Exam: Cambridge English: C1 Advanced (CAE)

Definition: Relating to a style of painting known for its bold colors and strong brushwork, which emerged in the early 20th century.

Example: The fauvist paintings are characterized by their vibrant colors and emotional expression.

Definition: A person who creates art in a style characterized by bold colors and brushwork, often associated with the early 20th-century movement known as Fauvism.

Example: Henri Matisse is one of the most famous fauvists, known for his vibrant use of color.

Definition: The quality of being favorable or advantageous; a condition that is beneficial or supportive.

Example: The favorableness of the weather made it a perfect day for a picnic.

Definition: A mineral that is yellowish to black in color, consisting of iron and silicon, and belongs to the olivine group.

Example: Fayalite is often found in volcanic rocks and is important for understanding geological processes.

Definition: The act of doing or performing something, especially in a legal or formal context.

Example: The feasance of the contract was completed on time.

Definition: Having a graceful or skillful quality; done in a way that is elegant and proficient.

Example: The dancer moved featly across the stage, captivating the audience with her elegance.

Definition: In a graceful or skillful way; done with elegance and suitability.

Example: She danced featly across the stage, captivating the audience with her movements.

Definition: Describing a condition of having a fever or causing fever.

Example: The febrific response of the body indicates that it is fighting an infection.

Definition: Relating to or having a fever; feeling hot and sick.

Example: The patient was in a febrile state, showing signs of high temperature and discomfort.

Definition: Not taking responsibility; lacking in effectiveness or strength.

Example: His feckless attitude towards his studies led to poor grades.

Definition: In a way that shows a lack of responsibility or effectiveness; carelessly or ineffectively.

Example: He fecklessly spent all his savings on unnecessary items.

Definition: Able to produce a lot of plants, crops, or offspring; very productive.

Example: The fecund soil in the valley allowed farmers to grow abundant crops.