Exam: Cambridge English: C1 Advanced (CAE)

Definition: Related to the process of producing and releasing substances, especially in biological contexts.

Example: The secretory cells in the pancreas produce insulin.

Definition: A strong and often harmful loyalty to a specific group or belief, which can lead to conflict with other groups or beliefs.

Example: Sectarianism can create divisions within communities, making it difficult for people to work together.

Definition: Describing a type of mineral that can be easily cut or sliced with a knife without breaking into smaller pieces.

Example: The sectile mineral was perfect for sculpting because it could be shaped easily with a knife.

Definition: The state of being separate from religion or spiritual matters; a focus on worldly rather than religious concerns.

Example: In a secular society, laws and policies are made without reference to religious beliefs.

Definition: The process of separating religion from other aspects of society, such as government or education.

Example: The secularization of schools has led to a more inclusive environment for students of all beliefs.

Definition: To make something less influenced by religion or to remove religious control from it.

Example: The government decided to secularize the school system to ensure that education was free from religious influence.

Definition: Calm and quiet in manner or character, often showing a serious or composed attitude.

Example: The sedate atmosphere of the library made it a perfect place to study.

Definition: To calm someone down or make them less active by giving them a drug that makes them sleepy or relaxed.

Example: The doctor decided to sedate the patient before the surgery to ensure they would remain calm.

Definition: The quality of being calm and peaceful, without excitement or disturbance.

Example: Her sedateness during the stressful situation impressed everyone around her.

Definition: More calm and quiet than something else; less active or excited.

Example: The atmosphere in the library is much sedater than in the bustling café.

Definition: Able to be separated from a liquid and settled at the bottom, often through a process like centrifugation.

Example: The particles in the mixture are sedimentable, allowing them to be easily removed by spinning in a centrifuge.