Exam: Cambridge English: C1 Advanced (CAE)

Definition: A type of sensory nerve ending that responds to changes in pressure, particularly found in the walls of blood vessels like large arteries.

Example: The baroreceptor helps regulate blood pressure by detecting changes in the pressure of the blood vessels.

Definition: A type of lawyer in the UK who represents clients in higher courts and can argue cases in front of a judge.

Example: The barrister presented a strong case in court.

Definition: A type of subatomic particle that is made up of three quarks and is affected by the strong force, typically having a greater mass than other particles like mesons.

Example: Protons and neutrons are examples of baryons found in the nucleus of an atom.

Definition: Relating to or made up of baryons, which are subatomic particles such as protons and neutrons that make up the mass of atoms.

Example: The study of baryonic matter is essential for understanding the universe's structure.

Definition: Relating to or situated at the base of something, often used in botany to describe parts of a plant that are near the bottom.

Example: The basal leaves of the plant are larger than the upper leaves.

Definition: Not supported by any facts or evidence; lacking a solid foundation.

Example: The accusations against him were completely baseless and without merit.

Definition: The state or quality of being basic, often referring to the ability of a substance to accept hydrogen ions or donate electron pairs.

Example: The basicity of the solution increased when more sodium hydroxide was added.

Definition: Relating to a group of fungi known as basidiomycetes, which includes mushrooms and toadstools.

Example: The basidiomycetous fungi play a crucial role in decomposing organic matter.

Definition: To change a substance into a base or to make it more alkaline.

Example: The chemist decided to basify the solution to neutralize the acid.

Definition: Relating to or located at the base of something, especially in anatomy, like the base of the skull.

Example: The basilar artery is crucial for supplying blood to the brain.