Exam: Cambridge English: C1 Advanced (CAE)

Definition: Something that is absurd or ridiculous, often in a way that is laughable or clumsy.

Example: The farcical play had the audience laughing from start to finish.

Definition: The quality or state of being ridiculous or absurd, often in a humorous way.

Example: The farcicality of the situation made everyone laugh uncontrollably.

Definition: Describing a texture that is powdery or mealy, often related to foods that are high in starch.

Example: The chef prepared a farinaceous dish that was both filling and satisfying.

Definition: Describing someone who is shy, withdrawn, or fierce, often with a unique charm or wildness.

Example: The farouche artist preferred to work alone, avoiding social gatherings.

Definition: A confused mixture or a collection of different things that are often unrelated.

Example: The book was a farrago of different styles and genres, making it hard to follow.

Definition: Having the ability to see or understand things that will happen in the future; wise in planning ahead.

Example: The farseeing leader made decisions that benefited the community for years to come.

Definition: A small bundle or cluster of items, often used in botany to refer to stems, flowers, or leaves, or in publishing to describe a part of a book released in sections.

Example: The botanist studied the fascicle of flowers to understand their growth patterns.

Definition: Relating to or made up of small bundles of fibers or tissues.

Example: The fascicular arrangement of the muscle fibers allows for greater strength and flexibility.

Definition: Describing something that is arranged in bundles or groups.

Example: The plant's leaves were fasciculated, growing in tight clusters.

Definition: A sudden, involuntary contraction of a muscle or a group of muscles, often causing a twitching movement.

Example: The doctor noted the fasciculation in the patient's arm during the examination.