Exam: Cambridge English: C1 Advanced (CAE)

Definition: The technique of creating images by placing an object in front of a light source to cast its shadow on a surface, often used in photography.

Example: The artist used shadowgraphy to create stunning images of the objects' silhouettes.

Definition: Describing something that is very disorganized or chaotic, often in a way that is confusing or messy.

Example: The meeting was shambolic, with people talking over each other and no clear agenda.

Definition: To cover or enclose something with a protective layer or case.

Example: He decided to sheathe his sword before entering the castle.

Definition: Describing someone who is lazy and does not have the desire to work or achieve anything.

Example: He was often seen as shiftless because he never applied for a job or pursued his goals.

Definition: A person who steals items from a store without paying for them.

Example: The shoplifter was caught on camera taking several expensive items.

Definition: In a way that shows sharp judgment and intelligence, especially in practical matters.

Example: She shrewdly invested her money in stocks that were likely to rise.

Definition: Someone who is easily annoyed and often complains or criticizes others.

Example: Her shrewish behavior made it difficult for her friends to enjoy their time together.

Definition: A substance that helps to increase the production of saliva in the mouth.

Example: The doctor prescribed a sialagogue to help with the patient's dry mouth.

Definition: A sound that is hissing or has a high-pitched quality, often produced by the letters 's', 'sh', or 'z'.

Example: The poet used sibilance to create a soothing effect in her verses.

Definition: Describing a sound that is hissing or characterized by a high-pitched, sharp quality, often associated with the letters 's' or 'sh'.

Example: The sibilant sounds in the poem created a soothing effect as I read it aloud.

Definition: A type of speech sound that is characterized by a hissing or hushing quality, like the sounds made by the letters s, sh, z, and zh.

Example: In phonetics, a sibilant is a sound that creates a high-frequency noise, such as the 's' in 'snake'.