Exam: Cambridge English: C1 Advanced (CAE)

Definition: A line of poetry that has seven units of rhythm or beats.

Example: The poem was written in heptameter, giving it a unique flow and rhythm.

Definition: A colorless and flammable liquid made of hydrocarbons, commonly found in petroleum, used for various purposes including as a solvent and in measuring octane ratings.

Example: Heptane is often used in laboratories as a solvent for chemical reactions.

Definition: A type of sugar that has seven carbon atoms in its structure.

Example: Heptose is important in certain biological processes and can be found in some bacteria.

Definition: A person who announces important news or messages, often in a formal way.

Example: The herald announced the arrival of the king to the crowd.

Definition: To announce or signal the arrival of something, often with excitement or importance.

Example: The news of the new policy was heralded by the mayor in a press conference.

Definition: The study and practice of designing and using symbols, especially those related to coats of arms and family lineage.

Example: He studied heraldry to understand the significance of the family crest.

Definition: Describing plants that are green and leafy, typically without woody stems, and often living for just one growing season.

Example: The garden was filled with herbaceous plants that added vibrant colors and textures.

Definition: Relating to substances that can kill or harm plants, particularly weeds.

Example: Farmers often use herbicidal sprays to control unwanted vegetation in their fields.

Definition: At a later time or in the future; after this moment.

Example: Many people believe that they will be rewarded for their good deeds hereafter.

Definition: A state of existence that comes after death, often referred to as the afterlife.

Example: Many religions have different beliefs about what happens in the hereafter.

Definition: A type of property or asset that can be passed down from one generation to another through inheritance.

Example: The family estate was considered a valuable hereditament, cherished by all descendants.

Definition: In a way that is passed down from parents to their children, often referring to traits or conditions that are inherited.

Example: Certain diseases can be passed hereditarily from one generation to the next.