Exam: Cambridge English: C1 Advanced (CAE)

Definition: Having a certain type or number of vowel sounds or letters.

Example: The word 'aeroplane' is vowelled with four vowels.

Definition: The quality or state of being related to or characteristic of volcanoes.

Example: The vulcanicity of the region is evident from the numerous volcanic formations.

Definition: A process of treating rubber or similar materials with heat and sulfur to improve their strength and elasticity.

Example: The vulcanisation of rubber is essential for making durable tires.

Definition: The geological process related to the movement of molten rock from the interior of the Earth to the surface, often resulting in volcanic activity.

Example: The study of vulcanism helps scientists understand how volcanoes form and erupt.

Definition: A method used to make rubber stronger and more durable by heating it with sulfur and other chemicals.

Example: The vulcanization of rubber is essential for making tires that can withstand high temperatures and pressures.

Definition: To make rubber stronger and more durable by mixing it with sulfur and heating it under pressure.

Example: The factory uses a special process to vulcanize the rubber for better performance.

Definition: A person who studies volcanoes and their activity.

Example: The vulcanologist explained the dangers of the recent volcanic eruption.

Definition: The scientific study of volcanoes, lava, magma, and related geological phenomena.

Example: She decided to pursue a career in vulcanology to study the effects of volcanic eruptions on the environment.

Definition: To make something less formal or more common, often by simplifying it or making it more accessible to the general public.

Example: The author decided to vulgarise the complex theories so that more readers could understand them.

Definition: A crude or offensive word or phrase that is considered indecent or inappropriate.

Example: He used a vulgarism that shocked everyone in the room.