Exam: Cambridge English: C1 Advanced (CAE)

Definition: To make someone very poor or to reduce them to a state of poverty.

Example: The economic crisis could pauperize many families if jobs are not restored soon.

Definition: Describing a type of steel or iron that has a structure resembling pearlite, which is a mixture of two phases of iron.

Example: The engineer recommended using pearlitic steel for its strength and durability.

Definition: Describing someone or something that is capable of making mistakes or committing sins.

Example: Even the most righteous person can be peccable at times.

Definition: A minor mistake or offense that is not very serious.

Example: He admitted to a peccadillo, saying it was just a small error in judgment.

Definition: Describing someone or something that has committed a sin or wrongdoing; guilty of violating a moral or ethical standard.

Example: The peccant behavior of the politician led to public outrage.

Definition: In a way that shows wrongdoing or moral fault.

Example: He peccantly ignored the rules, leading to serious consequences.

Definition: Relating to a substance found in fruits that helps to form gels and is used in making jams and jellies.

Example: The pectic properties of the fruit made it ideal for making preserves.

Definition: Relating to or containing pectin, a substance found in fruits that helps to form gels and thicken liquids.

Example: The pectinaceous fruit was perfect for making jam because it helped the mixture to thicken.

Definition: A type of enzyme that helps break down pectin, a substance found in plant cell walls, into simpler components like pectic acid and methanol.

Example: Pectinesterase plays a crucial role in the ripening of fruits by modifying the pectin in their cell walls.

Definition: A special or unusual quality or feature that makes something different from others.

Example: Her peculiarity for collecting rare coins made her stand out among her friends.