Exam: Cambridge English: C1 Advanced (CAE)

Definition: A strong and lightweight metal made from a mixture of aluminum and other metals like copper and magnesium, often used in aircraft and other structures.

Example: The airplane's wings were made of duralumin to ensure they were both strong and light.

Definition: Relating to an action that continues for a certain duration without interruption.

Example: In linguistics, a durative verb indicates an action that lasts over time, such as 'run' in the phrase 'I am running.'

Definition: A term used in linguistics to describe a verb or aspect that indicates an action or state that continues over a period of time.

Example: In the sentence, 'She was running', the verb 'running' is a durative form because it shows an ongoing action.

Definition: The use of threats or force to make someone do something against their will.

Example: He signed the contract under duress, fearing for his safety.

Definition: Showing a sense of duty or obedience; willing to do what is expected or required.

Example: The duteous student always completed her assignments on time.

Definition: The quality of being responsible and doing what is expected or required.

Example: Her dutifulness in completing her tasks earned her the respect of her colleagues.

Definition: Consisting of two parts or elements.

Example: The dyad in the study consisted of two individuals working together.

Definition: A group of two related elements or individuals, often considered as a pair in various fields such as biology, chemistry, and mathematics.

Example: The mother-daughter dyad illustrates the close relationship between the two individuals.

Definition: Relating to a pair or a group of two things or people.

Example: The study focused on dyadic relationships between parents and children.

Definition: A term used in mathematics to refer to a sum or expression made up of pairs of elements, often called dyads.

Example: In linear algebra, a dyadic can represent a tensor product of two vectors.

Definition: A system of government where two leaders or authorities share power.

Example: In a dyarchy, decisions are made collaboratively by both rulers.

Definition: Relating to forces that produce motion or change; characterized by constant change, activity, or progress.

Example: The dynamical systems in physics help us understand how objects move and interact.

Definition: A person who explains physical events or changes in terms of forces and motion.

Example: The dynamist provided a new perspective on how the forces of nature interact.