Exam: Cambridge English: C1 Advanced (CAE)

Definition: The practice of planting and taking care of trees and shrubs, often for decorative or practical purposes.

Example: He studied arboriculture to learn how to care for the trees in his garden.

Definition: A structure that has a branching shape similar to a tree, often used to describe the arrangement of certain biological forms like nerve cells.

Example: The arborization of the nerve cells allows for complex communication within the brain.

Definition: To form or develop branches, similar to how trees grow.

Example: The bronchial tubes arborize within the lungs to facilitate breathing.

Definition: Something that is known or understood only by a small group of people, often because it is secret or mysterious.

Example: The professor explained the arcane rules of the ancient game to his students.

Definition: Relating to a group of single-celled microorganisms that are distinct from bacteria and eukaryotes, often found in extreme environments.

Example: The archaeal species thrive in hot springs and deep-sea vents.

Definition: Relating to the earliest known rocks and geological time period before the appearance of life on Earth.

Example: The archaeans are important for understanding the history of our planet.

Definition: A type of single-celled microorganism that belongs to the domain Archaea, often found in extreme environments.

Example: Scientists discovered a new archaebacterium thriving in the hot springs.

Definition: Connected to the study of ancient cultures and their artifacts through excavation and analysis.

Example: The archaeological team discovered ancient pottery during their dig.

Definition: A person who studies ancient cultures and human history by digging up and examining old sites and objects.

Example: The archaeologist discovered ancient pottery while excavating the site.

Definition: The study of ancient human history and cultures through the analysis of physical remains like tools, pottery, and buildings.

Example: She decided to pursue a career in archaeology because she loves discovering ancient artifacts.