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Exam: Cambridge English: C1 Advanced (CAE)

factotum

IPA: /fækˈtoʊtəm/

KK: /fæktotəm/

noun

Definition: A person who does many different jobs or tasks for someone else, often acting as a helper or assistant.

Example: As a factotum, she handled everything from scheduling meetings to managing office supplies.

factualism

IPA: //ˈfæktʃuəlɪzəm//

KK: /ˈfæktʃuəlɪzəm/

noun

Definition: A belief or approach that emphasizes the importance of facts and factual information, especially in making decisions or forming opinions.

Example: Factualism encourages people to rely on evidence and data rather than opinions or emotions.

factuality

IPA: //fækˈtʃuːəlɪti//

KK: /fækˈtʃuːəlɪti/

noun

Definition: The quality or state of being based on facts or reality.

Example: The factuality of the report was confirmed by several sources.

factualness

IPA: //ˈfæktʃuəl.nəs//

KK: /ˈfæktʃuəlnəs/

noun

Definition: The quality of being based on facts or reality; the state of being true or accurate.

Example: The factualness of the report was confirmed by several experts.

factum

IPA: /ˈfæktəm/

KK: /fæktəm/

noun

Definition: A thing that has been done or a fact that is established, often used in legal contexts to refer to the facts of a case.

Example: The lawyer presented the factum to support her argument in court.

facture

IPA: /ˈfæktʃər/

KK: /ˈfæktʃər/

noun

Definition: The way in which something is created or constructed, especially in art or craftsmanship.

Example: The facture of the painting revealed the artist's unique technique.

facultative

IPA: //fækəlˈteɪtɪv//

KK: /fækəlˈteɪtɪv/

adjective

Definition: Able to function in different conditions or situations; not mandatory or required.

Example: Some plants are facultative, meaning they can grow in both wet and dry environments.

facultatively

IPA: //fækʌltəˈtɪvli//

KK: /fækʌltəˌtɪvli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that allows for choice or option; not mandatory.

Example: The students can facultatively choose their projects based on their interests.

faculty

IPA: /ˈfæklti/

KK: /ˈfæklti/

noun

Definition: A group of teachers or professors at a school or university, or a specific branch of study within an educational institution.

Example: The faculty at the university is known for its research and teaching excellence.

faithless

IPA: /ˈfeɪθləs/

KK: /ˈfeɪθləs/

adjective

Definition: Not loyal or trustworthy; someone who cannot be relied upon or does not keep promises.

Example: He was considered faithless for abandoning his friends in their time of need.

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