Exam: Cambridge English: C1 Advanced (CAE)

Definition: Having a gloomy or sullen temperament; often associated with bitterness or melancholy.

Example: His saturnine demeanor made it hard for others to approach him.

Definition: A medical condition caused by the poisoning of the body with lead, often resulting in various health issues.

Example: The child was diagnosed with saturnism after being exposed to lead in old paint.

Definition: Relating to a satyr, which is a creature from Greek mythology that is part man and part goat, often associated with revelry and nature.

Example: The play had a satyric tone, filled with humor and references to ancient myths.

Definition: A behavior or action that is extremely cruel or violent, often showing a lack of civilization or kindness.

Example: The movie depicted the savagery of war and its impact on innocent lives.

Definition: A person who has a lot of knowledge or skill in a specific area, often in a way that is impressive or unusual.

Example: The young musician was a savant, able to play complex pieces by ear.

Definition: Preventing the unnecessary use or waste of something, especially resources like money or energy.

Example: Using energy-efficient appliances is a saving choice for the environment.

Definition: This word is used to indicate an exception or to exclude something from a statement.

Example: Everyone was invited to the party, saving those who were out of town.

Definition: The act of keeping money or resources instead of spending them, often to prepare for future needs or emergencies.

Example: She made a saving by using coupons when shopping.

Definition: This term is used to indicate that something is not included or is an exception to a general statement.

Example: Saving the last piece of cake for later, she offered everyone else a slice.

Definition: A strong poison made by certain tiny ocean plants that can build up in shellfish, causing illness in people who eat them.

Example: Eating shellfish contaminated with saxitoxin can lead to serious health issues.

Definition: Describing something that is rough or has small raised bumps, often used to refer to surfaces or materials. It can also mean dealing with scandalous or difficult topics.

Example: The scabrous texture of the old tree bark made it hard to climb.

Definition: Provided with a temporary structure that supports workers and materials during construction or repair.

Example: The workers used scaffolded platforms to safely reach the higher parts of the building.

Definition: To support or provide a structure for something, often used in the context of education or construction.

Example: The teacher scaffolded the lesson to help students understand the complex topic.

Definition: Relating to a single value or quantity that can be represented by a point, often used in mathematics and physics.

Example: In physics, a scalar quantity like temperature does not have a direction, only a magnitude.

Definition: A type of quantity that is defined only by its size or amount, without any direction, such as mass or temperature.

Example: In physics, temperature is a scalar because it only has a magnitude and no direction.