Exam: Cambridge English: C1 Advanced (CAE)

Definition: A style of writing that is overly elegant and affected, often using elaborate figures of speech and literary devices.

Example: The author's use of euphuism made the dialogue sound overly ornate and pretentious.

Definition: Referring to a cell or organism that has a chromosome number that is a whole number multiple of the basic set of chromosomes for that species.

Example: The plant is euploid, meaning it has the correct number of chromosomes for its species.

Definition: An organism that has a complete set of chromosomes, which is a multiple of the basic number for that species.

Example: The plant was classified as a euploid because it had the correct number of chromosomes for its species.

Definition: The state of having a complete set of chromosomes that is a whole number multiple of the basic set for a species.

Example: In plants, euploidy can lead to increased size and vigor compared to their diploid counterparts.

Definition: Able to breathe normally and pass air in and out of the lungs without difficulty.

Example: The doctor confirmed that the patient was eupneic after the treatment.

Definition: A term that refers to normal and easy breathing, typically occurring at rest.

Example: After a long run, I finally returned to eupnoea and felt relaxed again.

Definition: A soft, silvery-white element that is part of the rare-earth metals, used in various applications like lasers and neutron absorption.

Example: Europium is often used in the production of red phosphors for television screens.

Definition: Able to live or function in a variety of temperatures, often referring to organisms that can thrive in both hot and cold environments.

Example: Some fish are eurythermal, meaning they can survive in both warm and cold waters.

Definition: Able to live or grow in a variety of different environments or conditions.

Example: The eurytopic species can thrive in both freshwater and saltwater habitats.

Definition: Describing a social structure where individuals live together in a cooperative group, often with one female and multiple males reproducing, while others care for the young or support the group.

Example: Ants and bees are examples of eusocial animals that work together to raise their young and maintain their colonies.

Definition: A social structure in which certain individuals in a species, often insects like ants and bees, live in large groups and cooperate in caring for the young, with some individuals specializing in reproduction while others do not reproduce.

Example: Ants are a prime example of eusociality, where the colony works together to raise the young and protect the queen.