Exam: Cambridge English: C1 Advanced (CAE)

Definition: Relating to the transfer of power or authority from a central government to local or regional governments.

Example: The devolutionary policies aimed to give more control to local authorities.

Definition: To gradually pass on or transfer something to someone else, or to deteriorate over time.

Example: The responsibilities of the project devolved to the junior team members after the manager left.

Definition: To pass responsibilities or powers to someone else, often to a lower level of authority.

Example: The manager decided to devolve some of her responsibilities to her team members.

Definition: Relating to or expressing strong love, loyalty, or dedication, often in a religious context.

Example: She read a devotional book every morning to inspire her faith.

Definition: A brief religious ceremony or service, often focused on prayer or worship.

Example: Every morning, she attends a devotional to start her day with reflection and prayer.

Definition: In a way that shows deep religious feeling or commitment.

Example: She prayed devoutly every morning before breakfast.

Definition: The ability to move your hands or body quickly and skillfully, or to think and understand things easily.

Example: The artist showed great dexterity in her painting, creating intricate details with ease.

Definition: Having skill and ability in using your hands or mind to do something well.

Example: The artist is very dexterous, creating beautiful sculptures with ease.

Definition: In a way that shows skill and ability, especially in using the hands or body.

Example: She dexterously handled the delicate instruments during the surgery.

Definition: The quality of being skillful and quick in using the hands or body.

Example: Her dexterousness allowed her to play the piano beautifully.

Definition: Relating to or located on the right side; often used to describe right-handedness or certain types of shells that coil to the right.

Example: Many people are dextral, meaning they prefer to use their right hand for tasks like writing.

Definition: Relating to a substance that causes polarized light to turn to the right or clockwise.

Example: The chemist explained that the dextrorotatory compound would affect the light's direction.