Exam: Cambridge English: C1 Advanced (CAE)

Definition: A request or notice from an authority for someone to come to a specific place or to do something, often related to legal matters.

Example: He received a summons to appear in court next week.

Definition: To officially call someone to appear in court or to respond to a legal matter.

Example: The court issued a summons for the witness to appear at the trial.

Definition: Relating to laws or rules that control personal spending, especially to prevent excessive luxury or extravagance.

Example: The government introduced sumptuary laws to limit the amount people could spend on luxury items.

Definition: In a way that is luxurious, rich, or extravagant, often relating to food, decor, or lifestyle.

Example: The banquet was sumptuously decorated with golden tableware and exquisite flowers.

Definition: The quality of being luxurious, rich, and extravagant in appearance or style.

Example: The sumptuousness of the banquet left the guests in awe.

Definition: Referring to a variety of different things or items that are not alike.

Example: She packed sundry snacks for the road trip, including chips, fruit, and candy.

Definition: A word used to refer to an unspecified number of people or things.

Example: Sundry items were left behind after the event.

Definition: To exist in very large quantities or to be excessively plentiful.

Example: The garden was filled with flowers that superabound in vibrant colors.

Definition: In a way that is more than enough or excessively abundant.

Example: The garden was filled superabundantly with flowers of every color.

Definition: A type of metal made from a mixture of different elements that can withstand very high temperatures and is often used in engines and turbines.

Example: The jet engine was made from a superalloy to ensure it could handle extreme heat.

Definition: To allow someone to retire with a pension due to age or health issues, or to discard something because it is considered outdated.

Example: The company decided to superannuate several of its older employees to make way for new talent.

Definition: No longer useful or effective because it is old or outdated; often refers to someone who is retired or too old to work.

Example: The company decided to replace the superannuated equipment with new technology.