Exam: Cambridge English: C1 Advanced (CAE)

Definition: The action of swallowing food or drink.

Example: Deglutition is an important part of the digestive process.

Definition: The quality or ability of a material to break down naturally and return to the environment.

Example: The degradability of plastic products is an important factor in environmental conservation.

Definition: A process or state in which something is reduced in quality, value, or condition.

Example: The degradation of the environment is a serious issue that needs to be addressed.

Definition: Relating to or causing a decline in quality, value, or condition.

Example: The degradative effects of pollution can harm the environment.

Definition: To fall to a lower level or quality; to deteriorate or break down.

Example: As the materials aged, they began to degrade and lose their strength.

Definition: To lower the quality, value, or dignity of something or someone, often causing harm or disgrace.

Example: The scandal served to degrade the reputation of the organization.

Definition: The process in which cells release granules, often as part of an immune response or other cellular activity.

Example: Degranulation is an important step in the immune response to infections.

Definition: This word describes something that decreases gradually or goes down in steps, often referring to rates or amounts that reduce over time.

Example: The company implemented a degressive pricing strategy to encourage more sales as the quantity purchased increased.

Definition: The process where a plant part or structure opens up on its own to release its contents, or the splitting open of a wound or organ in medicine.

Example: The dehiscence of the seed pod allowed the seeds to scatter in the wind.

Definition: The process of treating someone as if they are not human, often by denying them dignity or rights.

Example: The dehumanization of individuals in war can lead to terrible consequences.

Definition: To take away someone's human qualities, making them seem less like a person and more like an object or a machine.

Example: The harsh treatment in the camp served to dehumanize the prisoners, stripping them of their dignity.