Exam: Cambridge English: C1 Advanced (CAE)

Definition: A surgical tool that is shaped like a small scoop or spoon, used to scrape or remove tissue or growths from inside a body.

Example: The doctor used a curette to remove the abnormal tissue from the patient's uterus.

Definition: To scrape or remove tissue or material from a surface using a surgical instrument.

Example: The doctor used a curette to remove the abnormal tissue from the patient's uterus.

Definition: A measure of radioactivity that indicates how much a radioactive substance decays, specifically equal to 3.7 × 10^10 disintegrations per second.

Example: The scientist measured the radioactivity of the sample in curies.

Definition: A man-made, silvery metallic element that is radioactive and has the atomic number 96. It is used in various scientific applications and has a long half-life for some of its isotopes.

Example: Curium is often used in scientific research and nuclear applications.

Definition: The state or quality of being up to date or relevant.

Example: The currentness of the information is crucial for making informed decisions.

Definition: Related to the subjects and courses that are taught in a school or educational program.

Example: The school is updating its curricular offerings to include more science and technology classes.

Definition: The quality or characteristic of being written in a flowing, connected style, often used in handwriting.

Example: Her cursiveness made her handwriting look elegant and fluid.

Definition: A movable indicator on a computer screen that shows where text can be entered or edited.

Example: I moved the cursor to click on the link.

Definition: In a way that is quick and not thorough, often missing important details.

Example: She glanced cursorily at the report before the meeting.

Definition: Done quickly and without paying much attention to details.

Example: She gave a cursory look at the report before the meeting.

Definition: To make something shorter or to reduce its amount or extent.

Example: The school decided to curtail the summer vacation by two weeks.