Exam: Cambridge English: C1 Advanced (CAE)

Definition: This word is used to refer to the means or resources by which something is done or achieved.

Example: He had the skills and the wherewith to complete the project successfully.

Definition: A word used to refer to the means or method by which something is done.

Example: He explained the process wherewith we can achieve our goals.

Definition: A word used to refer to the means or instrument by which something is done.

Example: He didn't have the wherewith to pay for the repairs.

Definition: A word used to indicate that two things are happening at the same time or to contrast two situations.

Example: She read a book whilst waiting for the bus.

Definition: The quality of being playful, imaginative, or fanciful, often in a way that is unusual or unexpected.

Example: The whimsicality of the artist's work made it stand out in the gallery.

Definition: This word is used to refer to the person or people that something is done to or for, often in questions or relative clauses.

Example: To whom should I address the letter?

Definition: A pronoun used to refer to any person or people, especially in a formal context, often as the object of a verb or preposition.

Example: Whomsoever you choose to invite will be welcome at the party.

Definition: Describing someone who is determined to do what they want, even if it is wrong or unreasonable.

Example: Her wilful refusal to listen to advice led to many problems.

Definition: The quality of being clever in a deceitful way, often used to achieve one's goals through trickery or cunning.

Example: Her wiliness helped her navigate the tricky negotiations successfully.

Definition: Done intentionally or with a strong desire to achieve a specific outcome, often despite opposition or difficulty.

Example: Her willful attitude made it hard for her to accept advice from others.

Definition: In a way that is intentional and done on purpose, often despite the consequences or rules.

Example: She willfully ignored the warning signs and continued with her plan.

Definition: To separate the useful parts of something from the useless parts, often used in the context of grain processing.

Example: Farmers winnow the harvested grain to remove the chaff.

Definition: A process or action of separating grain from chaff, often using a current of air.

Example: The farmer used a winnow to clean the harvested grain.

Definition: To separate the good parts from the bad by blowing away the unwanted material, often used in the context of grain or to carefully examine something to find the best parts.

Example: Farmers winnow the harvested grain to remove the chaff and leave only the seeds.