Exam: Cambridge English: C2 Proficiency (CPE)

Definition: Easily damaged or changed when exposed to heat, especially in relation to biochemical substances.

Example: Many enzymes are thermolabile and lose their activity when heated.

Definition: The state or quality of being sensitive to heat, where a substance can change or break down when exposed to high temperatures.

Example: The thermolability of the enzyme means it must be stored at low temperatures to remain active.

Definition: Relating to or involving the fusion of atomic nuclei at very high temperatures, often used in the context of atomic weapons or reactions.

Example: The scientists conducted experiments on thermonuclear reactions to understand energy production in stars.

Definition: A property of certain materials that allows them to retain magnetization after being exposed to a magnetic field and then heated.

Example: The thermoremanence of the rock indicates its past exposure to a magnetic field.

Definition: Relating to a thesaurus, which is a book or resource that lists words grouped together according to similarity of meaning.

Example: The thesaural references in the book helped me find synonyms for my essay.

Definition: Relating to magic or the practice of invoking supernatural powers.

Example: The theurgical rituals were believed to connect practitioners with divine forces.

Definition: Describing someone or something that steals or is related to stealing.

Example: The thieving raccoon stole food from the picnic table.

Definition: The act of stealing something, especially in a sneaky or dishonest way.

Example: The thieving of valuable items from the museum was caught on camera.

Definition: To take someone else's property without permission, often in a sneaky or dishonest way.

Example: He was caught thieving from the store.

Definition: A type of movement or response in which an organism moves towards or away from a solid object or surface due to physical contact.

Example: The plant exhibits thigmotaxis by curling its tendrils around the support structure.

Definition: Describing someone who is boastful or braggart-like, often in a way that is exaggerated or showy.

Example: His thrasonical claims about his achievements made everyone doubt his honesty.

Definition: Relating to a song or poem of mourning or lamentation.

Example: The threnodic verses captured the deep sorrow of the community after the loss.