Exam: Cambridge English: C1 Advanced (CAE)

Definition: The way a person learns and adopts the behaviors, values, and practices of their culture.

Example: Enculturation begins at a young age as children learn from their families and communities.

Definition: To place a heavy burden on someone or something, making it difficult for them to move or act freely.

Example: The new regulations will encumber small businesses with additional paperwork.

Definition: Having a burden or load that makes movement or progress difficult.

Example: The hiker felt encumbered by the heavy backpack as he climbed the mountain.

Definition: To be burdened or weighed down by something, making it difficult to move or act freely.

Example: She felt encumbered by her heavy backpack during the hike.

Definition: A burden or something that makes it difficult to do something or to move forward. It can also refer to a legal claim on property, like a mortgage.

Example: The old car was an encumbrance that took up space in the garage.

Definition: A person or entity that has a claim or burden on a property, often affecting its value or use.

Example: The encumbrancer had a legal right to the property due to the mortgage.

Definition: Relating to a letter or document that is sent to many people or places, often used in a religious context to address a wide audience.

Example: The pope issued an encyclic letter to address important issues facing the church.

Definition: A letter sent by a pope to the bishops of the Church, often addressing important issues or teachings.

Example: The pope issued an encyclic to address climate change and its impact on the world.

Definition: Relating to a letter or document that is intended for wide distribution, often addressing a group or community.

Example: The pope issued an encyclical to discuss important moral issues affecting society.

Definition: A formal letter written by the Pope to address important issues or teachings to bishops and the Church.

Example: The Pope issued an encyclical to discuss the importance of environmental protection.

Definition: A book or set of books that provides detailed information on many subjects, usually arranged in alphabetical order.

Example: I looked up the history of ancient Egypt in the encyclopaedia.

Definition: Relating to or having the comprehensive knowledge of an encyclopedia; covering a wide range of subjects.

Example: Her encyclopaedic knowledge of history impressed everyone at the quiz competition.

Definition: Relating to or covering many subjects in a comprehensive way, similar to an encyclopedia.

Example: Her encyclopedic knowledge of history impressed everyone at the trivia competition.