Exam: Cambridge English: C1 Advanced (CAE)

Definition: The quality of a material that makes it easy to break or crumble into small pieces or powder.

Example: The friability of the soil affects how well plants can grow in it.

Definition: Relating to a type of consonant sound that is produced by forcing air through a narrow channel, causing turbulence.

Example: In phonetics, the sound 's' is an example of a fricative.

Definition: A type of consonant sound made by forcing air through a narrow opening in the vocal tract, creating a friction-like sound, such as the sounds 'f' and 's'.

Example: In phonetics, the sounds 'f' and 's' are examples of fricatives.

Definition: In a way that does not involve any resistance or friction, allowing smooth movement or operation.

Example: The objects moved frictionlessly across the surface, making it easy to slide them around.

Definition: The condition of being very cold or lacking warmth.

Example: The frigidness of the winter air made everyone bundle up in warm clothes.

Definition: The quality of being silly or not serious, often in a way that is not important or meaningful.

Example: The party was filled with laughter and frivolity, making it a joyful occasion.

Definition: Not serious or important; something that is silly or trivial.

Example: She made a frivolous comment during the serious meeting.

Definition: The state or quality of being silly or lacking in seriousness; often refers to actions or things that are not important or meaningful.

Example: Her frivolousness was evident in her choice of entertainment, as she preferred light comedies over serious dramas.

Definition: The quality or state of being positioned at the front or facing forward.

Example: The artist emphasized the frontality of the figure in the painting to draw attention to its features.

Definition: The process of forming or strengthening a boundary between two different air masses in the atmosphere, which often leads to weather changes like clouds and precipitation.

Example: The meteorologist explained the concept of frontogenesis to help us understand the upcoming storm.

Definition: The process of breaking down or dissipating a weather front, which is a boundary separating two different air masses.

Example: The frontolysis led to a decrease in storm activity in the region.