Exam: Cambridge English: C1 Advanced (CAE)

Definition: A public lecture or reading, often given at a college or university.

Example: The professor's prelection on modern philosophy attracted many students.

Definition: In a way that comes before something more important or final, often used to describe initial steps or actions.

Example: The team preliminarily agreed on the project details before the final decision was made.

Definition: An introduction or opening that sets the stage for something that follows.

Example: The concert began with a beautiful prelusion that captivated the audience.

Definition: Relating to something that serves as an introduction or prelude, often setting the stage for what follows.

Example: The prelusive remarks by the speaker prepared the audience for the main topic of discussion.

Definition: Referring to a condition that has the potential to develop into cancer but is not yet cancerous.

Example: The doctor explained that the biopsy showed premalignant cells, which could lead to cancer if not monitored.

Definition: Happening or existing before the usual or expected time, often used to describe something that occurs too early.

Example: The baby was born premature and needed special care.

Definition: The state or quality of happening too soon or before the proper time.

Example: The prematureness of the baby's birth required special medical attention.

Definition: The state of being born before the normal time, especially referring to babies who are born too early.

Example: The doctors monitored the baby closely due to his prematurity.

Definition: Relating to the education or training that prepares someone to study medicine.

Example: She is taking premedical courses to get ready for medical school.

Definition: To think about or plan something carefully before doing it.

Example: He decided to premeditate his actions before making a final decision.

Definition: To plan or think about something carefully before doing it, especially a crime.

Example: He premeditated the robbery for weeks before carrying it out.