Exam: Cambridge English: C1 Advanced (CAE)

Definition: In a manner that is distant or unfriendly, often avoiding social interaction.

Example: She spoke standoffishly, making it clear she didn't want to engage in conversation.

Definition: This word describes something that is related to or contains tin, particularly when tin has a valence of four.

Example: The chemist studied the properties of stannic compounds in the laboratory.

Definition: A type of saturated steroid alcohol that is created by adding hydrogen to a sterol, or a fully saturated phytosterol.

Example: Stanol is often used in dietary supplements to help lower cholesterol levels.

Definition: Relating to a stanza, which is a grouped set of lines in a poem.

Example: The poem was beautifully stanzaic, with each section conveying a different emotion.

Definition: Related to a small bone in the middle ear that helps transmit sound vibrations.

Example: The stapedial muscle plays a crucial role in hearing by stabilizing the stapes bone.

Definition: A small bone in the middle ear that helps transmit sound vibrations to the inner ear; it is shaped like a stirrup.

Example: The stapes is one of the three tiny bones in the ear that play a crucial role in hearing.

Definition: A state of inactivity or equilibrium where there is no change or movement, often used in medical contexts to describe a stoppage of normal bodily functions.

Example: The patient was diagnosed with stasis, which caused a blockage in the blood flow.

Definition: Able to be expressed or declared clearly in words.

Example: The rules of the game are statable in a few simple sentences.

Definition: Not having a state or recognized citizenship in a country.

Example: Many people are stateless and do not belong to any nation.

Definition: The condition of not having a state or government, often referring to individuals who do not belong to any recognized nation or political entity.

Example: The refugees faced many challenges due to their statelessness, as they had no country to call home.