Cambridge English: CAE (C1 Advanced) - Analysis, Judgment & Problem Solving

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Cambridge English: CAE (C1 Advanced)
criteria [noun]

the guidelines or principles that help decide whether something meets a specific expectation or requirement

Ex: The criteria for admission to the university are strict and require high test scores .

the process of using general rules or ideas to make a specific conclusion

Ex: His deduction was that the dog had gone outside because of the muddy tracks .

an explanation based on limited facts and evidence that is not yet proved to be true

Ex: Before conducting the study , the team proposed a hypothesis about the effects of the new drug .

the process or act of arranging people, objects, or information into categories based on shared characteristics

Ex: Classification helps organize large amounts of data .
proof [noun]

information or evidence that proves the truth or existence of something

Ex: The lawyer submitted proof of the defendant 's whereabouts during the crime to strengthen the case .

to decide on something after careful consideration

Ex: After thorough analysis , the committee will determine the most suitable candidate for the position .

to eliminate an option or idea from consideration due to it appearing impossible to realize

Ex: The doctor had to rule out the possibility of a severe illness before suggesting further tests .

to determine something with certainty by careful examination or investigation

Ex: The doctor ascertained the diagnosis by performing various medical tests .
factor [noun]

one of the things that affects something or contributes to it

Ex: Economic stability is an important factor for investors when considering where to put their money .
insight [noun]

a penetrating and profound understanding that goes beyond surface-level observations or knowledge

Ex: Reflecting on past experiences provided valuable insight into behavior and motivations .

the ability to understand or know something immediately, without conscious reasoning or evidence

Ex: Intuition can guide decision-making when data is limited .

to guess or calculate a value, size, or etc. to be higher than it actually is

Ex: The project manager cautioned against overestimating the budget for the upcoming project .

to carefully consider the advantages and disadvantages of a situation before deciding

Ex: As a responsible consumer , it 's crucial to weigh up the sustainability of products .
angle [noun]

a particular perspective or way of looking at a situation or issue

Ex: Looking at the problem from a financial angle helped the team make better decisions .
clue [noun]

a piece of evidence that leads someone toward the solution of a crime or problem

Ex: The cryptic message was the only clue they had to solve the puzzle .

to notice or discover something that is difficult to find

Ex: Dogs have a remarkable ability to detect certain scents , aiding in search and rescue missions .

to be able to say who or what someone or something is

Ex: The teacher identified the student 's handwriting on the exam .

to understand or assign meaning to something

Ex: Interpreting facial expressions helps people understand emotions in non-verbal communication .

to generate ideas or concepts, often in a creative manner

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to think again about an opinion or decision, particularly to see if it needs changing or not

Ex: He asked his boss to reconsider his request for a promotion .

to collect information about a subject from a group of people by asking them questions

Ex: The researchers surveyed a group of students to gather opinions on the new curriculum .

to give careful thought to something, its various aspects, implications, or possibilities

Ex: I often ponder what might have been if I had taken a different fork in the road years ago .

to imagine something in one's mind, often considering it as a possible future scenario

Ex: During the planning phase , they envisaged a community garden as a central feature .

to begin to apply or use something

Ex: In business , parties may choose to exercise a clause in the contract that allows for early termination under specific conditions .

to attempt to deal with a challenging or difficult situation or problem

Ex: The team is grappling with the complexities of the new project .

to make something clear or understandable

Ex: She unraveled the complex instructions into simple steps .

the ability to predict or anticipate what might happen in the future

Ex: The general 's foresight prevented a strategic blunder .

to fulfill expectations or standards set by oneself or others

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to indicate a meaning

Ex: The presence of certain symptoms can signify an underlying medical condition .
imaginative [adjective]

displaying or having creativity or originality

Ex: The artist 's imaginative paintings depicted surreal landscapes and dreamlike scenes .

a possible consequence that something can bring about

Ex: The report highlighted the implications of climate change for future generations .
Cambridge English: CAE (C1 Advanced)
Ecological Principles & Conservation Pollution, Waste & Human Impact Energy, Resources & Environmental Events Physics & States of Matter
Chemical & Material Processes Biology, Genetics & Life Processes Art Forms & Creative Processes The Art Scene
Sports Medical Practices & Treatments Illnesses, Injuries & Specific Conditions General Health & Medical Systems
Social Disadvantage & Core Issues Personal Traits & Character Societal Frameworks, Governance & Welfare Recruitment & Job Roles
Workplace Culture & Career Trade & Market Dynamics Technological Devices & Systems Telephoning & Direct Speech
Physical Appearance & Form Academic Studies & Qualifications Skills & Competencies Crime & Legal Consequences
Apparel, Cost & Styles Historical Societies & Economic Systems Work Performance & Conditions Financial Management & Economic Health
Corporate Structures & Strategic Actions Social Navigation & Behavior Patterns Perspectives, Beliefs & Navigating Challenges Traits & Self-Concept
Cognitive Processes & Memory Analysis, Judgment & Problem Solving Innovation, Development & Function Superstition & Supernatural
Media, Publishing & Information Dynamics Emotional States & Reactions Communicative Interpretation & Expression Formal Communication & Information Exchange
Social Influence & Strategies Personal Conduct & Self-Management State & Condition Relational & Abstract Qualities
Clarity, Perception & Reality Style & Atmosphere Negative Judgments & Flaws Positive Judgments & High Value
Challenging Interactions & Social Tactics Family & Social Connections Adverbs & Adverbial Phrases Manual Actions or Physical Movement
Level & Intensity Everyday Objects & Domestic Life Food, Cooking & Dining Creatures & Their Behaviors