Exam: Cambridge English: C1 Advanced (CAE)

Definition: Relating to a strong and persistent attraction or obsession with a specific object or body part, often in a sexual context.

Example: His fetishistic interest in vintage shoes was well-known among his friends.

Definition: In a way that relates to or expresses a strong and irrational devotion or obsession towards something, often in a sexual context.

Example: He fetishistically collected vintage toys, finding deep satisfaction in their uniqueness.

Definition: To give excessive or irrational devotion or attention to something, treating it as if it has special significance or power.

Example: Many people fetishize certain brands, believing they are superior to others.

Definition: The branch of medicine that focuses on the study and treatment of a developing baby inside the womb.

Example: Doctors who specialize in fetology monitor the health of the fetus during pregnancy.

Definition: Limited or restricted in freedom or movement, often due to being tied or bound.

Example: The artist felt fettered by the strict rules of the competition.

Definition: To be restrained or bound, often in a way that limits freedom or movement.

Example: The prisoner was fettered to prevent his escape.

Definition: Relating to or supporting a social system where land is owned by lords and worked by peasants in exchange for protection and services.

Example: The feudalist system created a rigid class structure in medieval society.

Definition: A person who supports or practices a system of feudalism, where land is owned by lords and worked by vassals or serfs in exchange for protection and service.

Example: The feudalist believed in the traditional hierarchy of lords and vassals.

Definition: The process of establishing a feudal system, where land is owned by lords and worked by vassals in exchange for protection and service.

Example: The feudalization of the region changed the way people interacted with land and power.

Definition: Relating to a system where a person or group owes loyalty and service to a higher authority, often in a historical context involving lords and vassals.

Example: The feudatory states were required to provide military support to their overlords.

Definition: A person who holds land from a lord in exchange for loyalty and service, often in a feudal system.

Example: The feudal lord granted land to his feudatory in return for military support.

Definition: A type of light literature, often published in parts, that includes fiction, essays, or articles for entertainment.

Example: The newspaper's feuilleton featured a serialized novel that captivated its readers each week.

Definition: Having a high body temperature due to illness or showing intense emotion or activity.

Example: She felt feverish after running in the hot sun for too long.