Exam: Cambridge English: C1 Advanced (CAE)

Definition: Having a tubular shape or structure, similar to a pipe or hollow tube.

Example: The plant's leaves were fistulous, resembling hollow tubes.

Definition: A substance, usually in liquid form, that is used to prevent the evaporation of perfumes or to preserve artwork and biological samples.

Example: The artist used a fixative to protect her charcoal drawing from smudging.

Definition: The state of being unable to change or move; a condition where something is set firmly in place.

Example: The fixedness of her beliefs made it difficult for her to accept new ideas.

Definition: The state of being stable or unchanging; something that does not move or change.

Example: The fixity of the ancient monument has been preserved for centuries.

Definition: Not firm or strong; lacking in energy or strength.

Example: The flaccid plant drooped sadly in the heat.

Definition: The state of being soft and not firm, often referring to a lack of stiffness or strength in a physical object or tissue.

Example: The flaccidity of the plant leaves indicated that they needed more water.

Definition: Relating to a whip-like structure used for movement in certain cells or organisms.

Example: The flagellar movement of the sperm allows it to swim towards the egg.

Definition: Describing something that has a whiplike shape or is related to organisms that have flagella, which are long, thin structures used for movement.

Example: The flagellate cells moved swiftly through the water, propelled by their long tails.

Definition: A type of organism that has a long, whip-like structure called a flagellum, which it uses for movement. These organisms can be found in various environments and include certain protozoa and algae.

Example: The flagellate swims through the water using its flagellum to propel itself forward.

Definition: To punish someone or something by hitting them repeatedly, often with a whip or similar object.

Example: The teacher decided to flagellate the old rules that were no longer effective in the classroom.

Definition: Describing an organism that has one or more whip-like structures used for movement.

Example: The flagellated protozoa swim swiftly through the water using their flagella.

Definition: The act of hitting someone with a whip or stick as a form of punishment or discipline.

Example: In some historical contexts, flagellation was used as a method of punishment for various offenses.