Exam: Cambridge English: C1 Advanced (CAE)

Definition: Able to burn or corrode living tissue; also describes something that is harshly critical or sarcastic.

Example: Her caustic remarks during the meeting made everyone uncomfortable.

Definition: A substance that can burn or damage living tissue through chemical action.

Example: The scientist handled the caustic carefully to avoid any accidents.

Definition: In a way that is harshly critical or sarcastic.

Example: She spoke caustically about the poor service at the restaurant.

Definition: To burn or sear a part of the body using a heated instrument to stop bleeding or prevent infection.

Example: The doctor had to cauterize the wound to stop the bleeding.

Definition: Serving as a warning or advice to be careful about something.

Example: The teacher shared a cautionary story to help students understand the importance of studying.

Definition: Showing a lack of concern or care; dismissive and often arrogant in attitude.

Example: His cavalier approach to the project led to many mistakes and oversights.

Definition: A man who is brave and shows good manners, often serving as an escort to a woman of high social status; also refers to a knight or mounted soldier.

Example: The cavalier rode proudly into the tournament, ready to compete for the favor of the princess.

Definition: A warning or caution about a specific situation, often used in legal contexts to indicate that something should be taken into consideration before proceeding.

Example: Before signing the contract, she added a caveat about the potential risks involved.

Definition: A warning or caution about a specific detail that should be considered when making a decision or interpretation.

Example: Before signing the contract, she added a caveat to ensure her concerns were addressed.

Definition: To add a warning or condition to something, often to clarify or limit its meaning.

Example: The lawyer caveated the contract to ensure all parties understood the risks involved.

Definition: The act of making petty or trivial objections or criticisms.

Example: His constant caviling about the project made it difficult to move forward.

Definition: To make petty or trivial objections or criticisms about something.

Example: She was always caviling at the smallest details of the project.

Definition: To create bubbles in a liquid when the pressure drops below the liquid's vapor pressure.

Example: The propeller cavitated, causing a loss of efficiency in the boat's performance.

Definition: The process where bubbles form and collapse in a liquid, often caused by mechanical forces or rapid movement, which can create cavities in materials or tissues.

Example: Cavitation can cause damage to the propeller blades of a ship due to the rapid formation and collapse of bubbles in the water.

Definition: To come to an end or stop doing something.

Example: The rain will cease by tomorrow morning.

Definition: A stopping or ending of something, often used to describe a pause in activity.

Example: The workers took a brief cease to rest before continuing their tasks.

Definition: To stop doing something or to bring something to an end.

Example: The company decided to cease operations due to financial difficulties.