Exam: Cambridge English: C1 Advanced (CAE)

Definition: A symbol that stands for a word, often used in studies of communication, which does not directly show what the word refers to.

Example: In linguistics, a lexigram can help researchers understand how animals communicate.

Definition: The complete collection of words used in a language, separate from their forms or structures; essentially, the vocabulary.

Example: The lexis of English includes thousands of words that are used in everyday conversation.

Definition: At risk of experiencing something unpleasant or being legally responsible for something.

Example: If you don't pay your taxes, you may be liable for penalties.

Definition: A false written statement that damages someone's reputation.

Example: The newspaper was sued for libel after publishing false information about the celebrity.

Definition: To make a false statement about someone in writing or print that damages their reputation.

Example: The newspaper was sued for libeling the politician in its article.

Definition: A person who makes false statements about someone in writing, which can harm that person's reputation.

Example: The journalist was sued for being a libeler after publishing untrue claims about the politician.

Definition: A person who makes false statements about someone in order to damage their reputation, usually in written form.

Example: The journalist was sued for being a libelist after publishing false information about the politician.

Definition: A person who makes false statements about someone in order to damage their reputation, usually in written form.

Example: The journalist was sued for being a libeller after publishing untrue claims about the politician.

Definition: Describing something that is false and damaging to a person's reputation, often in written form.

Example: The article was deemed libellous, leading to a lawsuit against the newspaper.

Definition: Relating to a false statement that damages someone's reputation.

Example: The article contained libelous claims that harmed the politician's image.

Definition: The inner layer of bark from plants, which is found just beneath the outer bark and is often used to produce fibers.

Example: The artisan used liber to create strong ropes from the plant's inner bark.