Exam: Cambridge English: C1 Advanced (CAE)

Definition: Referring to a position that is both toward the front (ventral) and toward the middle (medial) of an organism or structure.

Example: The ventromedial prefrontal cortex is important for decision-making and emotional regulation.

Definition: A short tube with a narrow section that causes fluid to flow faster and pressure to drop, often used in measuring fluid flow or creating suction.

Example: The engineer installed a venturi in the fuel system to improve efficiency.

Definition: Relating to small blood vessels that connect capillaries to veins.

Example: The doctor explained that the inflammation was affecting the venular system.

Definition: A tiny blood vessel that carries blood from the capillaries to larger veins.

Example: The doctor explained how the venules help return blood to the heart.

Definition: Describing someone or something that is truthful and honest, providing accurate information.

Example: The journalist is known for her veracious reporting, always ensuring that her facts are correct.

Definition: In a way that is honest and truthful.

Example: She spoke veraciously about her experiences during the meeting.

Definition: The quality of being true or accurate; truthfulness.

Example: The veracity of his statement was questioned by the jury.

Definition: A word that describes an action, state, or occurrence, and is a key part of a sentence's predicate.

Example: In the sentence 'She runs every morning', 'runs' is the verb.

Definition: A word that describes an action, occurrence, or state of being.

Example: In the sentence 'She runs every morning', 'runs' is the verb.

Definition: Using the exact same words as someone else; word for word.

Example: The teacher asked us to write a verbatim account of the lecture.

Definition: In exactly the same words as something else; without any changes or alterations.

Example: She repeated the instructions verbatim to ensure everyone understood them.

Definition: A lot of words used to express something, often more than necessary, making it wordy or unclear.

Example: The report was filled with unnecessary verbiage that made it hard to understand.