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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 agrarian landscape stretched for miles , with fields of crops as far as the eye could see .
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apiarist
[noun]

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

Ex: A new apiarist joined a weekend workshop to learn proper hive setup and care .
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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: Scientists study apiculture techniques to combat threats like colony collapse disorder .
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arable
[Adjective]

having the capacity to be used to grow crops

Ex: Arable farming requires land that is suitable for growing crops .
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to browse
[Verb]

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

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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

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fallow
[Adjective]

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

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alimentary
[Adjective]

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

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bouillon
[noun]

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

Ex: Homemade bouillon simmered with thyme and carrots added depth to the risotto .
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calorific
[Adjective]

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

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to coddle
[Verb]

to cook something gently in water just below boiling point

Ex: They have coddled the custard mixture over low heat to prevent curdling .
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comestible
[Adjective]

fit for human or animal consumption

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