Exam: Cambridge English: C1 Advanced (CAE)

Definition: A belief or system that separates religion from government and public affairs, ensuring that religious groups do not have control over political matters.

Example: Laicism promotes the idea that the state should remain neutral in religious matters.

Definition: The process of making something secular or non-religious, often referring to the removal of religious influence or authority.

Example: The laicization of the school curriculum aimed to provide a more neutral educational environment.

Definition: The 11th letter of the Greek alphabet, represented by the symbol λ, and used in various scientific and mathematical contexts.

Example: In mathematics, the symbol lambda is often used to represent eigenvalues.

Definition: Relating to a specific suture in the skull that connects the parietal bones and the occipital bone, or having a shape similar to the Greek letter lambda.

Example: The lambdoid suture is an important landmark in human anatomy.

Definition: Describing something that shines softly or flickers gently, often with a warm or radiant quality.

Example: The lambent glow of the candles created a cozy atmosphere in the room.

Definition: A thin layer or plate of material, often found in biological structures like gills or bone.

Example: The lamella in the mushroom gills helps with the reproduction of spores.

Definition: Relating to or made up of thin layers or plates.

Example: The scientist studied the lamellar structure of the material under a microscope.

Definition: To express feelings of sadness or regret, often in a vocal way.

Example: She began to lament the loss of her childhood home.

Definition: A feeling or expression of deep sadness or grief, often shown through words or music.

Example: The poem was a beautiful lament for those who had lost their lives in the war.

Definition: To express sadness or sorrow about something, often by showing grief or regret.

Example: She lamented the loss of her childhood home.

Definition: Causing sadness or regret; something that is unfortunate or deserving of pity.

Example: The team's performance was lamentable, leading to their early exit from the tournament.

Definition: The condition of being sad or regrettable, often causing sorrow or disappointment.

Example: The lamentableness of the situation made everyone feel hopeless.