Exam: Cambridge English: C1 Advanced (CAE)

Definition: Relating to the ancient Greek poet Homer, his time, or his works, often used to describe something grand or epic in scale.

Example: The film was a homeric tale of adventure and heroism.

Definition: Relating to or capable of causing the killing of another person.

Example: The detective was concerned about the suspect's homicidal tendencies.

Definition: Related to the art of preaching or delivering sermons.

Example: The pastor's homiletic style engaged the congregation and made the message more impactful.

Definition: The practice or art of delivering sermons or religious speeches.

Example: The pastor studied homiletics to improve his preaching skills.

Definition: Relating to the biological family that includes humans and their closest relatives, such as great apes.

Example: The hominid species have evolved over millions of years.

Definition: A type of primate that includes modern humans and their ancestors, as well as related species like gorillas and chimpanzees.

Example: Scientists study hominids to understand human evolution.

Definition: Relating to or characteristic of humans or their ancestors.

Example: The hominine traits are evident in the fossil record of early humans.

Definition: The process of evolution that leads to the development of human traits that set humans apart from other primates.

Example: Hominization is a key concept in understanding how humans evolved from their primate ancestors.

Definition: Relating to a group of primates that includes humans and apes, or having characteristics similar to humans.

Example: The hominoid species are known for their advanced cognitive abilities.

Definition: A type of primate that includes humans, apes, and gibbons, as well as their ancestors and related species.

Example: Scientists study hominoids to understand the evolution of human beings.

Definition: An adjective describing an organism that produces gametes containing only one type of sex chromosome, such as XX in females or YY in males.

Example: In many species, females are homogametic, producing eggs with the same type of sex chromosome.

Definition: Referring to a plant that has only one type of flower on it or where the male and female parts of the flower develop at the same time.

Example: The homogamous plant produced only one kind of flower throughout the season.