Exam: Cambridge English: C1 Advanced (CAE)

Definition: The state of being empty or lacking meaning; a lack of substance or significance in something.

Example: The vacuity of his argument left the audience confused and unsatisfied.

Definition: Relating to or having vacuoles, which are small cavities within a cell that store substances.

Example: The vacuolar structure in plant cells helps maintain turgor pressure.

Definition: Having one or more empty spaces or cavities within a structure, often seen in cells or tissues.

Example: The plant cells were vacuolated, showing clear spaces under the microscope.

Definition: The process of forming small spaces or cavities within a cell or tissue, often filled with fluid or other substances.

Example: Vacuolation is an important process in plant cells, helping to store nutrients and waste products.

Definition: A small space within a cell that holds liquid, food, or waste materials.

Example: The plant cell's vacuole helps store nutrients and maintain pressure.

Definition: Lacking meaning, substance, or intelligence; empty or devoid of thought.

Example: His vacuous remarks during the meeting showed he hadn't prepared at all.

Definition: In a way that shows a lack of thought or intelligence; empty or superficial.

Example: She smiled vacuously, not really understanding what was being discussed.

Definition: The state of being empty or lacking in thought or meaning.

Example: The vacuousness of his argument made it hard to take him seriously.

Definition: Relating to the state of increased activity of the vagus nerve, which can affect bodily functions such as heart rate and digestion.

Example: The vagotonic effects of the medication helped to calm the patient's heart rate.

Definition: The quality of being unclear or not specific, making it difficult to understand or interpret something.

Example: The vagueness of his explanation left everyone confused about the plan.