Exam: Cambridge English: C1 Advanced (CAE)

Definition: The quality of being very determined and persistent in achieving something, even in the face of difficulties.

Example: Her tenaciousness helped her overcome many obstacles in her career.

Definition: A long, thin tool with a hook at the end, used in surgery to lift and hold body parts like blood vessels.

Example: The surgeon used a tenaculum to secure the blood vessels during the operation.

Definition: The condition of living in or using a property that belongs to someone else, usually under a lease or rental agreement.

Example: The tenancy agreement requires the tenant to pay rent on the first of each month.

Definition: Suitable for renting or living in; in good condition for a tenant.

Example: The apartment was tenantable, making it easy to find new renters quickly.

Definition: Describing something that shows a strong bias or supports a particular viewpoint, often in a way that is not balanced or fair.

Example: The article was criticized for being tendentious, as it only presented one side of the argument.

Definition: In a way that shows a strong bias or opinion, often promoting a particular point of view.

Example: The article was written tendentiously, favoring one political party over the other.

Definition: The quality of expressing a particular opinion or bias, often in a way that is not balanced or fair.

Example: The tendentiousness of the article made it clear that the author had a strong bias.

Definition: Having a dark, shadowy, or gloomy quality; often used to describe places or atmospheres that are dim or obscure.

Example: The tenebrious forest was filled with shadows and an eerie silence.

Definition: A style of painting that emphasizes strong contrasts between light and dark, often using shadows to create a dramatic effect.

Example: The artist's use of tenebrism brought a striking depth to the painting, highlighting the figures against a dark background.

Definition: A belief or principle that is accepted as true by a person or a group, often forming the basis of their actions or beliefs.

Example: One of the main tenets of the organization is to promote equality for all.