Exam: Cambridge English: C1 Advanced (CAE)

Definition: The process of teaching or instructing someone, especially in religious beliefs, through questions and answers.

Example: The catechization of the children helped them understand their faith better.

Definition: To ask someone questions in order to teach them about religious beliefs or to examine their knowledge closely.

Example: The teacher decided to catechize the students about their understanding of the lesson.

Definition: A type of organic compound that is important in biology, consisting of a benzene ring with two hydroxyl (OH) groups attached to it.

Example: Catechol is often used in chemical reactions and as a building block in organic synthesis.

Definition: A type of chemical that acts as a hormone or neurotransmitter in the body, including substances like epinephrine and dopamine, which are important for various physiological functions.

Example: Catecholamines are released during stress and help prepare the body for a 'fight or flight' response.

Definition: Absolute and without any doubt; clear and direct without any conditions or exceptions.

Example: She made a categoric statement that there would be no changes to the plan.

Definition: Relating to or based on categories; absolute and without exceptions.

Example: The manager made a categorical statement about the company's future plans.

Definition: To arrange or classify things into different groups based on shared characteristics or qualities.

Example: We need to categorise the books by genre to make them easier to find.

Definition: The act of sorting or organizing items into different groups based on shared characteristics or qualities.

Example: The categorization of books in the library helps readers find what they are looking for more easily.

Definition: A curve formed by a flexible cable or chain that is hanging freely between two points, shaped like a U or an inverted U.

Example: The bridge was designed with a catenary arch to distribute weight evenly.

Definition: To connect things together in a series or chain, linking them one after another.

Example: The artist decided to catenate the colorful beads to create a beautiful necklace.