Exam: Cambridge English: C1 Advanced (CAE)

Definition: A remark that criticizes or expresses disapproval about something.

Example: The professor's animadversion on the student's paper highlighted several key issues.

Definition: Relating to or resembling animals, often in a wild or instinctive way.

Example: His animalistic instincts took over when he felt threatened.

Definition: A feeling of hostility or ill will towards someone or something; it can also refer to the masculine aspect of a person's personality, especially in women, according to Jungian psychology.

Example: His animus towards his former colleague was evident in their interactions.

Definition: A type of ion that has a negative charge and moves towards the positive electrode in a chemical reaction.

Example: In the process of electrolysis, the anion travels to the anode to complete the circuit.

Definition: Relating to or having the characteristics of an anion, which is a negatively charged ion.

Example: In the chemical reaction, the anionic compounds played a crucial role in the process.

Definition: A type of ion that carries a negative charge, often found in various chemical compounds and detergents.

Example: An anionic detergent is effective in removing grease and dirt from surfaces.

Definition: Describing a type of reproduction where the gametes (sex cells) are of different sizes, typically involving a larger female gamete and a smaller male gamete.

Example: In anisogamous species, the male gametes are usually smaller than the female gametes.

Definition: A type of reproduction involving two gametes that are different in size or shape.

Example: In anisogamy, the male gamete is typically smaller than the female gamete.

Definition: Having different properties or values depending on the direction in which they are measured.

Example: The material is anisotropic, meaning its strength varies based on the direction of the applied force.

Definition: In a way that varies depending on the direction; not uniform in all directions.

Example: The material behaves anisotropically, showing different properties when measured from different angles.

Definition: The quality of having different properties or behaviors in different directions.

Example: The anisotropy of the material affects how it responds to stress.