Exam: Cambridge English: C1 Advanced (CAE)

Definition: Relating to a type of speech sound that is made by completely blocking airflow and then releasing it suddenly, creating a burst of sound.

Example: The letter 'p' is an example of a plosive sound in English.

Definition: A type of speech sound that is produced by stopping the airflow and then releasing it suddenly, creating a burst of sound.

Example: The letter 'p' is an example of a plosive sound in English.

Definition: A medical condition caused by the accumulation of lead in the body, often resulting in various health problems.

Example: The workers were tested for plumbism due to their exposure to lead in the paint.

Definition: Relating to or containing lead, especially in a lower oxidation state compared to other lead compounds.

Example: The plumbous compounds are often used in various industrial applications.

Definition: Describing something that is inclined to steal or take goods by force, often in a violent or aggressive manner.

Example: The plunderous actions of the invading army left the village in ruins.

Definition: Describing something that is more than perfect or supremely accomplished; also refers to a verb tense that indicates an action completed before a certain point in the past.

Example: Her performance was pluperfect, leaving the audience in awe.

Definition: A grammatical term that refers to a verb form used to indicate an action that was completed before another action in the past.

Example: In the sentence 'She had finished her homework before dinner', 'had finished' is in the pluperfect tense.

Definition: Relating to a form of language that indicates more than one of something.

Example: In English, the plural form of 'cat' is 'cats'.

Definition: A form of a word that indicates more than one person, animal, thing, or concept.

Example: In English, the plural of 'cat' is 'cats'.

Definition: A situation where many different ethnic, religious, or cultural groups exist together in a society and are accepted.

Example: The city is known for its pluralism, where people from various backgrounds live harmoniously.

Definition: Relating to or characterized by the presence of multiple different elements or aspects, especially in social or philosophical contexts.

Example: The pluralistic society embraces a variety of cultures and beliefs.

Definition: In a way that recognizes and values diversity and multiple perspectives.

Example: The committee worked pluralistically to ensure all voices were heard in the decision-making process.

Definition: The process of changing a word from singular to plural form.

Example: The pluralization of the word 'cat' results in 'cats'.