Exam: Cambridge English: C1 Advanced (CAE)

Definition: Someone who is difficult to deal with, often irritable or bad-tempered.

Example: My cantankerous neighbor always complains about the noise.

Definition: In a way that is difficult to deal with or irritable, often showing a bad temper.

Example: He cantankerously refused to cooperate with the team.

Definition: A type of musical work that includes singing and is often based on a religious text, featuring different parts like solos and choruses, usually accompanied by instruments.

Example: The choir performed a beautiful cantata during the church service.

Definition: A woman who sings professionally, especially in opera or classical music.

Example: The cantatrice captivated the audience with her powerful voice during the performance.

Definition: A bitter crystalline substance that causes blisters on the skin and is found in certain beetles.

Example: Cantharidin is used in some medical treatments to remove warts.

Definition: A type of song or chant, often used in religious contexts, that is based on biblical texts and is not structured in a regular meter.

Example: The choir performed a beautiful canticle during the evening service.

Definition: To extend outward in a way that is supported at one end, similar to how a cantilever structure works.

Example: The balcony cantilevers over the garden, providing a beautiful view.

Definition: A structure, like a beam, that is supported at one end and extends out to carry weight or load at the other end.

Example: The architect designed a cantilever to support the balcony without any columns underneath.

Definition: To build or support something in a way that extends out from a fixed point without additional support underneath.

Example: The architect decided to cantilever the balcony to create a dramatic effect.

Definition: The way of singing or chanting words, especially in a religious context, using specific musical notes or patterns.

Example: The cantillation of the ancient texts added a beautiful melody to the ceremony.

Definition: A small tube that is inserted into the body to deliver or remove fluids or gases.

Example: The doctor used a canula to administer the medication directly into the patient's bloodstream.

Definition: To insert a tube into a body part, usually for medical purposes, to allow for the passage of fluids or gases.

Example: The doctor will canulate the patient's vein to administer medication.