Exam: Cambridge English: C1 Advanced (CAE)

Definition: The movement of an organism in response to changes in temperature, often to maintain a suitable body temperature.

Example: Some animals exhibit thermotaxis by moving towards warmer areas when they are cold.

Definition: Describing a substance that changes its properties or behavior in response to temperature changes.

Example: The thermotropic material changes its shape when heated.

Definition: The ability of plants or other living things to grow or move in response to heat, either towards it or away from it.

Example: The sunflower exhibits thermotropism by bending towards the sun's warmth.

Definition: Relating to a thesaurus, which is a book or resource that lists words grouped together according to similarity of meaning.

Example: The thesaural references in the book helped me find synonyms for my essay.

Definition: A written work that presents an original idea or argument, usually required for a higher academic degree after research.

Example: She spent years writing her thesis on climate change and its effects on biodiversity.

Definition: Related to drama or the theater, often used to describe skills or qualities associated with acting.

Example: Her thespian talents were evident in her captivating performance on stage.

Definition: A person who acts in plays, movies, or television shows.

Example: The thespian delivered a powerful performance that captivated the audience.

Definition: A type of organic chemical compound that has a ring made of one sulfur atom, one nitrogen atom, and four carbon atoms, often used in the production of dyes and some medications.

Example: Thiazine compounds are commonly used in the textile industry for dyeing fabrics.

Definition: A colorless liquid compound that contains carbon, nitrogen, and sulfur, often used in dyes and other chemical applications.

Example: Thiazol is used in the production of various dyes and pigments.

Definition: A type of chemical compound that has a five-membered ring made up of nitrogen, sulfur, and carbon atoms, often used in the production of dyes and fungicides.

Example: Thiazole is commonly used in the synthesis of various pharmaceuticals and agricultural chemicals.

Definition: Describing someone or something that steals or is related to stealing.

Example: The thieving raccoon stole food from the picnic table.

Definition: The act of stealing something, especially in a sneaky or dishonest way.

Example: The thieving of valuable items from the museum was caught on camera.

Definition: To take someone else's property without permission, often in a sneaky or dishonest way.

Example: He was caught thieving from the store.