Exam: Cambridge English: C1 Advanced (CAE)

Definition: To remove the flesh or other parts from something, leaving only the basic structure or outline.

Example: The artist decided to skeletonize the drawing to focus on the main shapes.

Definition: A way of thinking that involves doubting or questioning beliefs and ideas, often leading to uncertainty.

Example: Her skepticism about the new policy made her colleagues reconsider their approach.

Definition: A way to describe how much a distribution of data is not symmetrical, showing whether it leans to one side or the other.

Example: The skewness of the data indicates that most values are clustered on the left side of the distribution.

Definition: Having expertise or ability in a particular area or activity.

Example: She is a skilled musician who plays the piano beautifully.

Definition: To make false spoken statements about someone that damage their reputation.

Example: He was accused of slandering his former business partner.

Definition: A spoken statement that is not true and is meant to harm someone's reputation.

Example: He filed a lawsuit for slander after the rumors spread about him.

Definition: To make false spoken statements about someone that damage their reputation.

Example: He was accused of trying to slander his opponent during the election campaign.

Definition: Something that is false and damaging to someone's reputation.

Example: The article contained slanderous statements that hurt the politician's image.

Definition: The quality or state of making false spoken statements that damage someone's reputation.

Example: The slanderousness of the accusations led to a public outcry.

Definition: Describing someone or something that is messy, dirty, or careless in appearance or habits.

Example: Her slatternly room was filled with clothes strewn everywhere and dishes piled up in the corner.

Definition: Relating to or resembling a slave; showing excessive willingness to serve or obey without any originality.

Example: His slavish adherence to the rules made him unpopular among his peers.

Definition: The condition of being overly submissive or obedient, often to the point of servitude.

Example: His slavishness to his boss made it difficult for him to express his own opinions.