Exam: Cambridge English: C1 Advanced (CAE)

Definition: To treat a substance with an epoxide, which is a type of chemical compound that contains a three-membered ring of atoms.

Example: The chemist decided to epoxidize the compound to improve its reactivity.

Definition: The state of being calm and even-tempered, without sudden changes in mood or temperature.

Example: Her equability in stressful situations made her a great leader.

Definition: Not easily upset or disturbed; calm and steady in nature or behavior.

Example: Despite the chaos around her, she remained equable and composed.

Definition: The belief in or principle of equality, where all people have the same rights and opportunities.

Example: The movement promotes equalitarianism to ensure that everyone has access to the same resources and opportunities.

Definition: The ability to stay calm and balanced, especially in difficult situations.

Example: She handled the crisis with remarkable equanimity, remaining calm and composed throughout.

Definition: Relating to or involving equations, often used in mathematics or logic.

Example: The equational approach to solving the problem helped clarify the relationships between the variables.

Definition: Relating to a form of comparison that indicates equality or identity between two things.

Example: In the sentence 'The winner is Jill', the structure is equative because it identifies one term with another.

Definition: A grammatical term that refers to a construction or form that expresses equality or similarity between two things, often using the word 'as'.

Example: In the sentence 'She is as tall as her brother', 'as tall as' is an example of the equative.

Definition: A force that is equal in size but opposite in direction to another force, helping to keep an object in balance or at rest.

Example: The equilibrant force allowed the structure to remain stable despite the strong winds.

Definition: To be in a state of balance or stability.

Example: The two sides of the scale equilibrate when they have the same weight.

Definition: To make something stable or balanced by adjusting its parts or forces.

Example: The engineer worked to equilibrate the forces acting on the structure.

Definition: Having achieved a state of balance or stability, often used in contexts like science or psychology.

Example: The system is equilibrated, ensuring that all forces are balanced.

Definition: To make something balanced or stable, especially in terms of forces or elements.

Example: The scientist equilibrated the solution to ensure accurate results in the experiment.