Exam: Cambridge English: C1 Advanced (CAE)

Definition: A limit or restriction on something, often used to describe a criticism or an abnormal narrowing in a bodily passage.

Example: The doctor explained that the stricture in the patient's throat was causing difficulty in swallowing.

Definition: The quality of being loud, harsh, or forceful in sound or expression.

Example: The stridency of her voice made it difficult to concentrate on the conversation.

Definition: Having a loud, harsh, or grating sound that is often unpleasant to hear.

Example: The strident sound of the alarm woke everyone in the building.

Definition: The quality of being strict or demanding, often related to rules or standards.

Example: The stringency of the new regulations surprised many businesses.

Definition: Having strict rules or requirements; demanding high standards or being very tight in terms of resources or regulations.

Example: The school has stringent rules about attendance and behavior.

Definition: In a way that is strict or demanding, often requiring strict adherence to rules or standards.

Example: The rules were enforced stringently to ensure everyone's safety.

Definition: A method of asexual reproduction where an organism divides its body into segments, which then develop into separate individuals.

Example: The jellyfish reproduces through strobilation, creating multiple new individuals from its body segments.

Definition: A device used to observe moving objects by making them look still, often using flashes of light or mechanical interruptions.

Example: The scientist used a stroboscope to study the motion of the spinning wheel.

Definition: Relating to or produced by a device that emits regular flashes of light, often used to create the illusion of slow motion or to observe fast-moving objects.

Example: The stroboscopic effect made the dancer's movements appear to slow down during the performance.

Definition: Relating to the supportive tissue of an organ, often providing structure and support to the functional cells.

Example: The stromal cells play a crucial role in the development of the tissue.