Exam: Cambridge English: C1 Advanced (CAE)

Definition: A person who gives their property to someone else to keep safe or to take care of it.

Example: The bailor entrusted his valuable artwork to the gallery for safekeeping.

Definition: Having a harmful or threatening effect; suggesting something bad will happen.

Example: The baleful glare of the storm clouds made everyone uneasy.

Definition: In a way that expresses harm or evil intentions; threatening or menacing.

Example: She looked at him balefully, making him feel uneasy.

Definition: The quality of being harmful or threatening; a feeling or expression of evil or danger.

Example: The balefulness of his glare made everyone uneasy.

Definition: A type of poetry or song that tells a story, often about love or adventure, and is usually written in a simple and emotional style.

Example: The singer is known for her beautiful balladry, captivating audiences with her storytelling through song.

Definition: Related to the art of ballet, often describing movements or performances that are graceful and elegant.

Example: The dancer's balletic movements captivated the audience during the performance.

Definition: Relating to the motion and effects of projectiles, such as missiles or bullets.

Example: The ballistic trajectory of the rocket was carefully calculated before launch.

Definition: Related to the study of the motion of projectiles, especially bullets and missiles.

Example: The ballistics expert analyzed the trajectory of the bullet.

Definition: The science that deals with the motion and behavior of projectiles, especially bullets, when they are fired from guns.

Example: The police called in an expert in ballistics to analyze the evidence from the crime scene.

Definition: Something that is dull and unoriginal, often because it is too common or predictable.

Example: The movie was criticized for its banal plot and lack of creativity.

Definition: A quality or state of being unoriginal or dull, often because it is too predictable or obvious.

Example: The movie was criticized for its banality and lack of creativity.