Exam: Cambridge English: C1 Advanced (CAE)

Definition: To make something clean and shiny by rubbing it or to improve its appearance or condition.

Example: She decided to furbish the old silverware before the dinner party.

Definition: A clear, colorless liquid with a sweet smell, made from plant materials, often used in making other chemicals and as a solvent.

Example: Furfural is commonly used in the production of furan and phenolic resins.

Definition: The act of helping something to progress or develop; promoting or advancing a cause or goal.

Example: The organization works in furtherance of education and community development.

Definition: Describing actions that are done secretly or quietly, often because they are sneaky or intended to avoid notice.

Example: He cast a furtive glance at the door before slipping out of the room.

Definition: The quality of being secretive or sneaky, often to avoid being noticed or detected.

Example: His furtiveness made everyone suspicious of his actions.

Definition: The ease with which a material can melt or be melted.

Example: The fusibility of the metal makes it suitable for casting.

Definition: Able to be melted or combined with heat.

Example: The material is fusible, making it suitable for welding.

Definition: Having a shape that is wider in the middle and tapers at both ends, resembling a spindle.

Example: The fusiform shape of the fish helps it swim efficiently through the water.

Definition: The process or result of combining different elements into one, often used in cooking, music, or science.

Example: The restaurant is known for its fusion cuisine that mixes flavors from around the world.

Definition: Describing a type of language structure where multiple grammatical elements are combined into a single form, making it hard to separate them.

Example: Languages like Spanish and Russian are considered fusional because they combine several grammatical features into one word.