Exam: Cambridge English: C1 Advanced (CAE)

Definition: A chemical compound derived from the Madagascar periwinkle plant, used in medicine to treat certain types of cancer.

Example: Vinblastine is often prescribed to patients undergoing treatment for Hodgkin's lymphoma.

Definition: Able to be defeated or overcome; not invincible.

Example: The vincible team fought hard but ultimately lost the match.

Definition: A bond or connection that ties things together, often used in anatomy to refer to ligaments or in mathematics to indicate that certain terms should be treated as one.

Example: In mathematics, a vinculum is used to show that the terms beneath it are grouped together.

Definition: Able to be justified or defended; something that can be proven right or valid.

Example: The lawyer argued that the client's actions were vindicable under the law.

Definition: To clear someone from blame or suspicion by providing proof or arguments; to justify or support a claim or action.

Example: The evidence presented in court helped to vindicate the accused man.

Definition: Cleared of blame or suspicion; proven right or justified after being accused or doubted.

Example: After the investigation, she felt vindicated when the evidence proved her innocence.

Definition: To clear someone of blame or suspicion; to show that someone is right or justified in their actions or beliefs.

Example: After the investigation, she felt vindicated when the evidence proved her innocence.

Definition: The act of proving that someone or something is right or justified, especially after being doubted or criticized.

Example: The lawyer's arguments provided a strong vindication for her client's actions.

Definition: Relating to the act of justifying or providing justification for something, often in a way that seeks to clear someone of blame or to punish.

Example: The vindicatory nature of the law aims to protect the innocent and punish the guilty.

Definition: Having a strong desire to get back at someone or to cause them pain, often because of a perceived wrong.

Example: Her vindictive behavior made it difficult for her to maintain friendships.

Definition: A strong desire to get back at someone or to seek revenge, often in a harmful way.

Example: Her vindictiveness made it difficult for her to maintain friendships.