Exam: Cambridge English: C1 Advanced (CAE)

Definition: A collection or catalog of books, often referring to a library or a list of books available for reading.

Example: The bibliotheca contained thousands of ancient texts and manuscripts.

Definition: Relating to or characteristic of a library.

Example: The bibliothecal resources were essential for the research project.

Definition: This word describes someone who enjoys drinking alcohol or is often drunk. It can also refer to something that absorbs liquids well.

Example: The bibulous party lasted all night, with everyone enjoying drinks and laughter.

Definition: The system of having two separate chambers in a legislative body, each with its own powers and responsibilities, to ensure checks and balances in government.

Example: The United States Congress operates under a system of bicameralism, consisting of the House of Representatives and the Senate.

Definition: A type of chemical compound that contains two chromium atoms and is often used in various industrial processes.

Example: The laboratory used sodium bichromate for the experiment.

Definition: Describes something that has been treated or combined with a chemical compound known as bichromate.

Example: The artist used bichromated paper for his watercolor paintings to enhance the colors.

Definition: Having a surface that curves inward on both sides.

Example: The biconcave lens is used in various optical devices to focus light.

Definition: The state of having two curved surfaces that are both concave, resembling the shape of a biconcave lens or certain types of cells.

Example: The biconcavity of the lens allows it to focus light more effectively.

Definition: Describing a situation where two conditions must both be true or both be false for a statement to hold true.

Example: In logic, a biconditional statement is true if both parts are either true or false.

Definition: A type of logical statement that is true when both parts are either true or false at the same time.

Example: In mathematics, a biconditional statement is often used to define equivalence between two conditions.

Definition: Having a curved shape that bulges outward on both sides.

Example: The lens in my glasses is biconvex, helping to correct my vision.