Exam: Cambridge English: C1 Advanced (CAE)

Definition: Having the appearance of being true or real; likely to be true.

Example: The movie's special effects were so verisimilar that I felt like I was really in another world.

Definition: In a way that seems true or real; suggesting that something is likely to be true.

Example: The story was told verisimilarly, making the audience believe every word.

Definition: The quality of seeming true or real, often used to describe how believable something is in literature or art.

Example: The novel's verisimilitude made the characters and events feel very realistic.

Definition: A style in art and literature that emphasizes realistic representation and everyday subjects rather than heroic or legendary themes.

Example: The painting is a perfect example of verism, showcasing ordinary people in their daily lives.

Definition: An artistic style that focuses on realistic and everyday themes, often depicting ordinary people and their struggles, especially in music and literature.

Example: The opera was a perfect example of verismo, showcasing the lives of common people in a dramatic way.

Definition: Being real or genuine; not false or imaginary.

Example: The museum displayed a veritable treasure trove of ancient artifacts.

Definition: In a way that is true or real; used to emphasize the truth of something.

Example: The movie was veritably a masterpiece, captivating audiences everywhere.

Definition: A fact or principle that is true and accepted as reality, often considered a fundamental truth.

Example: The scientist sought to uncover the verity behind the natural phenomenon.

Definition: Decorated with patterns that resemble the tracks made by worms.

Example: The artist created a beautiful vermiculated design on the pottery.

Definition: To mark or form with wavy or spiral lines, resembling the movement of worms.

Example: The artist vermiculated the surface of the sculpture to give it a unique texture.

Definition: Having a shape similar to that of a worm, which is long and thin.

Example: The scientist discovered a new species of vermiform creature in the ocean.