Exam: Cambridge English: C1 Advanced (CAE)

Definition: A way of behaving that shows someone thinks they are better or more important than others; a sense of pride that can come off as arrogance.

Example: Her hauteur made it difficult for her to make friends at the new school.

Definition: The act of selling goods or services in a public place, often by shouting or calling out to attract customers.

Example: The street vendor was engaged in hawking his wares to passersby.

Definition: To sell goods or services in a public place, often by shouting or calling out to attract customers.

Example: The street vendor was hawking fresh fruits and vegetables to passersby.

Definition: Something that can cause harm or danger to people, animals, or the environment.

Example: The factory was closed because it was found to be producing hazardous waste.

Definition: The state or quality of being dangerous or risky, often causing harm or injury.

Example: The hazardousness of the chemicals used in the factory requires strict safety measures.

Definition: A brief summary or note that provides important information about a legal case, often found at the start of a case report.

Example: The headnote at the beginning of the case report highlighted the key legal principles involved.

Definition: A word or phrase that is used as the title for an entry in a dictionary or similar reference book, often highlighted in bold or a different style.

Example: The headword 'apple' appears at the top of the dictionary entry, indicating the definition that follows.

Definition: The state of being free from illness or injury, and having good physical and mental well-being.

Example: Regular exercise is important for maintaining good health.

Definition: The quality of being good for your health; being beneficial to your well-being.

Example: Eating fruits and vegetables contributes to the healthfulness of your diet.

Definition: Information that is not based on direct knowledge but is reported by someone else, often considered unreliable in legal contexts.

Example: The lawyer objected to the use of hearsay in the trial, arguing that it was not valid evidence.

Definition: Causing a lot of sadness or emotional pain.

Example: The movie had a heartrending story that made everyone cry.