Exam: Cambridge English: C1 Advanced (CAE)

Definition: A very short unit of time equal to one trillionth of a second.

Example: The computer processes data in picoseconds, making it incredibly fast.

Definition: A bitter and poisonous substance that comes from a specific vine and is used as a stimulant, particularly to treat certain types of poisoning.

Example: Doctors sometimes use picrotoxin as an antidote for barbiturate overdoses.

Definition: Relating to or represented by pictures or symbols that convey meaning.

Example: The ancient civilization used pictographic writing to communicate important messages.

Definition: A form of writing that uses pictures or symbols to represent words, ideas, or events.

Example: Ancient civilizations often used pictography to communicate important messages.

Definition: A style of photography that aims to create images resembling paintings, often with a focus on artistic expression and romantic qualities.

Example: Pictorialism was popular among photographers who wanted to elevate their work to the level of fine art.

Definition: To represent or illustrate something using pictures or images.

Example: The artist was able to pictorialize the beauty of nature in her paintings.

Definition: The quality of being visually attractive or charming, often in a way that is suitable for being photographed or painted.

Example: The picturesqueness of the village attracted many artists and photographers.

Definition: A simplified way of speaking that combines elements from two or more languages, used for communication between people who do not share a common language.

Example: In some regions, pidgin is used as a common language among traders from different countries.

Definition: To change or adapt a language into a simplified form that combines elements from different languages, often used for communication between people who do not share a common language.

Example: The linguist worked to pidginize the local dialect to help tourists communicate better.

Definition: Relating to a movement in Christianity that emphasizes personal faith and devotion, often seen as overly emotional or affected in its expression of religion.

Example: His pietistic views often led him to express his faith in very emotional ways.