Exam: Cambridge English: C1 Advanced (CAE)

Definition: Relating to or having sores on the body, often painful and inflamed.

Example: The doctor diagnosed her with an ulcerous condition that required treatment.

Definition: Relating to the ulna, which is one of the two long bones in the forearm, located on the side opposite the thumb.

Example: The doctor explained that the ulnar nerve runs along the inner side of the elbow.

Definition: Referring to something that is hidden or not immediately obvious, often used to describe motives or intentions that are concealed.

Example: She had an ulterior motive for helping him with his project.

Definition: In a way that is not immediately obvious or is hidden beneath the surface.

Example: He had ulteriorly motives for helping her, which she did not realize at first.

Definition: The state or quality of being the final or most important in a series or process.

Example: The ultimateness of her decision left no room for further discussion.

Definition: A final demand or statement of terms that one party gives to another, which must be accepted or faced with consequences.

Example: The company issued an ultimatum to the workers, stating they must accept the new contract or face layoffs.

Definition: A machine that spins very fast to separate small particles from liquids or to separate different substances based on their size and weight.

Example: The scientist used an ultracentrifuge to separate the proteins from the solution.

Definition: To subject something to a machine that spins at very high speeds to separate substances based on their density.

Example: The scientist decided to ultracentrifuge the samples to isolate the proteins.

Definition: Very low in temperature, often close to absolute zero, where unusual physical properties can occur.

Example: Scientists are studying ultracold atoms to understand quantum mechanics better.

Definition: Extremely skilled or capable in a particular area or task.

Example: She is ultracompetent in her field, consistently delivering outstanding results.

Definition: Very harsh or severe in judgment or criticism.

Example: The ultracritical review of the film left the director feeling discouraged.