Exam: Cambridge English: C1 Advanced (CAE)

Definition: A colorless liquid that can absorb moisture from the air and is used mainly as a solvent and in making certain chemicals.

Example: Formamide is often used in laboratories as a solvent for various chemical reactions.

Definition: A frequency region in a sound spectrum that helps define the quality of a vowel sound.

Example: In phonetics, a formant is crucial for distinguishing between different vowel sounds.

Definition: Relating to the process of forming or developing something, especially in its early stages.

Example: The formative years of a child's life are crucial for their development.

Definition: A part of a word that helps to create its form, often as a prefix or suffix, and is not part of the main meaning of the word.

Example: In the word 'unhappiness', 'un-' is a formative that changes the meaning of 'happy'.

Definition: The quality of being very powerful, impressive, or difficult to deal with.

Example: The formidability of the mountain made the climb challenging for the hikers.

Definition: Causing fear or respect because of being very large, powerful, or difficult to deal with.

Example: The team faced a formidable opponent in the championship game.

Definition: The quality of being very powerful, impressive, or difficult to deal with, often causing fear or respect.

Example: The formidableness of the mountain range left the hikers in awe.

Definition: In a way that inspires fear or respect through being impressively powerful or capable.

Example: The team played formidably, leaving their opponents in awe.

Definition: The state of lacking a definite shape or form.

Example: The artist aimed to capture the essence of formlessness in his abstract paintings.

Definition: Describing something that follows a set pattern or formula, often lacking originality or creativity.

Example: The movie was criticized for its formulaic plot that was similar to many others.

Definition: In a way that follows a fixed pattern or formula, often lacking originality.

Example: The movie was criticized for its formulaically predictable plot.