Exam: Cambridge English: C1 Advanced (CAE)

Definition: Having poor vision or being unable to see clearly; also refers to someone who is slow to understand or perceive things.

Example: Despite the evidence presented, his purblind attitude prevented him from grasping the truth.

Definition: The process of removing or cleansing something, often to make it pure or free from unwanted elements.

Example: The purgation of the old files helped to free up space on the computer.

Definition: Relating to a place or state where souls are purified before going to heaven, often associated with suffering or cleansing of sins.

Example: The story described a purgatorial experience that tested the character of the protagonist.

Definition: Relating to the act of making something pure or clean, often in a spiritual or moral sense.

Example: The purificatory rituals were essential for the community's spiritual cleansing.

Definition: A type of organic compound that has a double-ring structure and is important in biology, as it forms part of DNA and RNA, and includes bases like adenine and guanine.

Example: Purine is essential for the synthesis of nucleotides in living organisms.

Definition: The practice of insisting on traditional correctness or purity, especially in language or art.

Example: The author's purism in language made his writing both precise and challenging to read.

Definition: Relating to a strict or simple approach, often emphasizing purity and avoiding unnecessary elements or influences.

Example: The artist's puristic style focuses on the essential elements of form and color.

Definition: Relating to strict moral or religious principles, often with a focus on avoiding pleasure or indulgence.

Example: Her puritanical views on social behavior made her unpopular at parties.

Definition: A religious movement that emphasizes strict moral and ethical conduct, often associated with the Puritans, who sought to purify the Church of England from practices they considered corrupt.

Example: Puritanism influenced many aspects of American culture, including work ethic and social norms.

Definition: To steal something, especially in a sneaky or secretive way.

Example: He tried to purloin a valuable painting from the museum.

Definition: To take something that belongs to someone else, usually in a sneaky or dishonest way.

Example: He decided to purloin a few coins from the charity box.