Exam: Cambridge English: C1 Advanced (CAE)

Definition: Relating to a warning or threat, especially in a formal or legal context.

Example: The comminatory nature of the letter made it clear that legal action would follow if the demands were not met.

Definition: Broken down into very small pieces or particles, often as a result of crushing or grinding.

Example: The comminuted material was easier to mix into the recipe.

Definition: To break something into smaller pieces or particles.

Example: The chef comminuted the vegetables to prepare the soup.

Definition: The process of breaking or grinding something into smaller pieces or particles.

Example: The comminution of the rock made it easier to extract the minerals.

Definition: Feeling or showing sympathy or compassion for someone else's misfortune.

Example: She gave him a commiserative look when she heard about his loss.

Definition: Relating to a person or office that provides supplies or services, especially in a military or governmental context.

Example: The commissarial duties included overseeing the distribution of food and equipment to the troops.

Definition: Relating to a commissure, which is a connection or junction between two structures, often in the context of anatomy or biology.

Example: The commissural fibers connect the two hemispheres of the brain.

Definition: A place where two things are joined together, often used in anatomy to describe connections in the body, such as between nerve fibers or parts of organs.

Example: The commissure in the brain connects the two hemispheres, allowing communication between them.

Definition: Able to be carried out or executed; something that can be committed to action or belief.

Example: The plan is committable, meaning we can proceed with it confidently.

Definition: The act of committing someone or something to a particular place, position, or responsibility.

Example: The committal of the assets to the trust was completed last week.

Definition: The act of combining different substances or elements together to form a single entity.

Example: The commixture of various ingredients created a unique flavor in the dish.