Cambridge English: CPE (C2 Proficiency) - Agriculture & Food

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Cambridge English: CPE (C2 Proficiency)
agrarian [adjective]

related to agriculture, farmers, or rural life

Ex: The government implemented agrarian policies to support and develop the agricultural sector .
apiarist [noun]

someone who tends beehives, cares for bee colonies, and harvests honey and other hive products

Ex: Every spring , the local apiarist brings fresh wildflower honey to the farmers ' market .
apiary [noun]

a location, such as a stand, shed, or field, where beekeepers maintain multiple beehives to harvest honey and other hive products

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the maintenance of beehives and the health of bee colonies to harvest honey, beeswax, and other hive products, as well as to provide pollination services

Ex: He published a guide on sustainable apiculture practices for small-scale producers .
arable [adjective]

having the capacity to be used to grow crops

Ex: She checked the soil quality to ensure it was arable .

to eat vegetation such as young shoots or foliage in a meadow, pasture, or woodland

Ex: Sheep browse grass and clover in the rolling pasture .
bucolic [adjective]

of or pertaining to the life or work of herdsmen and shepherds

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chaff [noun]

seed coverings and other plant debris separated from grain

Ex: Clean grain commands a higher price once all chaff has been removed .
fallow [adjective]

(of farmland) not used for growing crops for a period of time, especially for the quality of the soil to improve

Ex: Heavy rains made the site too waterlogged for crops , so it remained fallow until spring .
alimentary [adjective]

relating to the provision or processing of nutrients necessary for growth and health

Ex: Doctors prescribe alimentary supplements to patients recovering from major surgery .
bouillon [noun]

a broth made by simmering meat, fish, or vegetables with seasonings to yield a translucent liquid

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calorific [adjective]

(of food) dense in calories and may be fattening if eaten in excess

Ex: She scanned the menu for lighter options , wary of anything too calorific .

to cook something gently in water just below boiling point

Ex: When making custard , it 's important to coddle the mixture over low heat to avoid curdling .
comestible [adjective]

fit for human or animal consumption

Ex: Chefs experiment with comestible flowers to add color and flavor .
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