Exam: Cambridge English: C1 Advanced (CAE)

Definition: The process of removing or reducing material from a surface, often through melting, erosion, or surgical methods. This can happen in various contexts, such as in aerospace when a spacecraft reenters the atmosphere, or in medicine when tissue is surgically removed.

Example: The ablation of the heat shield was crucial for the spacecraft's safe reentry into the atmosphere.

Definition: This word describes something that is related to a grammatical case used in some languages, which shows separation or direction away from something. It can also refer to something that is capable of being removed or worn away.

Example: In Latin, the ablative case is used to express separation and source.

Definition: A grammatical term referring to a case used in some languages to indicate separation, movement away from something, or the means by which something is done.

Example: In Latin, the ablative case is used to express the means by which an action is performed.

Definition: In a way that relates to or uses the ablative case, which is a grammatical case used to indicate movement away from something or the means by which something is done.

Example: The artist expressed his ideas ablatively, using the medium to convey deeper meanings.

Definition: A change in vowel sounds that occurs in certain languages, especially Indo-European, which often indicates a change in grammatical function or meaning. For example, the different vowel forms in the words 'sing', 'sang', and 'sung' show this type of change.

Example: The concept of ablaut is essential for understanding the verb conjugations in many Indo-European languages.

Definition: A washing or cleaning of the body, often done for religious purposes or as part of a ritual.

Example: The priest performed an ablution before the ceremony.

Definition: To give up something for oneself, such as rights or pleasures, often for a higher purpose or belief.

Example: The minister abnegated the luxuries of life.

Definition: A situation or condition that is different from what is usual or expected.

Example: The doctor noted an abnormality in the patient's test results.

Definition: Able to be ended or canceled.

Example: The law is considered abolishable under the new regulations.

Definition: The act of officially ending or getting rid of something, especially a law, system, or practice.

Example: The abolishment of the outdated law was celebrated by the community.

Definition: Relating to the act of ending a system, practice, or institution, especially in reference to the ending of slavery.

Example: The abolitionary movement sought to end slavery in the 19th century.