definition: Having the ability or power to save or bring redemption.

Example: Many believe that love has a salvific quality that can transform lives.

Definition: A shiny, silvery metal that is part of the rare-earth elements. It is used in various applications, including making strong magnets and in certain types of glass and nuclear reactors.

Example: Samarium is often used in the production of powerful permanent magnets.

Definition: Having the ability to heal or restore health.

Example: The sanative properties of the herbal tea helped her recover quickly.

Definition: The process of becoming holy or sacred, often associated with religious beliefs and practices.

Example: Many people believe that prayer and meditation can aid in the process of sanctification.

Definition: Made holy or treated as sacred, often for religious purposes.

Example: The church was sanctified to serve as a place of worship.

Definition: To make something holy or sacred, often through a religious ceremony or blessing.

Example: The priest sanctified the new church during the ceremony.

Definition: To make something holy or sacred, often by a religious act or ceremony.

Example: The priest will sanctify the new church during the ceremony.

Definition: Pretending to be morally better or more religious than others, often in a way that is insincere or hypocritical.

Example: His sanctimonious attitude made it hard for others to take him seriously.

Definition: In a way that shows you feel morally superior to others, often in a hypocritical manner.

Example: She spoke sanctimoniously about the importance of honesty, even though she had lied herself.

Definition: Pretending to be morally better or more religious than others, often in a way that is not sincere.

Example: His sanctimony made it hard for others to trust him, as he often judged their actions while ignoring his own faults.

Definition: A measure taken to force a country or organization to obey rules or laws, often involving penalties or restrictions. It can also refer to official approval for an action.

Example: The United Nations imposed sanctions on the country for its violations of international law.

Definition: To give official permission or approval for something, or to impose a penalty for breaking a rule or law.

Example: The committee decided to sanction the new policy after much discussion.