Exam: Cambridge English: C1 Advanced (CAE)

Definition: Describing a clause that is connected to a main clause and depends on it for meaning.

Example: In the sentence, 'Although it was raining, we went for a walk,' the word 'although' introduces a subordinating clause.

Definition: To make something less important or to place it in a lower rank or position compared to something else.

Example: The manager is subordinating the team's needs to the company's goals.

Definition: The state or condition of being lower in rank or importance compared to someone or something else.

Example: In a workplace, subordination can lead to a clear structure and hierarchy among employees.

Definition: Describing something that tends to place one thing under the authority or control of another; often used to refer to clauses that depend on a main clause in a sentence.

Example: In the sentence, "Although it was raining, we went for a walk," the word "although" introduces a subordinative clause.

Definition: A word that connects a dependent clause to an independent clause, showing the relationship between them.

Example: In the sentence 'Although it was raining, we went for a walk', the word 'although' is a subordinator.

Definition: A type of oxide that has a lower proportion of oxygen compared to other oxides.

Example: The chemist studied the properties of suboxides for their unique reactions.

Definition: A section of a paragraph that is treated as a separate part, often used in legal or formal documents.

Example: The contract included several subparagraphs detailing the responsibilities of each party.

Definition: A group of related living things that is smaller than a phylum and larger than a class in the biological classification system.

Example: The subphylum Vertebrata includes animals with backbones, such as mammals and birds.

Definition: A smaller group within a larger population that has specific characteristics or origins.

Example: The researchers studied a subpopulation of the species to understand its unique traits.

Definition: A deliberate act of misrepresenting information by hiding the truth or important facts.

Example: The lawyer accused the defendant of subreption in his testimony, claiming he concealed key evidence.

Definition: Describing something that is done secretly or in a hidden way, often to avoid notice or attention.

Example: The subreptitious actions of the spy went unnoticed by everyone around him.