Exam: Cambridge English: C1 Advanced (CAE)

Definition: A secret plan made by a group of people to do something harmful or illegal.

Example: The police uncovered a conspiracy to commit fraud.

Definition: Relating to or characteristic of secret plans made by a group to do something unlawful or harmful.

Example: He gave her a conspiratorial wink, as if they were sharing a secret.

Definition: To secretly plan with others to do something illegal or wrong.

Example: They conspired to commit the robbery without anyone knowing.

Definition: To secretly plan or plot something, often with others, usually for a harmful or illegal purpose.

Example: They conspired to take control of the company.

Definition: The quality of being steady and unchanging in purpose, affection, or condition.

Example: Her constancy in supporting her friends during tough times is admirable.

Definition: Something that happens all the time without changing; it is steady and does not vary.

Example: The constant noise from the construction site made it hard to concentrate.

Definition: A value or quantity that does not change and remains the same in a particular situation or context.

Example: In physics, the speed of light is considered a constant.

Definition: Describing a statement or expression that can be evaluated as true or false, often used in discussions about language and meaning.

Example: The teacher explained that a constative statement is one that can be verified for its truthfulness.

Definition: A statement that describes a situation or expresses a fact, often used in discussions about language and communication.

Example: The teacher explained that a constative is different from a performative utterance.

Definition: To create or arrange things into a group or cluster.

Example: The artist decided to constellate the stars in the painting to create a beautiful night sky.

Definition: To make someone feel worried, confused, or upset about something unexpected.

Example: The sudden change in plans consternated the entire team.

Definition: A feeling of worry or shock caused by something unexpected or unpleasant.

Example: She looked at the news with consternation, unable to believe what she had just heard.

Definition: Relating to something that is a part of a larger whole or serves to form it.

Example: The constituent parts of the machine must work together to function properly.

Definition: A part or component of something, or a person represented by an elected official.

Example: Each constituent of the committee has a unique role to play.