Exam: Cambridge English: C1 Advanced (CAE)

Definition: A person who has a romantic relationship with someone who is married to another person.

Example: The adulterer faced severe consequences for his actions.

Definition: A woman who is unfaithful to her spouse by having a romantic or sexual relationship with someone else.

Example: The novel's protagonist was an adulteress, struggling with the consequences of her actions.

Definition: Describing someone who is involved in a romantic relationship with someone other than their spouse or partner.

Example: The adulterous affair caused a scandal in the small town.

Definition: In a way that involves being unfaithful to a partner in a romantic relationship.

Example: He acted adulterously, betraying the trust of his spouse.

Definition: Describing something that is shown only as a faint outline or representation, rather than in full detail. It can also mean something that is hinted at or suggested, rather than clearly stated.

Example: The adumbrated figures in the painting left much to the imagination.

Definition: To outline or sketch something in a vague or incomplete way, often suggesting or hinting at something without fully revealing it.

Example: The author adumbrated the main themes of the novel in the opening chapter.

Definition: A faint or unclear representation of something, often showing only the basic outline or shape without much detail.

Example: The artist's adumbration of the landscape captured its essence without detailing every element.

Definition: Relating to a shadow or a faint outline; it can also mean something that is only partially revealed or suggested.

Example: The adumbrative remarks in his speech hinted at future plans without revealing too much detail.

Definition: In a way that outlines or suggests something without giving full details.

Example: The author adumbratively hinted at the plot twist without revealing too much.

Definition: This word describes something that is at a higher level or more developed than usual. It can refer to methods, skills, or stages that are more sophisticated or complex than what is typical.

Example: The advanced technology used in the new smartphone is impressive.

Definition: To move or carry something horizontally, especially in a fluid, by the process of advection.

Example: The ocean currents advect warm water towards the coast.