Exam: Cambridge English: C1 Advanced (CAE)

Definition: The quality of being open, honest, and sincere in one's thoughts and actions.

Example: Her ingenuousness made her a trustworthy friend who always spoke the truth.

Definition: Able to be taken in by the body through eating or drinking.

Example: The food was labeled as ingestible, ensuring it was safe for consumption.

Definition: Relating to the process of taking in food or substances through the mouth.

Example: The ingestive behavior of the animal is crucial for its survival.

Definition: Not famous or well-known; lacking honor or glory.

Example: The inglorious history of the town was often overlooked by tourists.

Definition: The condition of lacking glory or honor; being shameful or disgraceful.

Example: The ingloriousness of the defeat left the team feeling demoralized.

Definition: Something that is firmly established and difficult to change, often referring to habits, beliefs, or characteristics that are deeply rooted.

Example: Her ingrained habits made it hard for her to adapt to the new routine.

Definition: Intended to make someone like you or to gain their favor, often in a way that seems insincere or overly flattering.

Example: His ingratiating smile made everyone feel comfortable at the party.

Definition: In a way that is intended to gain favor or approval from others, often by being overly flattering or agreeable.

Example: She smiled ingratiatingly at her boss, hoping to win a promotion.

Definition: Intended to make someone like you or to gain their favor, often by being overly flattering or agreeable.

Example: His ingratiatory remarks made it clear that he was trying to win her approval.

Definition: Relating to or involving the act of entering or inhaling, especially in the context of speech sounds made by inhaling air.

Example: The ingressive sounds in some languages are produced by inhaling rather than exhaling.