Exam: Cambridge English: C1 Advanced (CAE)

Definition: Relating to the apparent shift in position of an object when viewed from different angles.

Example: The parallactic shift of the stars can be observed from different points in Earth's orbit.

Definition: A visual effect where an object appears to change position or direction when viewed from different angles or locations.

Example: The parallax effect is used in photography to create a sense of depth.

Definition: A three-dimensional shape that has six flat surfaces, where each surface is a parallelogram and opposite surfaces are parallel to each other.

Example: The architect designed a building in the shape of a parallelepiped to maximize space.

Definition: The quality or state of being similar or having a corresponding relationship, often used in grammar to describe the use of similar structures in sentences.

Example: The author used parallelism in her writing to create rhythm and emphasize her points.

Definition: A mistaken or misleading argument that is not based on sound reasoning.

Example: The debate was filled with paralogisms that confused the audience.

Definition: To make someone unable to move or act, often due to fear or a physical condition.

Example: The sudden loud noise seemed to paralyse everyone in the room.

Definition: The act of making someone unable to move or feel, or the condition of being unable to move or feel.

Example: The paralyzation of his legs made it difficult for him to walk.

Definition: To make someone or something unable to move or act, often due to fear or a physical condition.

Example: The sudden loud noise seemed to paralyze the crowd with fear.

Definition: A type of material that is attracted to a magnetic field and has unpaired electrons, which allows it to be magnetized in the presence of a magnetic field.

Example: Iron is an example of a paramagnet because it can be attracted to magnets.

Definition: Describing a material that is weakly attracted by a magnet and does not keep its magnetism when the magnetic field is removed.

Example: Aluminum is a paramagnetic material, meaning it is attracted to magnets but does not stay magnetized.